Make a Difference
100% of every donation supports Grand Island families in need. No salaries. No overhead. Just neighbors helping neighbors.
In 2025: 183 families helped · 433 neighbors served
Together we raised $33,300 — crushing our $20,000 goal. Because of you, Grand Island. Food insecurity exists 365 days a year. With your continued generosity, we look forward to assisting our valued neighbors throughout the year.
Secure, fast, and easy. You do not need a PayPal account — you can donate with any credit or debit card. Any amount makes a difference.
Donations go directly to GIneighbors14072@gmail.com
Make your check payable to Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island, Inc. and mail it to our PO Box.
Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island, Inc.
PO Box 155
Grand Island, NY 14072
Drop non-perishable items at either location — no appointment needed. Check our urgent needs list to see what's most needed right now.
Thompson Farms Market
Grand Island Memorial Library
Both accept donations year-round.
Your Impact
Provides a week of breakfast cereal for a family
Stocks a full bag of pantry essentials for a neighbor in need
Helps a Grand Island family through a difficult month
Supports multiple families with food and grocery gift cards
These generous neighbors and organizations made 2025 possible — helping 183 families and 433 neighbors right here on our island.
"The Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island extends a heartfelt thank you to our community for stepping up during an unprecedented year of need and helping brighten the holiday season for 183 Grand Island families — 279 adults and 154 children for a total of 433 neighbors. Through the annual Share Your Happiness Campaign, Grand Island residents truly did exactly that — sharing their happiness and helping neighbors in need. Thanks to the generosity of individuals, churches, organizations, and local businesses, the campaign raised more than $33,300, crushing its $20,000 goal."
— Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island716 Giving Day
William & Lisa Ackendorf
Bonnie Albrecht
Toni Amantia
Anderson's Frozen Custard
Richard & Bridget Anderson
Anonymous
Chris Aronica
Michael Asbach
Jim and Nancy Attard
Robert Austin
Nancy Aydelotte
Phyllis Baker
Jared & Barbara Barlow
Paul & Judith Bassette
Deborah Beis
Raymond & Debbie Billica
John & Carol Blair
Keith Bogdan
Deborah Bota
Bridgeview Garden Club
Stephanie Brown
Kimberly Buerger
Buffalo Friends of Folk Music — Nan & Keith Hoffman, Joe Tumino
Buffalo Launch Club
Marcia Burzynski
Anthony & Rose Buscaglia
Linda Bush
Margaret Cala
Andrew & MaryElizabeth Calderon
Beth Cardarella
Salvatore Cardullo
CareALot Daycare Families
Jayne Carrig
Adrienne Cassata
Christine Cassert, in honor of Mary Herbst
John Celani
Certified Auto Brokers
Charles N DeGlopper Memorial Post 9249, in memory of all Veterans and Auxiliary
Christine A Learman, CPA
Sam Clarke
David & Karen Conboy
Therese & Francis Conway
Vincent Corulli
Marlene & Laura Coughlin
County of Erie
Nancy Davis
John & Christine Decker
Dominic & Elizabeth Defeo
Marcella DiPasquale
Jerry & Diane Doane
Thomas & Michele Drabik
Eajaz Syed Family Giving Fund
Margaret Ehlenfield
Ellden's Staff at Pancake Breakfast
Stanley & Baynham Ellson
Empire Dismantlement Corp.
Eric H Berger Insurance
Julie Beth Estenoz
Anne Fahning
Jamie Ferrie
Heather Figler
Kevin Flaherty/Art of Taxidermy NY
Jacqueline Foote
Kathleen Franz
Christine Freeland
Fresenius Kabi USA
Friends of Annie Carlson
Valerie Gaydosh
Nicole Gerber/Dave Reilly, in memory of Hank Kammerer
Eilene Gerbrian
John Gibney
Daniel Gietz
David & Sally Goris
Stephanie Goris
Alan Govern
Grand Island American Legion Post
Grand Island Central School District Payroll Deductions
Grand Island Central School District Students & Staff
Grand Island Golden Age Center
Grand Island Senior High DECA Club
Grand Island Senior InterAct Club
Grand Island Senior Student Council
Grand Island Senior High Yearbook Club
Grand Island Lions Club
Grand Island Town Hall Employees
Greater Buffalo Track Club
James Greer
Mike Greer
Daniel Griggs
Carol Hamm
Jeffrey & Kristyna Hassler
Katherine Hastings & Catherine Rayhill
Frances Havens
Lee & Mary Herbst
Kathleen Hillman
Mary Hinkle
Sarah Hinrichs
Thomas Hodick
Caroline Boron Honsberger
Charles & Carol Horrigan
Huth Road Elementary Early InterAct Club
Amanda Janik
Laura & Raimondi Janik
James Joyner
JPMC Foundation
Kaegebein Elementary Early InterAct Club
Lynn Kahn
Richard & Kathleen Karpie
Kiddos Korner Daycare Families
Norman & Susan Kilb
Lisa Kladke
Joseph & Sandra Knab
Richard and Sheryl Knab
Ryan Kneidinger
Jennifer Kopf
Paul & Marian Koppmann
Frank & Kathleen Kovacs
Janelle Krupp
Robert Kucharski
Peter & Beverly Kuszczak
Bob Lamb
Emily Langworthy & Brownie Troop 31023
Deb Laramee
Arlene Larry
Gail Lazenby
Lori Lewandowski
Frederick & Debra LosKamp
Judie Lovato
Thomas Luescher
Jodi Luisi
M&T Bank
Megan MacConkey
Maguire Chevrolet of Grand Island
John & Jenna Majewski
Amber Maras
Corey Maras
Robert & Elaine Marinucci
Robert & Elsie Martino
Krystina McDonnell
Paula McDonnell
Daniel McMahon
Wendy Menter
Bob Merritt
Michelle Mesmer
Jay & Joann Mileham
Patrick Miller
Daniel Mohr
Moose Lodge
Trisha Mortellaro
Anthony & Nancy Morth
Arthur Morth
Patricia Murphy
Niagara Sailing Club
Nickel City Hardwood
Richard & Susan Nicol
Northwest Bank Foundation
Lynn Noworyta
Occasions by Osteria
OurGeneration LLC
Angelo & Rosalie Palamuso
Frank and Colleen Perno
Samuel & Dominique Petrie
Robert Piatek
Paulette Pierce
Stephen & Karen Piershalski
Pinnacle Island LLC
John & Joanne Podlucky
Gary & Stephanie Pritchard
Sheri Lynn Pulvino
Richard & Heidi Ray
Donnette Rayhill
Jodi Robinson
Brian Rochford
Gary & Carol Roesch
Rotary Club of Grand Island
Rotary International
Jean Roth
Jacqueline Royal
Brian Runions
Gene Runions, in memory of Larry and Shirley Runions
Todd Runions
Gregory & Kristin Ryan
Tamara Salczynski
Sandy Beach Farm Store and Bakery
Mary Schultz
Lois Schwabl
John Braun & Mary Scott
Kathryn Shaklee
Deborah Sharon
Scott Shaw
Barbara Sherman
Sidway PTA
Mrs. M. Simone
Joseph & Carol Simpson
Paul & Christine Sipson
Kevin Slach