East Hampton Food Pantry To Close Tuesday Due To Winter Storm

(East Hampton, NY – February 12,2023) – Due to the predicted snowfall and a winter storm watch in effect, the East Hampton Food Pantry, located on Pantigo Road, will be closed on Tuesday, February 13.

The closure was announced to ensure safety for all, pantry representatives said.

The pantry will reopen for food distribution from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, February 14, with deliveries to local senior complexes on Thursday, February 15.

A dramatic shift in the forecast means a lot more snow ahead for Long Island Monday night into Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service.

According to Bryan Ramsey, meteorologist for the National Weather Service office in Upton, a winter storm watch is in effect for Long Island from 4 a.m. until 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Although initially only about an inch of snow was predicted, the storm system tracked a little farther south than expected, "bringing more snow to Long Island," Ramsey said. The coastal section of Long Island are expected to see 4 to 6 inches, with the interior and western sections predicted to see 6 to 8 inches.