Blue Market & Blutique Sponsor Appreciation Celebration

The Huntington High School community recently revealed the newly renovated Blue Market and Blutique space and celebrated the donors and sponsors backing the initiative. Many school officials participated in the festivities.

Mission: The Huntington Blue Devils aspire to create a robust resource for community members. The mission of this project is to collect and distribute supplies, clothing and food. The goal of this project is to build a community network through partnerships.

Team Members: Patricia Avelli, Rochelle C. Brown, Gamal Smith, Maria Canonica, Kelly Egan, Alissa German, Kelly Trites, Marybeth Stahl, Dr. Erica Murphy-Jessen, Ivy Alvayero, Karla Sanchez, Kellie Lewis, Evelin Villorio, Darlyn Chicas Juarez, Emma Gutierez and “amazing students”

Lifetime Members: Carineh Mendez, Anthony Addeo

Honorable Mention: Brittany Lopez Berrios, Frank Gagliardi, high school custodial team

The initiative kicked off in February 2024 and it has steadily grown over the past two years. Here is a summary:

2024

• Assembled a dedicated team to support program implementation

• Created and launched the student closet space

• Received generous donations from community partners

• Released order forms to selected students through the Student Support Team and School Counselors

• Hosted the first Blutique Shop event

• Expanded access by releasing order forms to all students, with orders fulfilled weekly for student pickup on Mondays and Wednesdays

2025

• Secured multiple community donations supporting program growth

• Awarded a $7,500 Stop & Shop grant

• Established new and meaningful community partnerships

• Eagle Scouts and Boy Scouts constructed custom furniture to expand the pantry space

• Successfully hosted quarterly Boutique Shop events

• Expanded student order pickup availability to daily service

• Provided students with the opportunity to shop in person at Stop & Shop to stock the pantry

• Empowered students to maintain the closet and fulfill orders as an in-school service job

2026

• Establish bi-monthly community pick-up orders from 2:30–4:30 p.m., supported by Huntington High School club volunteers

• Secure donations and partnerships with additional major companies to expand community impact

• Secure the Stop & Shop grant for a second year, enabling us to build on this momentum and further expand our support for students and families

“Thank you to our generous donors, dedicated partners and everyone who supported our drives and helped build this space,” Principal Rochelle C. Brown said. “Your time, resources and commitment turned a shared vision into a reality. Because of you, this space will inspire learning, connection and opportunity for years to come.”

Donors & Sponsors

Stop and Shop, Huntington High School Student Government, Interact Club, Huntington varsity football team, Huntington Eagle Scout Christian Guandique, Huntington Boy Scouts Troop 12, National Honor Society, Huntington Matters, Huntington High School Faculty & Staff, Goodfellows, Suffolk County Police Department, Harborfields Alliance for Community Outreach, Junior Welfare League, Best Move Fashion, Moonjumpers, Denise Glozek, Tri CYA