After years of unwavering determination and community resilience, East End Food is thrilled to announce a defining milestone in its journey: the organization has been awarded $5 million through New York State Regional School Food Infrastructure Grant Program.! This investment positions East End Food Hub as a centralized resource for food aggregation, processing and distribution across the Long Island region. The project addresses logistical challenges that schools and institutions face when sourcing local food, while also supporting farmers and food producers. From a dream nearly lost to a future in motion, East End Food stands as a testament to persistence, the power of partnership, community-driven change, and the transformative power of food. * * * #eastendfood #foodhub #local #poweroffood (fb)

A big shout out to the medical residents at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital for another inspiring Food as Medicine Program. These doctors know the importance of healing the body through food. We worked alongside the Director of Clinical Nutrition to offer a hands-on cooking and nutrition class at the hospital. Thank you to @paula.montagna.msrd for your knowledge and leadership Thank you to @sangleefarms and @oregonroadorganics for your delicious and nutritious winter produce East End Food is dedicated to ensuring that everyone in the community has access to fresh, healthy food. #eastendfood #foodismedicine #local (fb)