Uniting and Healing through Hope hosts annual Easter food drive

The nonprofit is collecting donations at six local Tops stores to tackle food insecurity in Monroe County.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Uniting and Healing through Hope, a nonprofit organization in Monroe County, New York, is hosting its annual Easter season food drive. The drive will run from Thursday, March 23 through Sunday, March 29, with donation drop-off locations at six local Tops grocery stores. The organizers will hold a news conference on Thursday to provide details on the drive, including how to donate online or purchase food baskets for those in need, as well as volunteer opportunities.

Why it matters

Food insecurity remains a persistent issue in the Rochester area, especially during holiday seasons when families may face additional financial strain. This drive by Uniting and Healing through Hope aims to collect donations to help provide meals for those struggling with hunger in the community.

The details

The Uniting and Healing through Hope food drive will accept donations at the following Tops locations in Monroe County: Henrietta (1215 Jefferson Rd.), Rochester (450 West Ave.), Brighton (1900 Clinton Ave.), Greece (3507 Mt. Read Blvd.), Irondequoit (999 East Ridge Rd.), and Rochester (1601 Penfield Rd.). The drive will run for five days, from Thursday, March 23 through Sunday, March 29. Organizers will share more details about online donation options and food basket purchases for those in need at a news conference on Thursday.

The food drive will run from Thursday, March 23 through Sunday, March 29.
Organizers will hold a news conference on Thursday, March 23 to provide more details on the drive.

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