December 2023 Christmas Distribution Day (Copy)

The photos tell the story of a most wonderful day. And yes, it does take a village!

Santa, volunteers and clients shared fun and friendship at Sag Harbor Food Pantry just days before Christmas 2023. 

The fresh baked apple & pumpkin pies were made by students who need Community Service for school. The pie making is organized by Fran Nill who has been doing this for many years. The students helped pick the apples that were donated by The Milk Pail and peeling done by them & several pantry volunteers. The pies are baked at the Fire House by Betsy Remkus.

Toys:  The Lions Club collection,

Megan Ciarello of Gloria Jewel in BH'ton

The Sag Harbor Golf Club Lady Golfers.

The pies were baked at the Fire House, under the supervision of  Betsy Remkus.

On tables in the social hall were toys for children of all ages.

The toys were gathered by our good friends at Sag Harbor Lions’ Club, and many others were donated by Megan Chiarello of Gloria Jewel, Bridgehampton.

Our thanks to Lions’ Club member Teri Diat, for spearheading this wonderful Toy Drive initiative, and also to Jean and Ted Van Erk for their assistance for organizing and transport of the toys to the pantry for distribution.

Eagle Scout Robert Stewart

To become an Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouts of America, Robert Stewart earned money to purchase materials for two benches, then assembled them to complete his Eagle Scout Project honoring Sag Harbor Community Food Pantry volunteers.

Despite bad weather, Robert had ample support when it came time to place the benches on the grounds of the Old Whalers’ Church. Shown left to right are: Jim Stewart (Scoutmaster), Zach Browngardt, Alex Venesina, Cole Jaeger, Keanu King, Carl Browngardt (Assistant Scoutmaster) and Robert Stewart.

Other photo:  Jim and Robert Stewart with Evie Ramunno, Executive Director of the Food Pantry.

Church goers, passersby and of course the volunteers and pantry clients all enjoy Robert’s gift. 

Thank you, Robert.