The Buffalo Bills Foundation and Wegmans are teaming up with FeedMore WNY to present Huddle for Hunger! The food and funds donated through Huddle for Hunger will help FeedMore WNY tackle the growing problem of food insecurity throughout WNY.
participate in the huddle for hunger high school challenge
From September 13-23, $10 of every Wegmans Tailgate Party Box sold (up to $50,000) will be donated to support Huddle for Hunger charities, including FeedMore WNY.
When you purchase tickets for the Buffalo Bills Foundation 50/50 raffle for the Sept. 23 Buffalo Bills game vs. the Jacksonsville Jaguars, you support Huddle for Hunger Charities, including FeedMore WNY.
Use the button below to directly support FeedMore WNY with your 50/50 raffle purchase!
The Huddle for Hunger Food Drive was a great success, collecting more than 31,000 pounds for our neighbors in need. FeedMore WNY appreciates everyone who donated and volunteered to make this event possible!
The Buffalo Bills Foundation and FeedMore WNY are teaming up with Wegmans to encourage local high school students and sports teams to help combat hunger in our community by joining the Huddle for Hunger initiative.
How it works:
Step 1 – Sign up your school to participate by filling out the Registration Link. We will provide a digital toolkit with logos and promotional graphics for anyone registered. There is no deadline to register, but you must complete the form in order to be eligible for any of the prizes.
Step 2 – Collect non-perishable food items for FeedMore WNY to be dropped off at the Community Food Drive on Sept. 17. Use #BillsHuddleforHunger in any posts and e-mail photos to HuddleForHunger@bills.nfl.net. Some ideas include:
• Host a “Huddle for Hunger” food drive at one of your sporting or school events.
• Put out donation bins near the entrance doors, cafeteria, etc. Donation bins are available for pick-up through FeedMore WNY, or you may use your own (please note on the registration form).
Step 3 – Show your school spirit and bring your donations to the Huddle for Hunger Food Drive at Highmark Stadium on Tuesday, Sept. 17 between 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
All local high schools are encouraged to participate to compete for one of the following:
• A Buffalo Bills-themed visit to your school and 8 tickets to the Monday Night Football Bills vs. Jaguars game on Sept. 23
• A Tour of Highmark stadium and a Wegmans tailgate party for 50 students and 8 tickets to the Bills vs. Jaguars game on Sept. 23
• A Buffalo Bills prize pack and 8 tickets to the Bills vs. Jaguars game on Sept. 23
*Winners will be selected by a committee of representatives from the Buffalo Bills Foundation, FeedMore WNY, and Wegmans. Winners will be selected based on scoring rubric in the following categories: Amount of donations collected, creativity, school spirit and use of social media.
We hope you will consider teaming up with us as we Huddle for Hunger for our community!
For more information, email HuddleForHunger@bills.nfl.net!
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FeedMore WNY offers youth-related programs to support kids and their families in Western New York that are in need of both healthy and accessible meals. Our BackPack program, designated baby needs pantries and school food pantries provide food access to those who need assistance.
By donating at one of our food drives or by making an online contribution, you will help our programs bring food to local children in need.
Contact Cait Evans at cevans@feedmorewny.org or by phone at (716) 822-2005 x3080.