YMCA Buffalo Niagara and FeedMore WNY team up to fight hunger

Press Release 

YMCA Buffalo Niagara is proud to partner with FeedMore WNY this holiday season to combat hunger and food insecurity in the community.

Throughout November, Western New Yorkers are invited to support this cause by donating nonperishable food items at any local YMCA. Additionally, YMCA Turkey Trot participants are encouraged to bring donations when picking up their race packets at the Independent Health YMCA from Nov. 25-27. Donation bins will be available at the Delaware YMCA and inside the Buffalo Convention Center on Thanksgiving Day.

"FeedMore WNY appreciates YMCA Buffalo Niagara, WGRZ-TV Channel 2 ‘On Your Side’ and the Western New York community for once again partnering on this important food drive to nourish our community members experiencing food insecurity,” President and CEO Tara A. Ellis said. “Last year, FeedMore WNY provided enough food for more than 16 million meals to our neighbors in need throughout Erie, Niagara, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties. We can only do this because of the support of our community partners. We encourage everyone to participate in this food drive to assist individuals and families this holiday season and into the new year.”

“YMCA Buffalo Niagara is proud of our annual collaboration with FeedMore and WGRZ-TV Channel 2 to promote equitable access to healthy food,” said Danielle Roberts, YMCA vice president of community impact. “In the past 13 years, our dedicated supporters have contributed over 41,000 pounds of food to support FeedMore’s mission, and we look forward to significantly increasing this total with the community’s continued support.”

Donation sites include:

• Delaware YMCA: 2564 Delaware Ave., Buffalo
• Independent Health YMCA: 150 Tech Drive, Amherst
• Ken-Ton YMCA: 535 Belmont Ave., Kenmore
• Lockport YMCA: 5833 Snyder Drive, Lockport
• Southtowns YMCA: 1620 Southwestern Blvd., West Seneca
• William-Emslie YMCA: 585 William St., Buffalo

For more information, visit www.YMCABN.org or visit any YMCA Buffalo Niagara location.

Locally founded in 1852, YMCA Buffalo Niagara is a charitable, community-based organization committed to providing programs designed to build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. The YMCA's focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility is reflected in the variety of programs that are offered to all ages and abilities. A not-for-profit organization, YMCA Buffalo Niagara serves more than 1 in 15 people annually through six membership branches and four camps throughout Western New York, as well as at over 40 community-based program sites. For more information, visit www.YMCABN.org.