FeedMore WNY

Free Comic Book Day Food Drive
2022-05-07 | Collector’s Inn, 3107 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14217, United States
Collector’s Inn is hosting a food drive to benefit FeedMore WNY on Free Comic Book Day! Make a donation and take photos with cosplayers from some of your favorite comic books.

Let's Pack the Pantry for Everyone!
2022-05-09 - 2022-05-21 | Multiple Locations, United States
Wegmans Food Markets and the Buffalo Bills are teaming up to help combat food insecurity in our communities for those with food allergies by donating allergen-friendly, gluten free, and lactose free items to FeedMore WNY and FoodLink (Rochester, NY). Now through May 22, customers at Buffalo and Rochester area Wegmans locations will have the opportunity to purchase and donate select food items and drop them in the donation bin at the front of each store. These items will benefit the two food banks and their member agencies.

The 30th annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive
2022-05-14 | Multiple Locations, United States
For 30 years, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) has conducted an annual nationwide food drive, collecting non-perishable food donations along postal routes.
The Stamp Out Hunger food drive returns this spring on Saturday, May 14, 2022! Support our program directly by making a donation in recognition of this annual event.

2nd Annual Superhero Food Drive
2022-05-21 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Dash’s Markets on Hertel Ave, 1770 Hertel Ave #3002, Buffalo, NY, 14216, United States
Buffalo’s Best Batman and surprise guests from the superhero community are coming together to fight hunger in Western New York! The 2nd annual Superhero Food Drive will be held at Dash’s Market on Hertel Avenue – both drive-thru and walk-up donations are welcome!

For more information, call (716) 491-4624 or email superherofooddrive@gmail.com.

The Superhero Food Drive is presented by William Lorenz, Jr., Mura Law Group and Dash’s Market.

Sweet Expectations
2022-06-14 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Seneca One, 1 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
In respect for our community, FeedMore WNY has made the difficult decision to postpone Sweet Expectations until Tuesday, June 14, 5:30-8:30pm at Seneca One. Our organization is currently working to provide emergency assistance to the neighborhood around Jefferson Avenue and our full attention must be on fulfilling our mission during this terrible time. Your support is truly needed now more than ever and we hope you will continue to participate in the auction and virtual event activities. Aside from the new date, all other event details will remain the same including the VIP reception.

Sweet Expectations is back! Join us, virtually or in-person, on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Seneca One as we celebrate a night of food, fun and sweet treats in support of the mission of FeedMore WNY.

For information on tickets or sponsoring the event, please contact Marinda Frazier at mfrazier@feedmorewny.org or (716) 822-2005 ext. 3082.

SNAP Outreach at Eden North Collins Food Pantry
2022-07-13 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Eden North Collins Food Pantry, 2059 Franklin St, North Collins, NY, 14111, United States
Meet with FeedMore WNY’s Lauren Merriman for a confidential SNAP prescreen to determine eligibility, receive SNAP application assistance, get answers to your SNAP questions and/or get connected to food resources in the community.

SNAP Outreach at the Gowanda Farmer’s Market
2022-07-14 15:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Gowanda Farmer & Artisan Market, 53 W Main St, Gowanda, 14070

Back-to-School Food Drive
2022-08-01 - 2022-09-01 | 40 Fountain Plaza, 40 Fountain Plaza, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Sandhill Investment Management and Ciminelli Real Estate Corporation are hosting a food drive to support FeedMore WNY. Donations can be dropped off in the barrels dispersed throughout the lobby of Fountain Plaza in Buffalo.

For more information, please contact Jenny Ly at jenny@sandhill-im.com

SNAP Outreach at the Niagara County Fair
2022-08-04 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Niagara County Fair, 4487 Lake Ave, Lockport, 14094

Run716
2022-08-07 | Flying Bison Brewing Company, 840 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY, 14210, United States
Take part in the annual Run716 15k, starting and ending in Buffalo’s Larkin District. After the run, enjoy live music and a post-event party at Flying Bison Brewery. Half of the event proceeds will benefit FeedMore WNY.

SNAP Outreach at the TCC Community Picnic
2022-08-08 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | The Salvation Army of Dunkirk, 704 Central Ave, Dunkirk, NY, 14048, United States
Meet with FeedMore WNY’s Brooke Barone for a confidential SNAP prescreen to determine eligibility, receive SNAP application assistance, get answers to your SNAP questions and/or get connected to food resources in the community.

