Greater Rochester Chamber Foundation Seeking Donations for 2025 SBC Cares Thanksgiving Appeal
ROCHESTER, NY (October 21, 2025) – Greater Rochester Chamber’s Small Business Council affiliate is seeking corporate donations for the 2025 SBC Cares Thanksgiving Appeal made possible by Greater Rochester Chamber Foundation.
Each year, the Small Business Council provides Thanksgiving food boxes to families in need. In 2024, the Thanksgiving Appeal donated over 2,800 boxes of food and over $14,000 to local organizations thanks to 137 donor companies and 150 local volunteers. Since its inception over 20 years ago, the SBC Cares initiative has donated over $1.25 million in food supplies to families in need.
Companies can get involved in a number of ways:
- Build Food Boxes
- Make a Monetary Donation
- Volunteer Your Time
“Amidst uncertain times, the need to give back to our shared community is greater than ever. Our region is experiencing an increased need this holiday season, and the Small Business Council and Greater Rochester Chamber are proud to help organize our region to fill this need,” said Steve Hogan, President, Small Business Council. “Each year, our Thanksgiving Appeal is made possible by the generosity of the Greater Rochester community. Thank you in advance to all of the companies and individuals who are banding together to make this year’s donation drive possible.”
Over 6,000 local families have requested boxes this season. Donations will be distributed to local non-profits on Friday, November 21 and Saturday, November 22.
For more information on how to get involved and to register your commitment, please see here: bit.ly/sbcthanksgiving25 For questions or additional information, please contact Greater Rochester Chamber Events Manager Cassidy Pendell at Cassidy.Pendell@GreaterRochesterChamber.com.