Harry Chapin Birthday Food Drive Seeks To Feed Long Islanders

PLAINVIEW, NY — Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker is joining forces with Long Island Cares, the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library and the Syosset Public Library to launch a special three-week food drive starting July 16 in honor of Harry Chapin Day on Long Island.

Residents are encouraged to donate unopened, non-perishable food items at participating community drop-off locations. Donations for Baxter’s Pet Pantry will also be accepted in support of its mission to ensure that every member of the family has access to the nutritious food that they need.

“For more than four decades after his sudden, tragic death, Harry Chapin has remained in our hearts and minds thanks to his tremendous gifts as a musical storyteller and philanthropist,” Drucker said. “That is why it is especially meaningful to partner with Long Island Cares — the food bank Harry built — on an initiative that supports Harry’s everlasting mission to eradicate hunger for every family on Long Island.”

Drop-off locations are:

Legislator Arnold Drucker’s Office

Theodore Roosevelt Executive & Legislative Building
1550 Franklin Ave., Lobby
Mineola, N.Y. 11501
Drop off time between 10 a.m. and 4:45 p.m.

Long Island Cares

386 North Wantagh Avenue
Bethpage, N.Y. 11714
Hours for donations: Monday, Wednesday Friday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library

999 Old Country Road
Plainview, N.Y. 11803
See library hours here.

Syosset Public Library

225 S. Oyster Bay Road
Syosset N.Y. 11791
See library hours here.