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Irondequoit Community Cupboard, Inc.

The Irondequoit Community Cupboard, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization designed to meet a variety of needs for families and individuals in the Town of Irondequoit, NY.

Mission Statement

“To provide emergency assistance to Irondequoit residents with dignity, kindness and without prejudice.”

Vision

"To raise awareness of the presence and impact of hunger and poverty in our community. We envision a community where all people share resources to ensure that residents’ basic needs are met in times of limited resources.

We advocate for and reach out to those in need and try to influence public policy so that every person in our community has the necessary support and resources to enhance nutrition, health and welfare.”

United Way
Remember us at United Way giving time we are designee #2466

If you are in need of assistance, please call (585) 336-9107.
(no appointments are made online)

Distribution Hours (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)
Tuesday & Saturday from 9:30AM - 11:00AM.

Office Hours (BY PHONE ONLY)
Monday & Wednesday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Fridays 9:00AM-12:00PM

The Irondequoit Town Hall is NOT a drop off point for donations.

We are grateful for your kind donations but please, utilize one of our three drop off points if you are not bringing your items to us at ICC.

The 3 drop off points again are:

The Ridge Culver Fire Dept
The Irondequoit Library
The Irondequoit Community Center

"Letter from the President"
(July 2026)

Dear Friends,

Happy 4th of July, Happy 250 year anniversary!

Before I continue, I have a few volunteer work dates to fill for July, August and September. If you are a current volunteer, and would like to add another date to the schedule or if you forgot to reply to me, please email the dates you are NOT available to come in. I will then confirm dates with you before I put you on the calendar.

School is now out for the summer. This can be very difficult for many families who rely on the free meal programs while in school and our weekend backpack program. If you know of anyone who is in need of assistance right now, please give them our phone number; 336-9107. These are difficult times and it is imperative that we all look out for one another. Beef and produce are the items with the highest food increase right now which is why we offer these items. Not only do we purchase ground beef and chicken, fresh produce from Western NY Produce in the public market, eggs, cheese and margarine but our garden is not starting to providing amazing resources for our guests. SO far we have had greens like spinach, kale, swiss chard, radishes and herbs to provide; amazing treats!! Thank you to Anne Rowley, our Garden Coordinator and all of the volunteers who make our garden a reality.

Thank you to Mary Racinowski, our Weekend Backpack Coordinator and all of our committed volunteers who dedicate every Thursday morning during the school year making sure that everyone who is signed up receives their bags. Thank you to Amy and Anne, Sue and Don, Sharon, Karen S, Diane, Nina, Warren, John V, Karen K, Jeff and Barbara. In addition to coming weekly to distribute these bags, thank you to Mary, Jeff and Barbara and subs Diane and Nina for coming in every Wednesday to pack all of the bags for about 150 kids.

We have seen a large increase in unique guests. This means in addition to our guests who often come monthly, new residents have called for assistance. The need for assistance in Monroe County has increased significantly, particularly regarding food insecurity, federal SNAP benefits, and public assistance programs.

The growing need is reflected in several key areas:

Food Insecurity: Local food banks and pantries have reported a surge in demand. An estimated 1 in 7 Monroe County residents relies on SNAP benefits. When shifts in federal eligibility rules caused widespread concern, local pantry visits—such as at Rochester Hope—saw substantial increases, prompting expansions to support hundreds of families each week.

Public Assistance: The Monroe County Department of Human Services has faced high denial and sanction rates compared to peer counties, driving many low-income residents to seek emergency assistance through local nonprofits and 211.

Cost of Living: A recent study revealed that 67% of surveyed New York residents had to choose between buying food and paying for other essential living expenses.

