Food Resources in Nassau County

Island Harvest

• Island Harvest’s mission is to end hunger and reduce food waste in Long Island. Island Harvest has several programs available ensure that no one goes hungry.
• Commodity Supplemental Food Program designed to help seniors 60+ access nutritious foods.
• For a complete list of local food pantries, visit: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQLJURqkwg6N4QxBiHA3MEKVeWCJ2tPIyaSu-EzR9EU8GlHXi34gYASDIhYSSYqIYGiBlUr-5esW899/pubhtml or text your zip code to (631) 450-3775

Long Island Cares

• Long Island Cares provides several mobile outreach programs that deliver emergency food to seniors, veterans, children and the homeless.
• For a complete listing of local food pantries, soup kitchens and other programs visit: https://www.licares.org/find-help/food-locator
• If you need to be assessed for a mobile home delivery due to COVID-19, please call for a phone assessment (631) 582-3663 ext. 109 or send an email to emergencyresponse@LICares.org

Nassau County VetMart

• Food Pantry for Veterans with drive-up program. Deliveries are also available.
• Address: 2201 Hempstead Turnpike, Building Q
• East Meadow, New York 11554
• Phone Number: (516) 572-6526

Nassau County Department of Social Services 

• SNAP Benefits (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)- helps assist families to purchase nutritious food
• Address: 60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd
• Uniondale, New York 11553
• Website: www.mybenefits.ny.gov