Sprouts Healthy Communities foundation donates $325K to Middle Country Library Foundation

Pictured (l to r): Lori Abbatepaolo, coordinator; Tracy LaStella, assistant library director; Leah Fitzpatrick, chief of staff for Legislator Nick Caracappa; Neil Manzella, Brookhaven Town Councilman; Nick Farley, Centereach store manager, Sprouts Farmers Market; Sophia Serlis-McPhillips, library director; Nick Caracappa, SC Legislator, Elizabeth Malafi, coordinator; Amber Gagliardi, adult services librarian, Deborah Hempe, coordinator; and Kristine Tanzi, coordinator, MCPL

While their Centereach store is set to open in 2026, Sprouts Farmers Market has already become a supporter of the MCL Foundation, with a very generous grant of $325,000. This funding will help Middle Country Public Library launch a first-of-its-kind educational space: a 600-square-foot greenhouse that will serve as a hub for interactive programming focused on nutrition, sustainability, and STEM education. The Foundation is grateful to Sprouts and happy to welcome them to the neighborhood!