In 1980, Chapin founded Long Island Cares, a food bank providing critical resources to the underserved in his community. Chapin performed more than half of his shows for charity and was a tireless advocate in Washington, lobbying for food policy reform. Today, Long Island Cares remains dedicated to putting an end to the root causes of hunger, following 7 key principles: Leadership, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, and Stewardship.