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A Community Kitchen on a Journey to End Hunger

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About A Meal And More

A Meal & More, Inc. serves Rochester city residents by providing home-cooked meals in a safe, welcoming, family dining environment that promotes dignity, respect, and connection for anyone in need.

We employ a staff that is responsible for cooking the meals, washing dishes, ensuring security and a welcoming presence at the door, and overseeing the work of the volunteers that help serve each meal. A Meal and More's volunteer Board of Directors oversees general operations, staffing, volunteer coordination, publicity, fund raising, grant writing, and financial management. 

 

Board of Directors

Chris Nuccitelli, President
Angelica Stevens, Treasurer
Carolyn Mok, Secretary
Rev. Lance Robbins, Receiving Treasurer
Debra Nelson, Volunteer Coordinator
Andrea Stridiron
Cath Bullinger

Serena Compitello

Bill Soleim

Kim Schaff

 

Staff

Julie Zapata, Executive Chef
Betty Rivers, Dishwasher
Brad Hurst, Greeter/Security

Donate

You can help feed people in need through financial contributions and donations of food. To make a tax-deductible financial contribution to A Meal and More, choose one of the following three options:


#1) PayPal. You can either, log into your Paypal account, OR... simply enter your credit card info by clicking "Pay with Debit or Credit Card." Please consider that PayPal charges us a 3% fee deducted from your donation.  


#2) With a check. Please make your check payable to A Meal & More, Inc, and mail it to 25 Broadway, Rochester, NY 14607


#3) United Way. You can contribute through your workplace's United Way drive by selecting A Meal and More for your donor-designated contribution using the number 1483.


Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

About A Meal and More's Family

 We employ a staff that is responsible for cooking the meals, washing dishes, ensuring security and a welcoming presence at the door, and overseeing the work of the volunteers that help serve each meal. A Meal and More's volunteer Board of Directors oversees general operations, staffing, volunteer coordination, publicity, fund raising, grant writing, and financial management. 

Interested in donating food? These items are always needed.

Large or commercial sizes are preferred, but all donations will be gratefully accepted. Items can be dropped-off at the Christ Church kitchen on Wednesdays and Sundays from 10 am to 1 pm.

Grocery store gift cards are always accepted and appreciated!

Hygiene Items

Examples are soap, toothpaste, deodorant, toothbrushes, and shampoo

Bagged Lunches Items

Examples are deli meat such as turkey, ham, bologna, Juice boxes, water bottles,  Applesauce (individual), Fruit cups (individual) 

Juices

Examples are  Capri Sun Juice boxes, gallon or 1/2 gallon bottles of apple, orange, cranberry-apple.

Condiments

Examples are ketchup, mayonnaise, and mustard - both bottles/jars and individual packets

Fresh Produce and dressings

Examples are ranch or Italian salad dressings and fresh produce - lettuce, celery, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, clementines, grapes, bananas, apples

Soups and Broth

Examples are beef, chicken and vegetable broth, vegetable soup, condensed cream of mushroom and chicken.

Frozen and Canned Vegetables

Examples are green beans, corn, peas, mixed vegetables

Grocery Items/Dry Goods

Examples are large ground coffee, hot chocolate mix, canned beans, canned fruits and large applesauce bottles, 5lb or larger sugar and flour

Pastas & Sauces

Examples are  Cavatappi, Elbow, Rotini, Penne, large jarred pasta sauce, tomato and marinara sauce, canned diced tomatoes 

A Glimpse of A Meal and More

    About A Meal And More

    Support

    • A Meal and More, Inc. is a non-profit, IRS tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.


    • Financial support is obtained from area churches, private and governmental grants, local businesses, and individuals.


    • Foundations and businesses that support A Meal and More include the Alstom Signaling Foundation, Ashley Family Foundation, Canandaigua National Bank and Trust, Glover Crask Charitable Trust, Howe and Rusling, Masonic Service Bureau, and the Waldron Rise Foundation.


    • Foodlink provides much of the food needed to prepare meals.


    • Local businesses that support A Meal and More by providing or donating food include: Price Rite, BJ's Wholesale Club, Wegmans (bread and desserts every week), and Stuart's Spices

    Our Support

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    Meal Hours

    Christ Church, 141 East Avenue, Downtown Rochester Lawn Street Parking Lot Door

    We serve hot meals every Wednesday and Sunday 52 weeks a year. Wednesdays from 11:30am-1:00pm and Sundays 1:15pm to 2:30pm.

    Volunteer Hours

    Wednesdays from 10am to 1pm (Serving Times) 11:30am to 1pm

    Sundays from 11:30am to 2:30pm (Serving Times) 1pm to 2:30pm

    Volunteers play an essential role!

    Setting tables, assisting with meal preparation, serving food, and helping with cleanup.

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