🌸 A Party to Remember 🌸

Wow. Just… wow.

Our Springs Garden Party 2025 was a smashing success! Thankfully, the weather was on our side, setting the stage for a festive afternoon. Most importantly, thanks to you, our incredible community, we smashed our previous fundraising record—making it the most successful event in support of the Springs Food Pantry!

Held in the serene gardens of our gracious hosts, Greg McCarthy and Peter Bickford, the afternoon brought together neighbors, supporters, and friends to celebrate connection, generosity, and shared purpose.

We’re especially excited to share that the silent auction brought in over $44,000—nearly triple last year’s results! Thanks to generous community support (and some thrilling last-minute bidding 😉), this year’s auction was our most successful yet. From original artwork to private dinners and exclusive experiences, the offerings were as unique as they were impactful. Congratulations to all the winners! We were also thrilled to have many of the original artists join us at the event, adding an extra layer of connection and celebration. We thank all of our generous auction sponsors whose donated items helped us raise a record amount for the Springs community!

Our artists were: Michael Angel, Ross Bleckner, Scott Bluedorn, Lucasen Brown, Scott Cohen, Barbara Dayton, Peter Dayton,  Steve Hanks, WS Heppenheimer, Norm Paris, Cindy Sherman, Jesse James Thompson, Lucy de Kooning Villeneuve, Almond Zigmund.

And our other auction donors were: Amber Waves, Bostwick's Chowder House, Carissa's Bakery, Chef Evan, Death Becomes Her, East End Bonfire, East End Mixology, East Hampton Golf Club, Faherty Amagansett, Folly Tree Arboretum, Hamptons Festival of Music, Hamptons International Film Festival, Il Buco al Mare, Ina Garten, Jen Proudman Jewelry, Judith Leiber, Larry Chaifetz, Lingua Franca, London Jeweler, Nick and Toni's, NJ Eye and Ear, Race Lane Wine & Liquor, Spring Close Farm, Sunset cruise with Captain Bob, Suzie Kondi, The Roundtree Amagansett, Zadig and Voltaire.

👉 You can view the art here:

Guests were well taken care of by our amazing food and beverage partners, with bites from Silver Spoon Specialties, signature mocktails by Cocktails and Dreams, shrimp platters from Amagansett Seafood Store, craft brews from Springs Brewery, and “Summer in a Bottle” rosé and other wines by Wölffer Estate Vineyard. Bloom Country added a beautiful touch with gorgeous floral arrangements at every table, creating a warm and welcoming garden atmosphere. And, before heading home, guests picked up sweet treats from Kira’s Cookies and small-batch granola from Springs Salt—a perfect send-off to a perfect afternoon.

Our food and beverage partners

Live music by the Lynn Blue band added energy and heart to the day, with a mix of beachy classics and crowd favorites. The band had guests smiling, swaying, and even dancing a little on the lawn.

Lynn Blue Band

Guests also had a blast capturing memories at the Zag's Photo Booth, which added a festive touch to the afternoon. The booth was buzzing all afternoon—and we loved seeing everyone strike a pose for a great cause!

The raffle was a major hit, offering fabulous prizes across four popular categories: Entertainment, Shopping, Restaurants, and Wellness/Fitness. Whether guests were hoping for a night out, a new experience, or a little self-care, the raffle brought something fun for everyone—and all proceeds helped support our work feeding Springs families. Thank you to all raffle players and congratulations to all the winners! A huge thank you to our raffle donors: 1770 House, Amagansett Salon & Day Spa, Brooks Brothers, Caps4kindness, Cittanuova, Clam Bar, Coche Comedor, East End Acupuncture, Ganeux, Guild Hall, Hamptons Handpoured, Jamie Lerner Fitness, Leonard Frisbie, Longhouse, Mandala Yoga, Paddle Diva, Parrish Art Museum, Phil Lehan, Rumrunner, Sagaponack General Store, Sag Harbor Cinema, S&S Cornershop, Sen Restaurant, Serafina, SiSi East Hampton Point, Smokin' Wolf, Stephen Talkhouse, Susan Kaufman, Truth Training, Village Bistro, Yoga Shanti.

A heartfelt thank you to Greg and Peter 💚 for welcoming us so warmly, and to our incredible event sponsors for making the afternoon possible: Ryan McNally & Ryan Lang, John Hummel & Associates, Mickey's Carting, Peter's Fruit Company, Ronald Webb Builder, Rosie's Amagansett, The Agency, Broadway Heights Dairy, Springs Tavern and Grill, and M&T Bank.

Whether you placed a bid, bought a raffle ticket, or simply came to enjoy the afternoon and show your support, you made a difference. We felt the love, the care, and the commitment to community in every moment.

With full hearts, full plates, and endless gratitude—thank you.

— The Springs Food Pantry Team