Looking to give back this holiday season? The Interdenominational Health Ministry Coalition has shared with us a list they compiled of Rochester-area needs.
THANKSGIVING & CHRISTMAS DINNERS
Blessed Sacrament Church
259 Rutgers St. Rochester, NY 14607
Thanksgiving Dinner: November 22, 2022 6:00pm
Christmas Dinner: December 19, 2022 6:00pm
They are planning on both meals being sit down.
Open to the public
Call Mary Jo Lightholder for more info: 442-5279 mjlightholder@frontiernet.net
Cameron Community Ministries
(585) 254-2697
48 Cameron Street
Christmas Party for children in Kindergarten through 6th grade.
December 19, 2022 4:00pm-6:00pm
Community Place of Greater Rochester
(585) 288-0021
145 Parsells Avenue
Autumn Community Feast
Thursday November 17, 2022
5:30pm-7:30pm
Faith, Hope, and Charity Worship Center
44 Columbia Avenue
Rochester, NY 14608
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Saturday, November 19, 2022 1:00pm-4:00pm
Outside walk-up, pull-up (auto/bicycle) pick-up only
Social distancing is strictly enforced. Masks required to be served.
Open Door Mission
(585) 454-6696
210 West Main Street
Thanksgiving Day November 24, 2022, 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Religious service during dinner service
Anyone in need is welcome
Cost: none
St. Peter’s Kitchen
(585) 235-6511
Thanksgiving dinner
Behind the church at 681 Brown Street
Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2022, 12:00 -1:00 PM
Christmas Dinner: December 23, 2022, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Anyone in need is welcome.
THANKSGIVING FOOD BASKETS
The following agencies are accepting applications for Thanksgiving food baskets for needy families. An interview may be required and clients may be asked to present the following documentation for proof of eligibility: proof of income; identification for each family member, including social security number; and photo identification for the head of household. Please note that services are limited to areas listed. Call the agency for additional information.
Cameron Community Ministries
(585) 254-2697
48 Cameron Street
Thanksgiving food basket
Call 9:00am-12:00pm
Charles Settlement House
(585) 445-3918
71 Parkway
Register now for a Thanksgiving Basket. Groceries will be handed out Tuesday November 22nd 10am-2pm Must bring ID for all members of household, proof of income, proof of expenses and proof of address. Also, bring bags/cart/helping hand/transportation to bring your items home.
Dimitri House
(585) 325-1796
Food baskets
102 North Union Street
Anyone in need is welcome. Call the number above through November 19, 2021 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday. Must have at least 1 child under 17 living in the household; proof of address and number of members of household required. Baskets given on a first come, first served basis to qualified applicants. Cost: none
Irondequoit Community Cupboard
(585) 336-9107
Food baskets
4275 Culver Road
Area served: Irondequoit. Sign up in person only.
Rochester Family Mission
(585) 436-7523
388 Tremont Street
2022 Thanksgiving Basket hand out
First come, first served
Call for more information
rfmission.org
CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKETS
The following agencies are accepting applications for Christmas food baskets for needy families. All agencies require an interview and clients must present the following documentation for proof of eligibility: proof of income; identification for each family member, including social security number; and photo identification, proof of current address for the head of household. Not all agencies cover every area of the city; be sure to check each listing for Zip Codes covered. For additional information, contact the appropriate agency at the number given.
Baden Street Settlement
(585) 325-4910 ex.1137 or ex.1134
13 Vienna St.
Serves E. Ridge Road (north), Inner Loop (south), St Paul Street (west), Portland Avenue/Carter Street (east); portions of 14605, 14604 and 14621. MUST LIVE IN THE SERVICE AREA Apply at the above address October 3-December 15, 2022 8:30 AM – 12:30PM and 2:00PM –
4:00 PM, Monday – Friday Please bring: Photo ID of head of household, verification of all in the household, verification of address, verification of income, social security cards of all in the household.
Beyond the Sanctuary (Memorial AME Zion Church)
Christmas baskets will be be given out December 14 and 15, 2022 12:00pm-6:00pm
Call (585) 512-8911 to sign up.
Cameron Community Ministries
(585) 254-2697
48 Cameron Street
Starting December 1, 2022 Call 9:00am-12:00pm to sign up
Charles Settlement House
(585) 445-3918
71 Parkway
Register now for a Christmas Basket
Groceries will be handed out Tuesday December 13th 10am-2pm. Must bring ID for all members of household, proof of income, proof of expenses and proof of address. Also, bring bags/cart/helping hand/transportation to bring your items home.
Community Place of Greater Rochester
(585) 288-0021. 145 Parsells Avenue
Last day to register is Monday October 31, 2022 9:00AM-3:00PM
57 Central Park, Rochester, NY 14605 or 145 Parsells Avenue, Rochester, NY 14609. Bring ID, proof of income and residency. Only for zip codes: 14605, 14607, 14609, 14610, 14621
Irondequoit Community Cupboard
(585) 336-9107
Food baskets
4275 Culver Road
Area served: Irondequoit. Sign up in person only.
