FeedMore WNY urges community to help ‘Check Out Hunger’

Area retailers participate in largest annual fundraiser for hunger-relief nonprofit

Posted January 28, 2022

Western New Yorkers will be able to help feed their hungry neighbors while shopping for groceries at area retailers now and into the coming months. Dash’s Market, The Market in the Square, Tops Friendly Markets and Wegmans Food Markets are holding their annual Check Out Hunger campaigns to support FeedMore WNY’s programs and services. During Check Out Hunger, customers will be able to make a donation of $2, $3 or $5 at the register in order to feed struggling infants, children, families, veterans and older adults throughout Western New York.

The retailers’ respective Check Out Hunger campaigns will take place as follows:

• Tops Friendly Markets – January 23 through February 12, 2022
• Wegmans Food Markets – January 30 through March 12, 2022
• The Market in the Square – February 1 through February 28, 2022
• Dash’s Market – February 13 through March 5
• Lexington Cooperative Market – April 24 through May 21

Check Out Hunger is the largest annual fundraiser for FeedMore WNY and is critical to the hunger-relief organization as it responds to a high demand for services. In 2021, FeedMore WNY provided more than 12.8 million meals to hungry Western New Yorkers, which continues to be an increase compared to prepandemic distribution levels.

“The pandemic continues to have a devastating impact on countless families, children and older adults throughout our community, and FeedMore WNY is working hard to provide more nutritious food and vital services to our neighbors who need them most. We know that our community members face a long road ahead as they work to unbury themselves from financial hardship. For those who were already facing food insecurity, the road to recovery will be even more challenging,” Tara A. Ellis, president and CEO of FeedMore WNY, said. “That is why programs like Check Out Hunger are so crucial to FeedMore WNY. This incredible fundraiser enables us to continue our mission of offering dignity, hope and a brighter future to hungry Western New Yorkers. We are so grateful to our retail partners for holding their Check Out Hunger campaigns, and we encourage the Western New York community to take part in this opportunity to help feed their fellow neighbors.”

FeedMore WNY also expresses thanks to members of the Premier Group for holding their Check Out Hunger campaigns in late 2021, and to Price Rite, which wrapped its campaign earlier this month.

Check Out Hunger is the largest annual fundraiser for FeedMore WNY and is critical to the continuation of the organization’s mission to provide dignity, hope and a brighter future to Western New York neighbors in need.