Help Ronnie & Shana's New Moon Cafe

June 28 UPDATE:

Due to predicted thunder and lightning for Sunday June 30, we are moving to our RainDate on July 7 at 1pm for the safety and enjoyment of all. Thank you for your continued support!

UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who has donated! We have a few other ways you can help!

1. Come show your support for Ronnie and Shana and everyone at the New Moon by attending the Back in the Saddle Jamboree!

Advanced sales tickets are $100 per person in advance ($125 on the Day Of ). Tickets available by sending $100/ticket by Venmo to @friendsofnewmoon (include your name and number of tickets). Tickets may also be purchased in person at the New Moon beginning Saturday 6/15.

2. Become a Sponsor for the Event.<- Click this link for more information. Checks to Twelve Moons LLC and Sent to Friends of New Moon c/o Dianna Gobler 10 William St, East Quogue, NY 11942

"Gold Spur Sponsor". Table for 8 at the Jamboree, Name prominently displayed on a sign at the event, in the New Moon Cafe after the event, and on our event T- shirt.

$2500

"Silver Buckle Sponsor": Four Jamboree Tickets Name prominently displayed on a sign at the event, in the New Moon Cafe after the event, and on our event T-shirt. $1000

"Bronze Bridle Sponsor" Two Jamboree Tickets, Name prominently displayed on a sign at the event, in the New Moon Cafe after the event, and on our event T-shirt.

$500

3. Donate by Venmo (@friendsofnewmoon). Any amount is greatly appreciated! Please put "Donation" in the Comments. (Confirm with #7127 if asked)

4. Donate by Check. (Send checks payable to "Twelve Moons, LLC" to Friends of New Moon Cafe c/o Dianna Gobler, 10 William St, East Quogue, NY 11942

5. Volunteer! Please message us here to help.

Thank you to everyone for your efforts in celebrating and giving back to the New Moon Cafe!

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The cornerstone establishment of the one-stoplight town East Quogue, NY is the New Moon Cafe, owned by Army veteran "Hot Rod" Ronnie Campsey and his wife Shana since 1978. Ronnie is a decorated Vietnam War veteran. He earned several medals including a Silver Star (Gallantry in Action), a Purple Heart for Wounded in action and 2 Bronze Star (Heroism in Action) with V for Valor.They built the entire restaurant out of a general store that year, and it has been the heart of East Quogue ever since.

The New Moon Cafe has done many incredible things for the East Quogue community over the past 40+ years including donating their restaurant and food to over 200 people fundraisers for an education foundation that benefits the local elementary school, food for EMTs and other local non-profits.

When COVID hit, the New Moon donated meals to families in need, sent trays of food to local hospitals for medical staff, and cooked home cooked Easter dinner for local families. They did all of this, in spite of quietly feeling their own financial pinch. For 25 years on Thanksgiving each year, the New Moon would open their doors and serve a free hot meal anyone who had nowhere else to go, or didn't want to be alone. With the help of donated turkeys and volunteers, they would serve up to 500 meals in-house and delivered.

Since COVID, Ronnie and Shana have had trouble recovering financially. And now, Ron is fighting Parkinson's disease. Shana went through major surgery this winter and has been faced with a difficult recovery process. Ron and Shana recently confided that they are in danger of losing the New Moon Cafe due to financial reasons resulting from the COVID and Ronnie's battle with Parkinsons Disease.

The New Moon Cafe is the heart and soul of our small town - a place where you'll find local teenagers' bands getting their first gig on the outdoor stage, friends laughing over a beer at the bar or fire pit, local groups holding community meetings, or families gathering for Sunday Brunch. Ronnie said “...I’ve been visiting tables and welcoming people for 45 years,” he says. "...In the outside world, I could never pay for the things I get in here.” The New Moon cafe is truly Ron & Shana's home, and in turn they have made it a home for all of us who live in East Quogue.

Please consider donating to this fund to help keep the New Moon Cafe open, both for the Campseys and all who have made life-long memories here.