Saunders & Associates announced the kickoff of its 12th Annual Thanksgiving Donation Drive, renewing a cherished Hamptons tradition that supports local food banks from Westhampton to Montauk. This year, the firm has set an ambitious goal: $50,000 in monetary donations to be distributed directly to community partners serving year-round families across the East End.
All donations made to the GoFundMe will be matched dollar for dollar by Andrew & Colleen Saunders. Every dollar contributed will go entirely to food pantries in the Hamptons, where the need remains critical.
Last year’s drive surpassed its monetary goal, powered by more than 100 contributions from Saunders agents and the wider Hamptons community. Those funds helped ensure local families had access to essential resources during the holiday season—a critical time of year for many.
In the years since COVID-19, Saunders & Associates has shifted to monetary contributions, enabling local pantries to purchase essentials in bulk that their clients need most. Continuing a commitment from last year, Colleen and Andrew Saunders will personally match every dollar donated, effectively doubling the impact of each gift.
“Year twelve is a major milestone, and a mirror on the Hamptons community at its best,” said Steve Glick, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Saunders & Associates. “It reflects the generosity of a community that shows up for one another beyond the summer season. When you give to this drive, you help neighbors directly and immediately. Every contribution is multiplied, and every dollar goes where it’s needed most.”
Saunders & Associates’ agents and staff—who live and work in the Hamptons year-round—will once again champion the effort, rallying clients, friends, and local businesses to participate throughout the Thanksgiving season.
“We’re proud to match donations dollar-for-dollar because we’ve seen how far these funds go in the hands of our local partners,” said Colleen Saunders, Owner of Saunders & Associates. “Food insecurity can be invisible—until you look for it. Our family and our firm are committed to ensuring that families from Westhampton to Montauk have what they need during the holidays and beyond.”
With rising costs and sustained demand across the East End, direct funding remains the most efficient way to support local food banks, allowing them to respond quickly to changing needs—from fresh produce to staple goods.
How to Give
Monetary donations of any size are appreciated and will be matched 1:1 by Colleen and Andrew Saunders. Donating is fast and easy using our GoFundMe. Corporate and community groups are encouraged to organize team gifts.
About the Thanksgiving Donation Drive
Launched 12 years ago, the Saunders & Associates Thanksgiving Donation Drive is an annual community initiative that supports local food pantries across the Hamptons. Since pivoting to a primarily monetary model after COVID-19, the drive has maximized impact by empowering food banks to purchase exactly what families need, when they need it.
“Every year I am reminded of the generosity and community engagement of our agents, staff, and everyone who donates. After 12 years holding the Thanksgiving Food Drive, we know how important the funds raised are for those in need during the holidays. We want to thank everyone who has given this year and in the past,” Colleen Saunders concludes.
About Saunders & Associates
Saunders & Associates is the #1 locally owned and operated real estate brokerage in the Hamptons, recognized for its deep local roots, award-winning marketing, and year-round community engagement. With offices across the East End, the firm’s agents are committed to supporting the people and places that make the Hamptons a remarkable place to live.
