‘Stuff the Truck’ at Main Road Biscuit Co.

On Sunday, Nov. 30, Main Road Biscuit Co., located at 1601 Main Road in Jamesport, encourages brunch-goers to bring with them canned goods, dry foods like cereal and oatmeal, and/or unopened packaged toiletries to donate to the community. Those who’d like to participate can drop their items in the bins of the antique truck located behind the restaurant. All items will go to Mattituck High School’s food pantry.

For more information, visit Main Road Biscuit Co.’s Instagram @mainroadbiscuitco.

Kait’s Angels Gift Card & Toy Drive

Kait’s Angels is holding their annual Gift Card & Toy Drive through Saturday, Dec. 6. Be an angel this Christmas and help local kids enjoy the holiday season. The organization is collecting new, unwrapped toys and gift cards for kids across the North Fork and in Riverhead. 

Donations can be dropped off before the cutoff date at any of the five following locations: Billy’s by the Bay, 2530 Manhanset Ave., Greenport; Hair Solutions, Suite J, 887 Old Country Road, Riverhead; East End Bagel Café, 46519 County Road 48, Southold; St. John Paul II Regional School, 515 Marcy Ave., Riverhead; and Dr. Doroski’s office,887 Old Country Road, Riverhead.

For more information, visit kaitsangels.org. 

Orient Beach State Park coat and non-perishables drive

The annual Holiday Tree Lighting at Orient Beach State Park will be held Friday, Dec. 5, at 4 p.m. All are welcome to enjoy music, snacks and hot cocoa prior to the tree-lighting led by Santa Claus at 5 p.m. While the event will include festivities aplenty, those who come are also encouraged to give back to their community by bringing gently used coats and canned food items. Any donations are welcome and appreciated. 

For more information, visit the park’s event site here. 

Cutchogue Fire Department’s ‘Stuff the Sleigh’ 5K Race and Walk

On Sunday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Cutchogue Fire Department will host their 13th Stuff The Sleigh 5K Race and Walk. The race raises funds for fire department’s scholarship fund and other charities supported by CFD. A portion of the proceeds will also go to the American Parkinson’s Disease Association, The Firefighter Cancer Support Network and the Center for Advocacy, Support and Transformation.

The children’s fun run will kick off the morning’s festivities at 9:15 a.m., in which they run a shortened race to the firehouse, met by Santa at the finish line. The race proper will begin at 10 a.m. in front of the firehouse and follows a scenic 5K course within New Suffolk. Once the race ends back at the firehouse, a reception complete with awards, clam chowder and other refreshments will take place. 

The race also serves as a toy drive, and all participants are asked to bring a new toy to “Stuff the Sleigh” for families in need during the holiday season. Cutchogue Fire Department hopes to gather hundreds of gifts by the end of the race. Children who take part in the fun run are asked to bring donations of two non-perishable food items.

To sign up for the race, click here. For more information regarding the race, click here. 

Twin Fork Beer Co. and Riverhead Rotary food drive

For a limited time, patrons of Twin Fork Beer Co., located at 807 Raynor Ave., Riverhead, can bring in nonperishables and get a free beer. This food drive benefits Open Arms, Church of the Harvest and St. John’s Parish food pantries.

For more information, call Twin Fork Beer Co. at 631-209-4233 or visit Riverhead Rotary’s website at riverheadrotary.org.

CAST’s Toy Drive

Through Monday, Dec. 15, the Center for Advocacy, Support and Transformation is hosting their Holiday Toy Drive. They ask that community members donate new and unwrapped toys for children of all ages at the physical sites below, or ship them directly to CAST, 53930 Main St., Southold, NY 11971, attn: TOYS. 

Cutchogue drop off locations include: 

• Cutchogue Barths Pharmacy, 28195 Main Road
• Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library, 27550 Main Road
• Cutchogue Presbyterian Church, 27245 Main Road
• M&T Bank, 31525 Main Road
• Unit 2 Go, 50 Commerce Road

Greenport drop off locations include: 

• Blue Duck Bakery, 130 Front St.
• Congregation Tifereth Israel, 519 Fourth St.
• DIME Community Bank, 218 Front St.
• Floyd Memorial Library, 539 First St.
• Goldsmith’s Toy Store, 128 Main St.
• Greenport Harbor Brewing Co., 234 Carpenter St.
• Holy Trinity Church, 768 Main St.
• M&T Bank, 74825 Main Road 
• Peconic Landing, 1500 Brecknock Road

Mattituck drop off locations include: 