SNAP Outreach at the TCC Community Picnic
2022-08-09 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Jackson-Taylor Park, 10th and Washington Street, Jamestown, 14701

Erie County Fair Opening Day Food Drive
2022-08-10 | Erie County Fair, 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg, NY, 14075, United States
Get FREE admission to the Erie County Fair’s opening day by making a donation of four or more canned food items at the gate. Food collected benefits FeedMore WNY.

Gates to the Erie County Fair open at 11:00 a.m.

FeedMore WNY at the Erie County Fair
2022-08-10 - 2022-08-21 | Erie County Fair, 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg, NY, 14075, United States
Find FeedMore WNY at the 97 Rock Booth inside of Gate 4 at the Erie County Fair. Spin the prize wheel for $5 to win, supporting FeedMore WNY!

20th Annual National Buffalo Wing Festival
2022-09-03 12:00 - 21:00, 2022-09-04 12:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Highmark Stadium, 1 Bills Drive, Orchard Park, NY, 14127, United States
FeedMore WNY is a proud charitable partner of the National Buffalo Wing Festival. Visit us during this year’s event at Highmark Stadium!

Volunteers are needed! Click here to register: https://cerv.is/0113gUiSmW7

The Meltdown Grilled Cheese Competition
2022-09-18 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Community Beer Works – 7th Street, 520 7th St, Buffalo, NY, 14201, United States
FeedMore WNY is partnering with Cabot Creamery and Community Beer Works to present The Meltdown Grilled Cheese Competition!
Sunday, September 18, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission: $25 donation to FeedMore WNY includes all grilled cheese tastings and one drink from CBW! Get your tickets by clicking here.

Community Beer Works – 7th Street
520 7th Street
Buffalo, NY 14201
Competitors:
Community Beer Works
B.A.B.S. Artisan Meats
And More!

Meatball Street Brawl VI
2022-09-25 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Osteria 166, 166 Franklin, Buffalo, NY
Join us for the sixth annual Meatball Street Brawl on September 25 at Osteria 166! Try some of the area’s best meatball dishes from local establishments as they compete to see who has the top meatball!
Each ticket covers all meatball and beverage tastings. The event is free for kids under 8.
A portion of the proceeds benefit FeedMore WNY.

15th Annual Walk Off Hunger
2022-10-15 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | River Fest Park, 249 Ohio St, Buffalo, NY, 14204, United States
Walk Off Hunger celebrates its 15th year! Join us at River Fest Park for our annual walk event.
Presented by Evans Bank.

Turkey Trot Food Drive 2022
2022-11-01 - 2022-11-30 | Multiple Locations, United States
For the twelfth straight year, YMCA Buffalo Niagara is teaming up with FeedMore WNY to help fight hunger this holiday season. The community is asked to drop off non-perishable food items to any local YMCA branch during the month of November. YMCA Turkey Trot participants can also drop off non-perishable donations during packet pick-up November 21-23 at the Independent Health Family Branch YMCA (150 Tech Drive, Amherst). Donation bins will also be available on race day, November 24 at the Delaware Family YMCA and inside the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center.

Delaware Family YMCA
2564 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216

Independent Health Family Branch YMCA
150 Tech Drive, Amherst, NY 14221

Ken-Ton Family YMCA
535 Belmont, Kenmore, NY 14223

Lockport Family YMCA
5833 Snyder Drive, Lockport, NY 14094

Southtowns Family YMCA
1620 Southwestern Blvd, West Seneca, NY 14224

William-Emslie Family YMCA
585 William St., Buffalo, NY 14208

YMCA Buffalo Niagara Association Office
301 Cayuga Road, Suite 100, Buffalo, NY 14225

** Thanksgiving / Day of Turkey Trot collection at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
153 Franklin St., Buffalo, NY 14202

SNAP Outreach at HIICAP Medicare Program
2022-11-02 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | John Duke Senior Center, 1201 Hyde Park Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY, 14301, United States

FeedMore WNY Wreath Sale
2022-11-08 - 2022-11-22 | Multiple Locations, United States
Handmade wreaths and festive centerpieces will be available for pre-order. Orders will open in November, with pick-ups on December 2-3, 2022. A portion of each purchase benefits the FeedMore WNY Foundation.
Learn more: https://www.feedmorewny.org/wreath-sale/