Rochester Family Mission
(585) 436-7523
388 Tremont Street
2022 Christmas Basket hand out
First come, first served
Call for more information
rfmission.org
SWEM Community Services
(585) 235-4494
Christmas food baskets
350 Chili Avenue (clients must call, no messages please) Serves 14428, 14514, 14546, 14559, 14606, 14608, 14611, 14614, 14619, parts of 14623 (west of Genesee River), 14624. Call the above number between November 1 – 30, 2022 (Closed Thanksgiving Day)
Cost: none
DONATIONS FOR THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS, AND GIFTS
Those who wish may donate money, food, or toys to the following:
Baden Street Settlement
Monetary donations can be made at https://badenstreet.org/donate/ For further information, call (585) 325-4910.
Cameron Community Ministries
Accepts unwrapped gifts for infants to teens. Monetary donations also welcome by mail or online. https://cameronministries.org/donate/
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester Annual Christmas Appeal
Make checks out to Annual Christmas Appeal and mail to Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, Christmas Appeal, 1150 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY 14624. (585) 328-3210.
Central Library Mitten Tree
The Mitten Tree will be going up on October 24, 2022 and will run through January 2023. Please consider donating mittens, gloves, hats, socks, scarves and hoodies in sizes child to adult.
Community Place of Greater Rochester
https://www.communityplace.org/donate/
Donation can be mailed to:
The Community Place
Attn: Development
57 Central Park
Rochester, NY 14605
DePaul
Seeking Holiday Helpers to purchase gifts for clients in DePaul’s mental health residential and treatment programs. Contact Amy Cavalier at (585) 719-3102 or at acavalier@depaul.org to be matched with a holiday wish that includes an individual’s gender, age and size. Monetary donations are always welcome. Tax-deductible financial contributions can be made by check and mailed to “DePaul Holiday Helpers Program,” 1931 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY 14624, or made online https://www.depaul.org/donate/donation-form/
Dimitri House
Accepts donations of non-perishable food items, toiletries, household items, clothing, office supplies, or money. Make checks payable to Dimitri House and mail to 102 North Union Street, Rochester, NY 14605. Items can be dropped off Monday - Thursday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and
1:00 – 5:00 PM. Friday 9:00AM-12:00PM. For further information, call (585) 325-1796 or visit https://www.dimitri-house.org/donate-now
Hillside Family of Agencies
Special Santa, Hillside’s annual holiday giving project, is a true community collaboration that unites compassionate individual donors and every Hillside staff member. Last year, Special Santa provided toys and gifts for thousands of children and families served by Hillside throughout Western and Central New York, and in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Help us do it again this year—starting Saturday, October 30!
How You Can Help DONATE DIRECTLY and help today! Your support will help brighten the holidays for thousands of children in need.
SHOP ONLINE! Beginning Saturday, October 30, Hillside’s Amazon Smile Charity Page will be your online Special Santa headquarters. Simply choose a region and program, and start shopping—all items will be shipped directly to Hillside program sites.
SPREAD THE WORD! We need your help to tell your friends and neighbors about this important program. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn, share our Special Santa posts, and help us make this the most successful Special Santa season ever.
Important 2021 Dates
Now through October: Donate anytime to support Special Santa Saturday, October 30: Hillside’s Amazon Smile charity page goes live Saturday, December 11: Last day to place online orders
For more information, please visit www.hillside.com. If you have any questions, please fill out the contact us form.
Rochester Family Mission
Accepts donations of non-perishable food items. Financial donations are also accepted. Checks should be made payable to Rochester Family Mission and mailed to 388 Tremont Street, Rochester, NY 14608. For more information, call (585) 436-7523.
https://www.rfmission.org/support
https://www.rfmission.org/supplies
SWEM Community Services
(585) 235-4494
350 Chili Ave
Call to receive list of food items needed to make a Christmas basket and information about delivery of donation.
Third Presbyterian Church
Monetary donations are accepted make checks payable to Third Presbyterian Church and mail to 4 Meigs Street, Rochester, NY 14607. You can also donate online at https://www.thirdpresbyterian.org/outreach/christmas-baskets/
Villa of Hope’s Holiday Wishes Program
Holiday Wishes 2022 will begin after Thanksgiving. We invite you to stop by any Starbucks or branch of The Summit Federal Credit Union and pick up a wish tag – each tag has a youth’s three wishes! All unwrapped gifts are dropped off at the Starbucks or The Summit Federal Credit Union where you picked up the tag. Thank you for bringing Hope to the youth and families we work with every day! If you are unable to make it to Starbucks or Summit Federal Credit Union, or you are not a fan of shopping, we have gift lists on Amazon; you can order from the comfort of your own computer! Visit https://tinyurl.com/Villagifts (Community programs) or https://tinyurl.com/HolidayWishesVilla (campus). You can also easily make a secure online donation at https://www.villaofhope.org/donate/#donation-form