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SNAP Funding Turmoil Hits East End Food Pantries Ahead of Winter Season

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The East Hampton Town Board approved a resolution authorizing $30,000 in emergency funding for three food pantries in the town at a special meeting on Thursday. Each is set to receive $10,000. JACK MOTZ

The East Hampton Town Board approved a resolution authorizing $30,000 in emergency funding for three food pantries in the town at a special meeting on Thursday. Each is set to receive $10,000. JACK MOTZ

Cars line up on a Wednesday outside Springs Community Presbyterian Church. BILL DELANO

Cars line up on a Wednesday outside Springs Community Presbyterian Church. BILL DELANO

Springs Food Pantry distributes food every Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Springs Community Presbyterian Church. BILL DELANO

Springs Food Pantry distributes food every Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Springs Community Presbyterian Church. BILL DELANO

Springs Food Pantry Chairwoman Holly Reichart-Wheaton. BILL DELANO

Springs Food Pantry Chairwoman Holly Reichart-Wheaton. BILL DELANO

Produce at a Springs Food Pantry distribution. BILL DELANO

Produce at a Springs Food Pantry distribution. BILL DELANO

authorJack Motz on Oct 30, 2025
As the busy winter season grows near, local food pantries were hit by a sudden hurdle: An imminent federal freeze on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — or SNAP –... more

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