Pile the Pantry Food Drive to Benefit FeedMore WNY

7 WKBW partners with UPS for month-long donation drive to help fight hunger in Western New York

Mar. 13, 2026 at 6:04pm

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7 WKBW is launching a month-long food drive called "Pile the Pantry" in partnership with UPS to benefit FeedMore WNY, a local hunger relief organization. The drive will collect non-perishable food items and household essentials at UPS store locations across Western New York throughout the month of April.

Why it matters

Food insecurity remains a persistent issue in Western New York, with many families and individuals struggling to access nutritious and affordable food. This drive aims to help FeedMore WNY, a leading hunger relief organization in the region, restock its pantries and provide essential supplies to those in need.

The details

Donation bins will be set up at participating UPS store locations across Western New York where community members can drop off non-perishable food items and household essentials. FeedMore WNY accepts a variety of items including canned fruits and vegetables, peanut butter and jelly, canned proteins, rice and pasta, shelf-stable milk, cereals, baby food and formula, as well as personal care and cleaning products.

  • The Pile the Pantry food drive will run throughout the month of April 2026.

The players

7 WKBW

A local television news station serving the Western New York region.

UPS

A global logistics company that is partnering with 7 WKBW to host donation bins at its retail locations.

FeedMore WNY

A leading hunger relief organization in Western New York that will receive and distribute the donated items to those in need.

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What’s next

The Pile the Pantry food drive will run throughout the month of April 2026, with donation bins available at participating UPS store locations across Western New York.

The takeaway

This community-driven food drive demonstrates the power of collaboration between local media, businesses, and hunger relief organizations to make a tangible difference in the lives of those facing food insecurity in Western New York.