Long Island Cares is one of the region's most comprehensive hunger assistance organizations, serving thousands of individuals and families in need.
Founded as the first food bank on Long Island in 1980 by the late singer, Grammy Award-winning songwriter and social activist Harry Chapin, Long Island Cares now provides food and support services for more than 580 food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, child care programs, disability organizations, veterans' services programs and more.
Donated food is down by 42%, yet the need for emergency food has increased dramatically. It's all hands on deck in the response to the impact COVID-19 is having on all of Long Island.
In addition to a "door-to-door" neighborhood food drive in Deer Park, I'm asking for your help in supporting all of Long Island with this virtual food drive.
SHOP ONLINE NOW: Click on SHOP NOW to purchase the goods you would like to donate. You will be emailed a tax receipt at the time of purchase. All goods ordered online will be shipped directly to Long Island Cares.
Thank you! Your contributions will strengthen our community by helping others in need.
Online prices include shipping, handling and YouGiveGoods services.
Long Island Cares is distributing boxes of food and other supplies to those in critical need at 6 locations. To insure the safety of everyone, the centers will serve 6 families at a time and limit the number of people in waiting rooms. Please contact the nearest location to make an appointment.
Hunger Assistance & Humanitarian Center of the Hamptons, Hampton Bays
631-613-3344
Long Island Cares - The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank, Hauppauge
631-582-FOOD
Long Island Cares First Stop Pantry, Huntington Station
631-824-6384
Nassau Center for Collaborative Assistance, Freeport
516-442-5221
South Shore Service Center, Lindenhurst
631-991-8106
Baxter's Pet Pantry & Retail Food Rescue Center:
www.licares.org/get-to-know-us/our-programs/pet-pantry
Visit www.licares.org/find-help/food-locator for a complete listing of local food pantries, soup kitchens and other programs.