SNAP Outreach at Memory Café
2022-11-09 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Dale Association, 33 Ontario St, Lockport, NY, 14094, United States

"Friendsgiving" Buffalo Gay Bingo Food Drive
2022-11-12 18:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Amvets Medallion Post 13, 25 Review Pl, Buffalo, NY, 14207, United States
Join the Buffalo AIDS Plus Fund of WNY for the 16th season of Buffalo Gay Bingo!
On Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Amvets Medallion Post 13 (25 Review Pl, Buffalo, NY 14207), Buffalo Gay Bingo will be hosting a food drive to benefit FeedMore WNY! Everyone who brings at least one non-perishable food item will receive a raffle ticket for a drawing for $50.
Doors open at 6 p.m., with games beginning at 7 p.m. Click here for more details.

LE3, Inc. Food Drive
2022-11-14 - 2022-12-16 | LE3, Inc. (Williamsville Location), 35 California Drive, Williamsville, NY, 14221, United States
LE3 is hosting a food drive at their Williamsville location, benefitting FeedMore WNY. Food is being collected through December 16, 2022.
Locally Enriching Educational Experiences
35 California Drive
Williamsville, NY 14221

SNAP Outreach: Caregiver Support/VA Medical Center Outreach
2022-11-14 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Buffalo VA Medical Center, 3495 Bailey Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14215, United States
This event will be held in Freedom Hall Room 301.
Meet with FeedMore WNY’s Lauren Merriman for a confidential SNAP prescreen to determine eligibility, receive SNAP application assistance, get answers to your SNAP questions and/or get connected to food resources in the community.

SNAP Outreach at FISH of East Aurora
2022-11-15 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | FISH of East Aurora, 960 E Main St, East Aurora, NY, 14052, United States

Rock Out Hunger
2022-11-15 15:00 - 2022-11-22 10:00 UTC | Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, 1540 Maple Rd, Williamsville, NY, 14221, United States
Join 97 Rock’s DJ Jickster as he spends one week in a FeedMore WNY trailer, collecting food and funds for those in need this holiday season. Stop by our contactless food drive at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital and contribute to this important annual event!
Learn more: https://www.feedmorewny.org/rock-out-hunger/

Annual Gift of Giving Event at The Paper Store
2022-11-17 - 2022-11-27 | The Paper Store, 1569 Niagara Falls Blvd, Buffalo, NY, 14226, United States
Each November, The Paper Store holds their Annual Gift of Giving event, a special in-store initiative that helps support local food banks and pantries in their Stores’ communities. During the event, The Paper Store sells a custom-designed ornament for $4.99. For each ornament sold at the Amherst location, $1 is directly donated to FeedMore WNY!
The ornament design changes each year, and many customers look forward to collecting the ornament every holiday season. As a sign of appreciation for purchasing the ornament, customers are offered 20% off their purchase*.
As a family owned and operated company for over 55 years, the message of giving back and helping others is at the heart of The Paper Store. Learn more about the event at www.thepaperstore.com/giving.

*See store for details

Turkeys for Tickets
2022-11-17 07:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Multiple Locations, United States
The Buffalo Sabres are partnering with Wegmans and Audacy for a Thanksgiving turkey drive on Thursday, Nov. 17 to benefit FeedMore WNY and the Buffalo City Mission!
The turkey drive will take place from 7 to 9 a.m. in the following locations:

KeyBank Center Surface Lot (Enter lot from Baltimore Street, via Perry Street)
Wegmans in Amherst (675 Alberta Dr., Amherst, NY 14226)
Wegmans in West Seneca (370 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca, NY 14224)

For every 20-pound turkey dropped off, or the equivalent of a 20-pound turkey, the Sabres will give the donor one voucher, good for two tickets to an upcoming Sabres home game. Vouchers will be distributed immediately by volunteers at the drop-off sites.

A maximum of one voucher, which is good for two tickets, will be allotted per person. Fans can redeem their vouchers for select Sabres home games online using a promo code. Participants will have the option to purchase additional seats at the time of redemption.

Learn more: https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/sabres-wegmans-audacy-partner-for-2022-turkeys-for-tickets-drive/c-337615582
