At Long Island Cares, we're amplifying the message behind the "Full Effect" PSA for Hunger Action Month. This campaign shows that food does more than nourish bodies—it nourishes futures. 1 in 7 people still face food insecurity. This is a challenge we can overcome, but it takes collective action. From donations to volunteering, every step we take together brings us closer to ending hunger. Let’s create a powerful impact. Join us in taking one million actions against hunger. https://buff.ly/4e4xSFc #HungerActionMonth #TheFullEffect #CorporateSocialResponsibility #EndHunger #CollectiveImpact #LongIslandCares
Long Island Cares, Inc | The Harry Chapin Food Bank
Individual and Family Services
Hauppauge, New York 2,094 followers
Long Island's first food bank, serving Nassau and Suffolk counties.
About us
Founded in 1980 by singer, Grammy winning songwriter and social activist Harry Chapin, Long Island Cares Inc. - The Harry Chapin Food Bank is recognized by both The Emergency Food Assistance Program of the USDA (TEFAP) and the NYS Department of Health, Hunger Prevention Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP) as the regional food bank for Long Island. At Long Island Cares, we understand that it takes more than food to feed the hungry. Therefore, in addition to supplying nutritious food for hungry and food insecure Long Islanders when and where needed, we sponsor a wide variety of innovate direct service programs that help families achieve self-sufficiency. These programs include, but are not limited to: veterans services such as our VetsWork employment program, Baxter's Pet Pantry, children's nutrition programs such as AsparaGus's Children's Breakfast Food Truck, the Kids Café Food and Afterschool Mentoring Program, and the Pack It Up for Kids weekend meal program, and a variety of mobile outreach and food distribution services to ensure that homeless Long Islanders, disabled veterans, senior citizens and other populations for whom travel is difficult receive the services and assistance they need. Long Island Cares is a member of Feeding America. We are a BBB accredited charity and recently received Charity Navigator’s highest 4-star rating for the sixth consecutive year. We are proud to carry on Harry's legacy of tireless advocacy and effort on behalf of hungry and food insecure Long Islanders.
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http://www.licares.org
External link for Long Island Cares, Inc | The Harry Chapin Food Bank
- Industry
- Individual and Family Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Hauppauge, New York
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1980
- Specialties
- Hunger Relief, Advocacy, Nutrition & Hunger Education, Direct Service Programs, Child Nutrition, and Veterans Services
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Employees at Long Island Cares, Inc | The Harry Chapin Food Bank
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✨ Back-to-School with a Purpose! This past weekend, the New York Islanders, in partnership with the Islanders Children’s Foundation and Northwell Health, packed over 200 backpacks filled with essential school supplies. These backpacks were distributed to families who regularly visit our member agencies/network, giving children the tools they need to succeed in the new school year. At Long Island Cares, we are proud to connect deserving families to the incredible support provided by our community partners. Together, we’re building a brighter future for Long Island’s children! Read more about our advocacy and impact: https://buff.ly/3yOlCtw #CorporatePartnerships #BackToSchool #IslandersCare #LongIslandCares #CommunityImpact #FoodInsecurity #ChildhoodDevelopment #PantrySupport #NonprofitLeadership
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We’re thrilled to spotlight the incredible The Cheesecake Factory LI team, who dedicated their time yesterday to sort 2,320 lbs of food, delivering 1,925 meals to local families. Impact Snapshot: 📦 2,320 lbs of food sorted 🍽 1,925 meals provided ⏳ 2 volunteer hours At Long Island Cares, partnerships like these are vital to our mission of addressing food insecurity. Want to get your team involved? Learn how you can contribute to creating a hunger-free community: https://buff.ly/47kcxnt #CorporateImpact #CommunityLeadership #EndingHunger #LongIslandCares #SocialImpact #Volunteerism #CSR
