Tops Friendly Markets launches 'Food 2 Families' campaign early to support neighbors impacted by pause in SNAP benefits

Tops Friendly Markets Press Release & Graphics

In response to the recent pause in SNAP benefits, Tops Friendly Markets is launching its 21^st annual “Food 2 Families” campaign earlier than usual to help ensure that no one in the community goes hungry. The campaign, dedicated to assisting neighbors facing food insecurity, will provide critical support to FeedMore WNY and surrounding food pantries throughout the region during a time of increased need.

“Our ‘Food 2 Families’ campaign has always been about giving back to the communities we serve,” said Ron Ferri, president of Tops Friendly Markets. “We are here to help support our neighbors during this trying time, and want to ensure that no one has to wonder where their next meal will come from – and that they are able to have access to affordable and nutritious items through our partners at local food pantries.”

Through this campaign, Tops invites customers to donate at the register starting this Saturday, Nov. 1, through Dec. 24. Donations of “Little Brown Bags of Hope” can be made in $5, $10 or $20 increments, or customers can round up their transaction. Additionally, donations can be made online at www.topsneighborshelpingneighbors.com to support a family in their community. Here, you can even select the food bank your donation will support – making it easy to contribute from your phone, tablet or desktop. These “Little Brown Bags” are filled with nutritious items that can help a family stretch a meal even further.

While donations are welcome throughout the campaign, many look forward to the one-day food drive on Friday, Dec. 5, when we’ll be joined by our media partner, WGRZ-TV Channel 2, as well as FeedMore WNY’s staff and volunteers.

You can bring donations directly to the following Tops locations, where our volunteers will happily accept them from the trunk of your car:

√ 5827 S. Transit Road, Lockport

√ 890 Young St., Tonawanda

√ 3980 Maple Road, Amherst

√ 4777 Transit Road, Depew

√ 6150 S. Park Ave., Hamburg

√ 2101 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo

Headquartered in Williamsville, NY, Tops Markets operates a robust network of 152 grocery stores spanning New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont, including one franchise location in Lewiston. Discover more at www.topsmarkets.com.