Where to find Thanksgiving and holiday meals and food baskets in Rochester

Thanksgiving & holiday dinners

Blessed Sacrament Church

• Address: Chira Dia Center, 259 Rutgers St., Rochester, NY
• Thanksgiving Dinner: November 26, 2024, at 6:00 PM
• Christmas Dinner: December 19, 2024, at 6:00 PM and December 25, 2024, at 6:00 PM

Cameron Community Ministries

• Address: 48 Cameron Street, Rochester, NY
• Community Thanksgiving Dinner: November 28, 2024, at 12:00 PM

Open Door Mission

• Address: 210 West Main Street, Rochester, NY
• Phone: (585) 454-6696
• Thanksgiving Day Dinner: November 28, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  • Includes a religious service during dinner.
• Open to anyone in need.

St. Peter's Kitchen

• Address: Behind the church at 681 Brown Street, Rochester, NY
• Phone: (585) 235-6511
• Thanksgiving Dinner: November 28, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
• Christmas Dinner: December 25, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Thanksgiving food baskets

The following agencies are accepting applications for Thanksgiving food baskets. Applicants may need to provide:

• Proof of income
• Identification for all family members (including Social Security numbers)
• Photo identification for the head of household

Cameron Community Ministries

• Address: 48 Cameron Street, Rochester, NY
• Sign-up Date: November 1, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Requirements: Must have ID

Charles Settlement House

• Address: 71 Parkway, Rochester, NY
• Area Served: Northwest Rochester
• Sign-up: Register now for a Thanksgiving Basket.
• Requirements: Must bring ID for all household members, proof of income, expenses, and address.

Dimitri House

• Address: 102 North Union Street, Rochester, NY
• Sign-up Period: October 1–31, 2024 (Monday to Friday)
• Requirements: Must have at least one child under 17 in the household; proof of address and household size required.

Faith, Hope, and Charity Worship Center

• Address: 44 Columbia Avenue, Rochester, NY 14608
• Distribution Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Irondequoit Community Cupboard

• Address: 2841 Culver Road, Irondequoit, NY
• Area Served: Irondequoit residents only
• Sign-up: In-person only

Rochester Family Mission

• Address: 180 Raines Park, Rochester, NY 14613
• Thanksgiving Basket Drive: November 20, 2024, at 12:00 PM
• First come, first served.

Holiday season food baskets

Baden Street Settlement

• Address: 13 Vienna Street, Rochester, NY
• Service Area: Portions of 14609, 14605, 14604, and 14621
• Sign-up Period: October 1–December 13, 2024 (Monday–Thursday)
• Requirements: Proof of household income, residency, Social Security cards, and photo ID for the head of household.

Cameron Community Ministries

• Address: 48 Cameron Street, Rochester, NY
• Sign-up Date: December 1, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
• Requirements: Must have ID

Charles Settlement House

• Address: 71 Parkway, Rochester, NY
• Service Area: Northwest Rochester
• Requirements: ID for all household members, proof of income, expenses, and address.

Community Place of Greater Rochester

• Address: 145 Parsells Avenue, Rochester, NY
• Sign-up: First come, first served.
• Requirements: Proof of income, residency, and ID. Only for zip codes 14605, 14607, 14609, 14610, and 14621.

Irondequoit Community Cupboard

• Address: 2841 Culver Road, Irondequoit, NY
• Area Served: Irondequoit residents only

Rochester Family Mission

• Address: 180 Raines Park, Rochester, NY
• Basket Distribution Date: December 20, 2024, at 12:00 PM
• First come, first served.

SWEM Community Services

• Phone: (585) 503-8529
• Area Served: 14428, 14514, 14546, 14559, 14606, 14608, 14611, 14614, 14619, and parts of 14623 and 14624
• Sign-up Begins: November 4, 2024

Donations for Thanksgiving and holiday food programs

Organizations in Rochester are seeking donations of food, money, or toys for holiday programs. Some of the key donation opportunities include:

• Baden Street Settlement: Monetary donations at badenstreet.org/donate.
• Cameron Community Ministries: Donations and volunteer at cameroncommunity.org.
• Catholic Charities: Donations at fcscharities.org/helping/donate-online.
• Dimitri House: Non-perishable food, toiletries, clothing, or financial contributions. Visit dimitri-house.org.
• Rochester Family Mission: Non-perishable food or financial donations at rfmission.org.

For more details, please contact the organizations directly or visit their websites.