FeedMore WNY's 'Party at the Pier' to feature evening of music, summer eats on Buffalo waterfront

Press Release 

Celebrate a vibrant summer evening on the waterfront with live music, food and drinks for seafarers and landlubbers alike! “Party at the Pier” will be held from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at Buffalo River Fest Park, 249 Ohio St. Presented by Tops Friendly Markets and featuring Fresh Catch Poke Co., “Party at the Pier” is an exciting summer fundraiser to benefit FeedMore WNY.

“Party at the Pier” will showcase delicious dishes from Fresh Catch Poke Co., including seafood rolls, swordfish sliders, Buffalo chicken sliders, mussels and clams, and a shrimp boil. WNY Food Carts and Tops Friendly Markets also will offer a variety of non-seafood options. In addition to food, admission includes an open bar with signature cocktails and mocktails, and tastings and pours from Hartman’s Distilling Co. and Southern Tier Brewing Co.

Eventgoers will have the opportunity to dance the night away to two music acts: DJ Sike and Too Yacht to Handle, WNY’s new yacht rock band. “Party at the Pier” also will feature a 50/50 drawing, silent auction and raffles.

Admission is $100 per person. Eventgoers also have the option to purchase a four-pack of tickets for $375. All proceeds from “Party at the Pier” will benefit FeedMore WNY’s vital programs and services, providing nourishment, hope and brighter futures to Western New Yorkers experiencing food insecurity. Tickets are available at https://www.feedmorewny.org/get-involved/party-at-the-pier-2024/.

"Tops is thrilled to return as presenting sponsor for this impactful event supporting FeedMore WNY," said Kristen Hanson, Tops group vice president, center store merchandising, northeast shared services. "Innovative community engagement is vital for raising awareness about food insecurity, a pervasive issue affecting all parts of our community."

Michael Tobin, founder of Fresh Catch Poke Co., said, “We are truly honored and excited to be working with FeedMore WNY, Tops Friendly Markets and so many other industry colleagues to bring a fun summer seafood event to Buffalo River Fest Park. FeedMore WNY is an incredible asset to the WNY community, and we wanted to show that appreciation by getting outside and celebrating everything that they do.”

Last year alone, FeedMore WNY assisted more than 142,000 individuals throughout Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie and Niagara counties, and provided enough food throughout its programs and services for nearly 17 million meals.

“FeedMore WNY is thankful for the continued support of the community as we work to alleviate hunger and tackle root causes of food insecurity throughout Western New York,” said Collin Bishop, chief communications officer. “The proceeds from ‘Party at the Pier’ will enable FeedMore WNY to sustain and grow our vital services – including our backpack and school pantry programs nourishing children in need, our home-delivered meals providing nutrition and companionship to our neighbors who are homebound, and our free workforce development courses transforming the lives of people with high barriers to employment. We encourage everyone to join us on Thursday, Aug. 1, for an unforgettable summer evening to benefit our neighbors experiencing food insecurity.”

More information can be found at www.feedmorewny.org.