food 2 families

Through the 17th annual Food 2 Families food drive, you can purchase virtual “Little Brown Bags of Hope” from Tops Friendly Markets locations in our service area.

On December 3, 2021, join 2 On Your Side WGRZ-TV, Tops Friendly Markets and Townsquare Media at our outdoor food and fund drive at six Tops locations around Western New York!

Purchase your “Little Brown Bag of Hope” from November 14, 2021 through December 24, 2021!

Virtual “Little Brown Bags of Hope” will be available throughout the holiday season at Tops Friendly Markets in our service area. By making a $5, $10 or $20 donation at the register, food will be donated directly to our program.

Many families rely on FeedMore WNY for support during the holiday season. As our region continues to adapt to the ongoing health crisis, your donation of food or funds can have an even greater impact on those affected.

Help us provide assistance to families, children, individuals and older adults in Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie and Niagara counties by contributing at your local Tops Markets.



purchase a little brown bag of hope

food 2 families food drive

On December 3, 2021, join FeedMore WNY, 2 On Your Side WGRZ-TV and Townsquare Media at one of these participating Tops Friendly Markets locations:

3980 Maple Road, Amherst, NY 14226
7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Volunteer in Amherst

2101 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207
7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Volunteer in Buffalo

4777 Transit Road, Depew, NY 14043
5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Volunteer in Depew

6150 South Park Blvd, Hamburg, NY 14075
7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Volunteer in Hamburg

5827 S Transit Road, Lockport, NY 14094
7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Volunteer in Lockport

7200 Niagara Falls Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304
7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Volunteer in Niagara Falls




most needed items

Participating in the December 3 food drive? To meet the need of our community, we are currently most in need of the following nonperishable items:

    • Shelf-stable proteins (such as canned tuna fish, canned chicken, peanut butter)
    • Low sodium canned vegetables
    • Low sugar canned fruit
    • Whole wheat pasta and rice

make an online donation

volunteer at food 2 families

Volunteers will help us conduct a food drive at each participating Tops Friendly Markets location. Tasks include collecting donations from community members, sorting donations, loading donations onto the FeedMore WNY truck and other event logistics.

Volunteers are asked to dress appropriately for the weather, as this is an outdoor event.

For the health and safety of event participants, all volunteers are required to answer “no” to the following questions:

    • Have you had any COVID-19 symptoms in the 14 days before your shift?
    • Have you had a positive COVID-19 test in the 14 days before your shift?
    • Have you had close contact with a suspected/confirmed COVID-19 case in the 14 days before your shift?

Volunteer opportunities are available in Amherst, Buffalo, Depew, Hamburg, Lockport, and Niagara Falls.

event contact information

For donation and general event inquiries, contact Marinda Frazier at mfrazier@feedmorewny.org or (716) 822-2002.

For media inquiries, contact Catherine Shick at cshick@feedmorewny.org or (716) 822-2002.

For volunteer inquiries, contact Frank Pacella at fpacella@feedmorewny.org or (716) 822-2002.