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In our latest blog, Dr. Sara Siddiqui explores the link between adequate nutrition and brain development in children. With 65,000 kids facing food insecurity on Long Island, this issue is more pressing than ever. Discover how Long Island Cares is combating this challenge with programs that provide nutritious meals and foster healthy growth. 🔗 Read the blog here: https://buff.ly/3z9AjaP #Nutrition #ChildDevelopment #LongIslandCares #CorporateSupport #FoodInsecurity #CommunityHealth #EndHunger #SupportLocal
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🌟 Today is National Food Bank Day, a moment to recognize the important role food banks play in our community and the dedicated efforts of our incredible employees who drive our mission forward every day. From distributing meals to organizing food drives, their commitment makes a big difference in reducing food insecurity, cutting down on food waste, and fostering gratitude in our community. You, too, can play a part—whether it's through donations, volunteering, or running a food drive. Your support fuels our mission to provide meals to those in need. Learn how you can get involved: https://buff.ly/3Qn2jwi You can also support by shopping our merch. A portion of every sale helps provide meals for Long Island families. 🔗 Shop now: https://buff.ly/2H4Rxbk #NationalFoodBankDay #FightHunger #CorporateSocialResponsibility #EmployeeImpact #SupportLocal #GiveBack #EndHungerNow #FoodInsecurity #LongIslandCares
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📢 Celebrating Hunger Action Day with a Grand Opening! Our new Valley Stream Food Pantry opens on September 10th, marking a major step forward in bringing essential food resources to residents in Western Nassau County. The pantry will provide direct food assistance and military-only support on Tuesdays. "Long Island Cares has been an invaluable partner in combating food insecurity and providing critical assistance to families in our community." — Assemblymember Michaelle Solages Celebrate Hunger Action Day with us! Learn more about our satellites: https://buff.ly/3VrgV1i #GrandOpening #HungerActionDay #CommunitySupport #LongIslandCares #FoodPantry #EndHunger #WesternNassau
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🌱 Transformation Thursday—From planting to feeding! This summer, we transformed our garden into a thriving source of fresh, nutritious produce. The harvest will help our Hampton Bays Food Pantry, SOS program, and local member agencies feed more families. This transformation wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support from our community. Together, we’re turning gardens into hope. Let’s continue growing impact—get involved and support local food initiatives today! https://buff.ly/492dGl9 #TransformationThursday #CommunityImpact #LongIslandCares #Sustainability #FoodSecurity #NonprofitSuccess #SocialGood #GrowForGood
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Just one day left until the Cocktails on Captree Bohlsen family event! There are only a few tickets remaining to join us at the home of Michael and Sandra Bohlsen for an evening of networking and community impact. All proceeds will go directly to Long Island Cares to help local families in need. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a meaningful evening and make a tangible difference in our fight against hunger. Secure your spot now: https://buff.ly/4edqSpE #LastChance #CocktailForACause #LongIslandCares #FightHunger #CorporateSocialResponsibility #CommunityImpact #NonprofitEvent
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A huge thank you to ALDI USA for their generous $3,000 donation, fueling our mission to expand the capacity of agency partners in our retail rescue program. With this support, we’re ensuring equitable access to nutritious food for families across Long Island. This partnership strengthens our community’s resilience and brings us one step closer to ending hunger for good. Join us in making a difference! Let’s collaborate to increase impact—support local food initiatives today! #CorporateSocialResponsibility #HungerRelief #RetailRescue #SustainableCommunities #LongIslandCares #EndFoodInsecurity
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Hunger impacts productivity, education, and the well-being of over 234,000 individuals on Long Island—65,000 of them children. We have the power to act. For #HungerActionMonth, join the movement to fight hunger by donating, volunteering, or advocating for change. Every effort helps improve lives and strengthens our communities. Learn more: https://buff.ly/4e4xSFc #HungerActionMonth #CorporateSocialResponsibility #CommunityImpact #EndHunger #LongIslandCares #NonProfit #Leadership #FoodInsecurity
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