They say money doesn’t buy happiness.
But, the great Miami-born rapper and singer-songwriter Pitbull begs to differ, saying: “Money does buy happiness. You just got to give it away.”
So, with respect to Mr. 305 and with the holidays upon us, here are some more-than worthy organizations across the Hamptons that could use a donation, if you can swing it.
FOOD ASSISTANCE & BASIC NEEDS
Sag Harbor Community Food Pantry, 44 Union St., Sag Harbor, 631-725-0437
Drop off food in the outdoor containers on the side entrance of the Old Whalers’ Church. The pantry is open to registered recipients from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays at their location in the downstairs portion of the church. For more info on how to donate, click here.
East Hampton Food Pantry, 159 Pantigo Road, East Hampton, 631-324-2300
Food donations are accepted Monday through Friday from 9 to 4 p.m.
Springs Food Pantry, 5 Old Stone Highway, East Hampton, 631-324-4791
Click here to make a monetary donation. Email [email protected] for questions.
Shelter Island Food Pantry, 32 N. Ferry Road, Shelter Island
Donate food, volunteer or give a monetary gift here. For questions email [email protected].
Hamptons Church Food Pantry, 69 Industrial Road, Wainscott, 631-537-2120
Call to make a donation, volunteer or if you’re in need of food assistance.
Montauk Food Pantry, 67 S. Essex St., Montauk, 668-2200
The Montauk Food Pantry distributes every two weeks. Walk-up and drive-thru visits are welcome from 3:30 to 6 p.m. every other Tuesday. To donate, click here.
St. Rosalie’s Community Food Pantry, 31 E. Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays, 631-728-9461
Serving Hampton Bays, East Quogue and South of Duck, Flanders, the pantry is open Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To see more on how to donate, click here.
Heart of the Hamptons, 44 Meetinghouse Lane, Southampton, 631-259-3550
The Food Pantry is open to the public on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon, or by appointment, and provides bi-lingual support from both staff and volunteers. Located at 168 Hill St., on the grounds of the Basilica of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary R.C. Church in Southampton Village. Make donation and find more info here.
Bridgehampton Community Food Pantry, 2357 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton, 631-481-8179
Assisting those in need throughout Bridgehampton and Sagaponack, check out their Facebook page or email [email protected] for more information.
Hamptons Community Outreach, 2322 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton, 631-488-8715
With a unique mobile approach, HCO is able to reach and feed people who cannot access traditional food pantries. Donations can be made here.
Share the Harvest Farm, 55 Long Lane / PO Box 181, East Hampton
Fighting hunger with fresh and locally sourced produce, the farming organization serves over 10 community food pantries and helps to feed 1,000 families a week. Donate here.
SOCIAL & COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Clamshell Foundation, PO Box 2725, East Hampton, 11937
Offering food support and financial assistance to help the people, programs and projects of the East End since 1992, donate here or send a check to the address above.
Project MOST Community Learning Center , 44 Meadow Way, East Hampton
Providing education and youth support for children and families in East Hampton through inclusion and hands-on support, donating options help to ensure subsidized year-round opportunities in academics, arts, and sports for kids on the East End
The Retreat, 3 Goodfriend Drive, East Hampton, 631-329-4398
Offers critical services for survivors of domestic abuse and runs holiday programs like Adopt-A-Family, gifting clothes, toys, and essential gift cards. Help break the cycle of violence by donating.
LGBT Network Hamptons Center, Sag Harbor, 631-899-4950, [email protected]
Support LGBTQ+ individuals and families with resources and community programs.
Heart of the Hamptons, 44 Meetinghouse Lane, Southampton, 631-259-3550
The Assistance Program provides a network of services for those in need in our community, including seniors, adults, children and veterans. Make donations online or by mail.
OLA of Eastern Long Island, 2 Newtown Lane, East Hampton, 631-899-3441
An advocacy group for Latinos working throughout the five towns on the East End standing for justice, inclusion, and positive social change, be a donor, sponsor, volunteer, or activist by clicking here.
East End Disability Associates, 107 Roanoke Ave., Riverhead, 631-369-7345
Donate to help create opportunities for happy lives, while simultaneously celebrating each person’s individuality and supports them as they strive to become the best possible version of themselves.
MEDICAL & COUNSELING
Lucia’s Angels, 71 Hill St., Building F Suite 4A, Southampton, 631-204-9331
Helping women and families on Eastern Long Island with late-stage women’s cancers including breast cancer, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer and uterine cancer, donations can be sent here or mailed.
Fighting Chance, 34 Bay St., Suite 201, Sag Harbor, 631-725-4646
A free cancer counseling and resource center, with a location in Southampton also (Phillips Family Center, 740 County Road 39A, Suite 102, 631-638-7771) check ways to support for donations and volunteering opportunities.
East End Hospice, 481 Westhampton-Riverhead Road, Westhampton Beach, 631-288-8400
Providing end-of-life care, dignity and support to patients and their families on both the North and South forks. They accept both financial donations and volunteers to help with the multitude of care-giving services they offer.
Shelter Island Ambulance Foundation, P.O. Box 547, Shelter Island, 11964
Seven days a week, 365 days a year this volunteer-strong medical emergency service saves lives in this remote town (where getting to a hospital is a water-crossing endeavor).
East Hampton Healthcare Foundation, 200 Pantigo Place, East Hampton, 631-324-8943
Focusing on community-wide healthcare accessible to all residents of East Hampton Town, donations happen here.
ANIMAL WELFARE
Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons, 124 Daniels Hole Road, East Hampton, 631-537-0400
Give animals the second chance they deserve by donating here.
Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation, 102 Old Riverhead Road W, Hampton Bays, 631-728-7387
Foster, donate or volunteer to help our furry friends.
ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION
Peconic Land Trust, 296 Hampton Road, Southampton, 631-283-3195
Preserving farmland and open space on the East End for decades; donations and other ways to give protect natural resources that make the Hamptons special.
Long Island Center for Conservation, 142 Route 114, East Hampton, 631-329-7689
Works on conservation projects and environmental education, this East Hampton arm of the Nature Conservancy includes an organic native plant garden on the west side of the property. For a limited time, every $1 donated will be matched with $2 going toward nature.
