Welcome to the website of Long Island Cares, Inc.
- The Harry
Chapin Food Bank. We are Long Island’s First Food
Bank and one of the region's most comprehensive hunger action
organizations.
Founded in 1980 by the late singer, songwriter
and social activist,
Harry Chapin, our organization provides nutritional food and support
services for a network of more than 540 community-based
member agencies including food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency
shelters, child care programs, disability organizations, veterans services
and more. While the annual distribution of nearly 6 million pounds of
nutritional food warehoused in our 27,000 square foot Distribution Center is
at the heart of Long Island Cares’ operations, we function as more than just
a
food bank.
Long Island Cares provides a broad array of
programs and services including
hunger education, job training, supplemental food programs for children, school supplies, job
development, legislative advocacy, and a triage
food pantry.
As you navigate your way through our website you will have numerous
opportunities to learn more about our organization and its mission. You will meet our legendary
founder, our dedicated
board of directors, and our talented
staff. You will learn a great deal about
hunger on Long Island
and have an opportunity to help us in our
fight
against hunger. You can review our
annual report, download a copy of our
agency brochure, find out where Long Island Cares is conducting a
food drive, and make a secure
online donation to support of
our efforts.
Long Island Cares, Inc. - The Harry Chapin Food
Bank is an important part of the Long Island community. We are here to serve
individuals and families in need, and most of our success is due to the
support we receive from people like you. Please take your time as you
navigate through our website. There is so much to see and learn about hunger
on Long Island. If you do not find what you were looking for, or if you need
additional information, please
contact us.
