FOOD SHARE

East Hampton Lions Club and Food Share will be putting on a Mobile Food Pantry at St. Patrick's Church Parking Lot, 47 West High Street, East Hampton, CT from 9AM to 10AM. Every other Thursday. Please look at our Events Calendar for the next dates.

For questions please call Mary at (860)977-5760.

 

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Total Service Projects: 43
Total People Served: 8,823
Total Volunteer Hours: 1,173
Total Funds Raised: Over $10,000

These are just a few of the 43 Service Projects that the East Hampton Lions Club has proudly completed from July 2024 through June 2025.

July 18, 2024 - June 2025

 

Food Share

The East Hampton Lions Club along with Food Share proudly sponsored 20 Food Share events that assisted 2,779 residents of East Hampton.

 

August 30, 2024 - September 2,2025

 

Haddam Neck Fair

Members of the East Hampton Lions Club brought their world-famous French Fry and Hamburger trailers to the Haddam Neck Fair. Over the four day event 2,500 patrons were served.

 

October 11, 2024

 

Coat Drive

The East Hampton Lions Club sponsored a Coat Drive for residents of East Hampton. 148 people were assisted with winter coats.

 

October 11, 2024

 

North Carolina Relief

The East Hampton Lions Club held a Coat Drive and collected 7 contractor bags of Winter Coate and other items that were sent down to help in the North Carolina Hurricane Relief Effort. Over 1,200 people were assisted.

 

November 2024 - May 2025

 

Food Distribution

Members of the East Hampton Lions Club distributed large cans of sliced peaches and bunches of bananas to residents of Bellwood Court and Chatham Arres. Approximately 290 residents in total were assisted during that time.

 

November 11, 2024

 

Boogie Boys

A free concert was held at the VFW Hall on North Main Street in East Hampton starring the BOOGIE BOYS. There were 300 people in attendance.

 

November 7 and December 17, 2024

 

Holiday Festivals

Members of the East Hampton Lions Club cooked Hot Dogs and served homemade Chile to residents of East Hampton during their Thanksgiving Holiday Festival and their Christmas Holiday Festival. Approximately 4,000 people were served.

 

March 25 - March 26, 2025

 

KidSight Eye Screening

Two KidSight Eye Screenings were held at the East Hampton Nursery and the East Hampton Brightpath. 65 children were screened.

 

May 12, 2025

 

Comedy Show

Members of the East Hampton Lions Club sponsored a Comedy Show at the VFW on North Maple Street in East Hampton. Members baked nice deserts for the attendees to enjoy from both Bellwood Court Chatham Acres. Approximately 100 people enjoyed the show and fine deserts.

 

June 15, 2025

 

Hospital Bed Donation

The East Hampton Lions Club donated a Hospital Bed to a resident in East Hampton. The bed was valued at $1,200.

 

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Recycle Unwanted Eyeglasses

The East Hampton Lions maintain a number of eyeglasses collection containers where you can donate unwanted used eyeglasses to be recycled. They are:

Stop and Shop
111 East High Street
East Hampton, CT 06424

East Hampton Public Library
105 Main Street
East Hampton, CT 06424

We thank you for your kind donations.

Meeting Info

Board Meeting - 6:30pm 2nd Wednesday of month. Lions Hall, 12 Summit Street, East Hampton CT.

Regular Meetings - 6:30pm 4th Wednesday of month. Place to be determined. Contact President for details Contact Us