The Children’s Museum of the East End (CMEE) announced a partnership with the Bridgehampton Food Pantry to provide groceries for families served by the Museum who are experiencing food insecurity during the COVID-19 epidemic.
“Many families throughout the East End, particularly in the Spanish-speaking population, have been devastated economically during this health crisis,” said Leah Oppenheimer, the Museum’s Director of Community Outreach. “We’re incredibly grateful to work with Tom O’Brien, Eileen Zito and the Bridgehampton Food Pantry to address some of their immediate needs, namely ensuring everyone has enough to eat.”
An online survey of more than 50 families who regularly participate in Museum’s outreach programming found the overwhelmingly majority were out of work as local businesses shut down to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. None those who answered the questionnaire had ever sought help from a food pantry before.
“How can the Children’s Museum further its mission and promote learning through play if families can’t even eat? This is truly an unprecedented time for the East End and it requires all of us to think outside the box,” said Steve Long, the Museum’s President. “I really appreciate Tom, Eileen, and other community champions for helping CMEE serve local families when they need our help the most.”
For more information, visit www.cmee.org.
