Everyday on Long Island there are thousands of people who are hungry. There are food banks located in Nassau and Suffolk County that help provide food to many of them. These food banks distribute food to local soup kitchens and food pantries who in turn feed those in need. Here are five of Long Island's largest food banks. They accept donations of food, money, and other goods and services.
The Interfaith Nutrition Network provides food, shelter, long-term housing and supportive services to those who ask for help. This Hempstead-based organization operates soup kitchens in both Nassau County and Suffolk County. The INN accepts donations of food, including canned food as well as personal care and household items. They also accept monetary donations. Call (516) 486-6243 x204 to find out how to make your donation.
Island Harvest rescues surplus food from commercial donors before it is discarded. They then distribute the food to community-based non-profit organizations who feed those in need. Island Harvest welcomes monetary donations, as well as donations of food, office supplies, software, and services such as printing, research, and grant writing. If you want to donate one of these things or if you have something else in mind, contact Island Harvest at (516) 294-8528.
Harry Chapin founded Long Island Cares in 1980. This organization delivers food to food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, group homes, day treatment facilities, senior nutrition sites and day care centers in Nassau and Suffolk counties. You can bring food donations to
food drives generally held at local business, often supermarkets. Monetary and other donations are appreciated as well. Visit Long Island Cares
Help Table to find out how to make your donation.
PRONTO provides food and other services to those in need who live in or around Brentwood, Bay Shore and Central Islip. To find out what donations are needed call PRONTO at (631) 231-8290.
The Long Island Council of Churches operates emergency food pantries in addition to providing other services. Call this organization at (516) 565-0290 in Nassau County and (631) 727-2210 in Suffolk County to find out how to make a donation.
