Jerry Seinfeld Lemonade Stand for Charity Shut Down By Hampton Police

Jerry Seinfeld's family started a lemonade stand in East Hampton for his wife's charity, which was quickly shut down by police. The comedian’s son and leading lady set up their stand for the day on Egypt Lane in East Hampton Village, but received some complaints from local neighbors. Hampton Police showed up to son Julian’s lemonade stand on the afternoon of Aug. 18, revealing that they were told there were illegally parked vehicles surrounding the location of the stand.

Once authorities arrived, they advised him and his two friends that the town does not permit lemonade stands to take place on village property.

On Instagram, Jessica Seinfeld captured the moment of the police shutting down the stand, where she posted a photo of local newspaper, The East Hampton Press, covering the incident, which was originally posted to her Instagram page.

The photo of Julian and his friends shows them standing near the stand, where they put their hands on their heads, with Hampton police cars sitting in the background. Seinfeld even quoted one follower’s comment, which read, "People always talk about how kids today need to get back to the basics, and when the do, they change their mind."

Regardless of the shut down, Seinfeld also made sure to mention that the boys were still able to raise some serious tips during their time in business.

The lemonade stand’s mission was to raise more money for Jessica Seinfeld’s charity, Baby Buggy, which “focuses on providing families under financial strain with clothing, gear and services.” The organization has reportedly donated over 16 million items since it has been founded, with a motto that says, “Love Recycled.”

Reports also say that a Southampton bakery heard of the mishap and offered to donate cookies to the family to sell for their charity, putting them back in business.