• Blue Sage Spa, 11700 Main Road
• CVS Pharmacy, 9870 Main Road 
• DIME Community Bank, 10900 Main Road
• Mattituck-Laurel Library, 13900 Main Road 
• Starbucks, 10095 Main Road
• Strong’s Marine Mattituck Bay, 2400 Camp Mineola Road
• Strong’s Water Club, 2255 Wickham Ave. 
• Strong’s Yacht Center, 5780 West Mill Road
• Total Dental Care, 7905 Main Road
• Zeifman Orthodontics, 50 Love Lane 

Orient or East Marion drop off locations include:

• Angel’s Country Store, 8955 Main Road, East Marion
• Orient Congregational Church, 23045 Main Road
• Orient Country Store, 930 Village Lane

Shelter Island drop off locations include:

• Shelter Island Historical Society, 16 South Ferry Road
• Shelter Island Library, 37 North Ferry Road 
• Shelter Island School District 
• Shelter Island Town Hall, 38 North Ferry Road

Southold and Peconic drop off locations include: 

• Bank of America, 53300 Main Road
• Blue Duck Bakery, 56275 Route 25
• CAST, 53930 Main Road
• DIME Community Bank, 54970 Main Road
• First Presbyterian Church, 53100 Main Road
• The Giving Room, 56215 Main Road
• Greenport Harbor Brewing Co., 42155 Main Road, Peconic
• Mullen Motors, 55980 Route 25
• Port of Egypt Marine, 62300 Main Road
• Southold ACE Hardware, 54795 Route 25
• Southold Free Library, 53705 Main Road
• Underground Training, 53345 Main Road

Finally, Riverhead’s drop off location is RGNY, 6025 Sound Ave. 

CAST is also accepting gift cards and monetary donations, which can be mailed to CAST, P.O. Box 1566, Southold, NY 11971. 

For more information, visit castnorthfork.org or call 631-477-1717. 

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The indoor farmers market will be held at Twin Fork Beer Co., 807 Raynor Ave., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through March 30. 

Renovation at the nonprofit’s newly renovated 5,000-square-foot, campus-style “food hub” at the former Homeside Florist building at 139 Main Road is close to completion, according to a press release.

“We are so close to realizing our vision of a vibrant community-driven space that not only addresses food insecurity but also supports local farmers and food producers,” Kate Fullam, executive director of East End Food, said in the release. “The generosity of our community has brought us this far, and we are hopeful that they will rally behind us once again to help us secure the remaining funds.”

To meet the next project milestone, the Southampton-based nonprofit has again asked the community for support. Their goal is to install a $120,000 water main extension “that will allow the building to obtain a certificate of occupancy for the year-round farmers market,” according to the release. Future plans also include installation of a commercial kitchen that will be shared among vendors.

The group started the estimated $3 million renovation and site infrastructure project last June and has have so far raised nearly $1.5 million in donations, grants and sponsorships toward the initiative.

For the list of vendors and more information, visit riverheadmarket.org or email market@eastendfood.org. Those interested in contributing to the fundraising campaign may visit campaign.eastendfood.org or contact info@eastendfood.org.

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The fundraising campaign, entitled “The House Beer Built,” set a goal to sell up to 1,000 Craft Brew and Spirits Tour Cards. Valued at $200, the $50 cards can be redeemed at local bars and breweries around Long Island through Dec. 31, 2023. The card will get the user one free beer or drink at each participating establishment. 

“[We] excited to partner with local craft breweries and bars on the House Beer Built Fundraising campaign,” said senior director of development for Habitat for Humanity Dawn Dioguardo. “The enthusiasm to help hardworking and deserving families on Long Island achieve their dream of homeownership was humbling. We are getting closer every day to our goal to sell 1,000 cards, raising over $50,000 that will go toward building another affordable home on Long Island.”

On the North Fork, Greenport Harbor Brewing Co., Peconic County Brewing, Twin Fork Beer Co. and Übergeek are participating. All proceeds from the sale will help Habitat’s mission — “to bring communities together to help families build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter,” according to the organization’s website.

“When we were contacted by Habitat to participate in this project we were immediately interested,” said Richard Vandenburgh, founder of Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. “One thing we are always happy to do is offer up a pint for a good cause.” 

In the summer of 2023, all the funds raised will be put toward building a new affordable home for a deserving family. Representatives from each participating establishment will join Habitat staff and volunteers to build a new affordable home. 

The Craft Brew & Spirits cards can be purchased online at HabitatLINY.org or at Long Island Restore, located at 2111 Lakeland Ave. in Ronkonkoma. A complete list of participating establishments can be found on Habitat’s website as well. 

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