united by faith, serving in love
Community Food Drive Event
Annual Easter Sunrise Service, April 20, 2025 6AM @ Jones Beach State Park
Garden City Community Church's Lenten offering of food for our pantry
Our Mission
"The Long Island Council of Churches unites diverse Christians to work together to improve the well being of Long Islanders and to promote interfaith understanding and cooperation."
Who is the long island council of churches?
The Long Island Council of Churches (LICC) is the coordinating body for the ecumenical work of churches throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. For over five decades the LICC has been an effective center for the coordination, referral and assistance for low-to-moderate income Long Islanders.
Through our extensive network of social support resources and our ability to mobilize the volunteer and advocacy efforts of nearly 800 faith communities, the LICC is uniquely qualified to respond to the emergency needs of the least fortunate throughout our region.
The Long Island Council of Churches (LICC), is a not-for-protfit 501 (c)(3) charitable organization.
services
The Long Island Council of Churches' mission is manifested through our programs, activities and services. A dedicated professional staff works with our volunteer leadership to implement the following:
Building Community Resources
Providing Emergency Foods
Building Community Bridges
Holding Financial Forums
Workplace Training
Membership
The Long Island Council of Churches was formed in 1969 through a merger of the Nassau and Suffolk County Councils of Churches. Annual membership dues for faith-based organizations are $150 and other non-profit organizations are $200 per year.
Visit our new
emergency food pantry
353 West Sunrise Highway
Freeport, New York 11520
By appointment only.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
9:45 am - 2:45 pm
LICC Emergency Pantry 2024 Stats
In 2024 we served 29,657 of our Neighbors 266,913 meals, with the help of the Tree of Life Pantry
Thank you for all of your support!