The Marvin Espy Gallery of Fine Art proudly celebrates its two-year anniversary with an evening dedicated to art and community.

This year’s event not only showcases art that uplifts and inspires but also extends vital support to families in need through a partnership with The Bodega Food Bank of New London, Connecticut.

Located at 74 Garfield Avenue, The Bodega Food Bank has long provided pantry-style food assistance to local residents. In recent months, however, significant reductions in federal support—driven by new executive policy changes—have sharply limited the food bank’s ability to meet growing community demand. As aid deliveries have dwindled, The Bodega has faced an unprecedented rise in families seeking assistance, many struggling to fill the gaps left by recent threats to the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).

In response, the Marvin Espy Gallery is dedicating this year’s anniversary celebration to helping replenish The Bodega’s resources, ensuring that families in our region do not face hunger alone.

The first $25 of each ticket sold will directly benefit The Bodega Food Bank, helping to provide essential food and resources to families throughout New London County.