Among them are Danielle and Pete McHale, of Centereach, who say they handed over more than $18,000 to the company for a full kitchen remodel that never materialized. A bank check for more than $16,000 was accepted by Wren on April 11 — shortly before the company shut down operations.
“They had to know they were heading towards bankruptcy at that time,” Pete said. “They were cashing people’s checks, taking their money. It was actually theft.”
A review of Wren’s bankruptcy filing reveals just how widespread the fallout is. The list of people owed money spans more than 2,500 pages and includes customers from nearly every community on Long Island. Many had already demolished their existing kitchens or were mid-renovation when the company collapsed.
“I feel bad for us, but I feel bad for everyone and all the families going through this right now,” Danielle said.
Former customers will soon have an opportunity to confront the company directly. A court‑ordered Zoom meeting is scheduled for May 20, during which a Wren Kitchens representative will be required to answer questions under oath.
The McHales say they’ve reported their case to the New York State Attorney General’s Office, which confirmed it is reviewing complaints related to Wren. For now, though, the couple is left with an empty space where their kitchen should be — and no indication of whether they’ll ever recover their money.
“They took our money and basically ran,” Pete said.
News 12 reached out to Wren Kitchens and the company’s bankruptcy attorney for comment. Neither has responded.