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Local Food Pantries Face New Hurdles as Need Grows

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The directors of the Springs Food Pantry, the Sag Harbor Community Food Pantry and Heart of the Hamptons agree: supply is shrinking but need is growing on the South Fork. KYRIL BROMLEY

The directors of the Springs Food Pantry, the Sag Harbor Community Food Pantry and Heart of the Hamptons agree: supply is shrinking but need is growing on the South Fork. KYRIL BROMLEY

Sag Harbor Community Food Pantry Director Evelyn Ramunno.  FILE PHOTO

Sag Harbor Community Food Pantry Director Evelyn Ramunno. FILE PHOTO

Heart of the Hamptons, Director Molly Bishop.  FILE PHOTO

Heart of the Hamptons, Director Molly Bishop. FILE PHOTO

The directors of the Springs Food Pantry, the Sag Harbor Community Food Pantry and Heart of the Hamptons agree: supply is shrinking but need is growing on the South Fork. KYRIL BROMLEY

The directors of the Springs Food Pantry, the Sag Harbor Community Food Pantry and Heart of the Hamptons agree: supply is shrinking but need is growing on the South Fork. KYRIL BROMLEY

Heart of the Hamptons Staffer Francisco Zhimaincela unloading donated food and diapers. COURTESY HEART OF THE HAMPTONS

Heart of the Hamptons Staffer Francisco Zhimaincela unloading donated food and diapers. COURTESY HEART OF THE HAMPTONS

Heart of the Hamptons volunteers packing shelf stable bags for the most recent distribution. COURTESY HEART OF THE HAMPTONS

Heart of the Hamptons volunteers packing shelf stable bags for the most recent distribution. COURTESY HEART OF THE HAMPTONS

Springs Food Pantry Director Holly Wheaton outside the Springs Community Presbyterian Church, where the food pantry distributes food once per week. JACK MOTZ

Springs Food Pantry Director Holly Wheaton outside the Springs Community Presbyterian Church, where the food pantry distributes food once per week. JACK MOTZ

The Sag Harbor Community Food Pantry provides meals on Tuesdays at the Old Whalers’ Church in Sag Harbor. JACK MOTZ

The Sag Harbor Community Food Pantry provides meals on Tuesdays at the Old Whalers’ Church in Sag Harbor. JACK MOTZ

Jack Motz on Apr 16, 2025
The directors of the Springs Food Pantry, the Sag Harbor Community Food Pantry and Heart of the Hamptons agree: Food supply is shrinking even as need is growing on the... more

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