In Monroe County the rise in homelessness is heart wrenching. Imagine coming home from work or school and finding your belongings on the street or only having an hour to get your needed items and get out. Many families with school age children are facing this horrible reality. Many moving house to house being able to stay with friends or family but many are not. https://www.wxxinews.org/local-news/2026-05-26/monroe-countys-worsening-homeless-problem-more-people-and-a-system-ill-equipped-to-help

If you know of a household with children, the East Irondequoit School District has a Summer Meal program that is open to ANYONE 18 and younger, anyone no matter where they live. https://www.eastiron.org/article/2908456

East Irondequoit CSD SUMMER MEALS PROGRAM LANCER EATS
East Irondequoit School Nutrition Free breakfast & lunch for ALL children 18 years old and younger

LOCATIONS:
Ivan Green Primary School, 800 Brown Road
Durand Eastman Intermediate School, 95 Point Pleasant Road
Helendale Road Primary School, 220 Helendale Road

DATES AND TIMES:
Monday – Friday From July 6, 2026 – August 24, 2026
Breakfast – 8:00am – 9:30am Lunch – 11:00am – 12:45PM

The East Irondequoit Summer Meals Program is a USDA-funded program.


Thank you so much to the following:

Everyone who donates at our drop off points
Everyone who is helping out at the Irondequoit Garden
Everyone who participated in our weekend backpack program
Thank you all of our volunteers who pick up groceries from Wegmans, and donated items at the Ridge Culver Fire Dept, the Irondequoit Library and the Irondequoit Community Center
Thank you to Sue Massar and her friend who come in once a month to pack groceries for seniors at the Rochester Regional Senior Housing
Thank you to our own board member, John Villenueve who comes to open the doors and remain while the weekend backpacks are getting picked up and while Sue is at ICC packing in the off hours.

In addition, thank you to:
Nicole Dube
Nancy Herbrand
Linda and James Dengal
Blackbaud donor
Mr and Mrs Yioulos
Cheryl Soanes
Mr and Mrs Gabello
Mr and Mrs Bissinger
Marianne Valerio
The Berke Family
Randy Schum
Donna and Paul Hennessey
Edith Williams
Jane Mills
Mr and Mrs Andersen
Rob Ross
Julie Thomas
Summerville Presbyterian Church
Mr and Mrs Mysliwiec
Maryianne Hellyar
Ann Klaus
Mr and Mrs Hortop
Mr and Mrs Halsey
Jeanne Columbo
Peter Piedmont
Mr and Mrs Marsh
Faith Keeley
Mr and Mrs Thiell
Marianne Valerio
Polish Falcons Gymnastic Assoc
Mr and Mrs Schuler
Diane Hamilton
Margaret Burns
Mary Schmitt
Resurrection Lutheran Church
Toby Berke
Nick Zinni
Irondequoit High School and East Irondequoit Tennis Teams
Susan and Mary Kay
Don and Nancy
Amy
Pat
Anne Sick
James Childs
Peg Baltz
Rochester General Hospital celebrating Nurses week. (Nurses are Heroes for their Community)
Encore Chocolates
Manny Applebaum
Amy McDermott
Nancy
Girl Scout Troop 60141
Heather Bennett
Doug Sangstar
Mary Boehm
Nancy Schreiber
Jamie Brinkman
Sandra Hogan
Susan Carmen Duffy
Michelle Seipp
Alecia Crawford
Maureen Preston
Robin Margrove
Kevin Hargrove
Ben Lawler
Linda Bagdon
Barbara West
Amy Jackson
Jodi Aman
Mr and Mrs Fiegel in memory of Skip Carey
Mr and Mrs Gabello

On behalf of our entire Board of Directors, we thank you!

Sincerely,

Debbie Evans
Founder and President


Our amazing and talented, hardworking Board of Directors

Lisa Loeser, Chairperson
MaryJo Toepfer, Vice Chairperson
John Kane, Treasurer
Cherie Evans, Secretary


Mary Bragg, Board Member
Rachel DeBlieck, Board Member
John Villeneuve, Board Member
Emily Arnold, Board Member
Diane Zaccarine, Board Member
Emily Wayland, Board Member

WAYS TO DONATE

* Go to our website at www.irondequoitcommunitycupboard.org and click on our Paypal link or use the QR code from your Smartphone.

* Look at our Top 10 list always listed on our Facebook page or our website and choose an item to purchase for us

* Donate food items and drop them off at any of our drop-off sites

* Donate gift cards for those who come to us after all of our deadlines have passed.

* Check donations can be made payable to ICC c/o Debbie Evans
PO Box 17834 Rochester, NY 14617