Welcome to the page 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. If you visit our website at www.licares.org, 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.
