Springs Food Pantry in the Spotlight Around the Garden Party 🌿

In the days leading up to Saturday’s Springs Garden Party, the Springs Food Pantry was honored to be featured in several local and regional media outlets — bringing much-needed attention to the growing issue of food insecurity right here in our community.

📰 The East Hampton Star ran an in-depth article on how the Pantry has been responding to rising demand and expanding services to reach more families in need.

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✉️ In a powerful Letter to the Editor, Pantry volunteer Amy Leopold reflected on the Pantry’s mission and expressed gratitude for the volunteers, staff, and supporters who make it all possible.

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📰 New York Magazine's Curbed mentioned the Pantry in its recent profile of Springs, noting how rising housing costs have reshaped the hamlet — and how the Pantry now provides food for an estimated 30 percent of Springs residents.

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From the pages of Curbed (June 23, 2025)

🎧 On WLIW-FM’s Heart of the East End, Holly Reichart-Wheaton joined Lynn Blumenfeld of the Lynn Blue Band to speak with host Gianna Volpe about the power of community, music, and local support.

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Gianna Volpe (Host, Heart of the East End), Lynn Blumenfeld (Lead Vocalist, Lynn Blue Band) and Holly Reichart-Wheaton (Director & Chairperson, Springs Food Pantry)

🎥 On a recent episode of LTV’s East End News, Holly Reichart-Wheaton spoke about the Pantry’s work and the excitement surrounding the Garden Party — helping raise awareness throughout the East End. The episode should be published shortly.

We’re incredibly grateful for all the coverage and community support surrounding this year’s Garden Party. Whether you attended, donated, bid in the silent auction, or helped spread the word — thank you. Your support helps ensure we can continue feeding our neighbors and strengthening our community, one week at a time.