The Buffalo Bills and No Kid Hungry NY are teaming up to tackle childhood hunger head-on.
On August 4, the Buffalo Bills Foundation welcomed 30 students and family members from Le Roy Central School District to the team’s Training Camp, as part of their partnership with No Kid Hungry New York.
Families enjoyed front-row seats to a Bills practice, meet-and-greets with players, autographs and photos, and Gatorade-branded gifted backpacks.
At the event, the Foundation presented No Kid Hungry with a donation of $167,147— funding critical summer meals programs across Western New York.
“This event is more than a day at training camp: it’s a powerful statement about what’s possible when communities come together to support children,” said Rachel Sabella, Director of No Kid Hungry New York. “Thanks to partners like the Buffalo Bills Foundation, we’re not only raising awareness about no-cost summer meals, but also reminding families that help is out there and that no child should go hungry during the summer.”
Summer hunger is a serious issue in rural and underserved communities across New York. When school finishes and summer starts, many children lose access to the daily meals they rely on. A recent federal policy gives rural areas more flexibility in how they reach kids, allowing programs to serve grab-and-go or home-delivered meals.
“At the Buffalo Bills Foundation, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and that starts with access to nutritious meals,” said Michelle Roberts, VP of Community Impact, Buffalo Bills Foundation. “Partnering with No Kid Hungry New York allows us to support communities across Western New York in tangible ways.”
Thanks to the Bills Foundation’s donation, No Kid Hungry New York’s 2025 summer grants have helped fund a wide range of meal programs across Western New York by supporting home deliveries, grab-and-go services, and expanded access in rural areas. These grants are supporting school districts and organizations including:
- Cassadaga Valley, Pine Valley, Wellsville, and Pioneer Central School Districts, among others, which are offering a mix of eat-in and take-home meals.
- Clyde-Savannah Central School District, delivering weekly meals directly to students’ homes.
- Jamestown YMCA and Chautauqua Opportunities, distributing breakfast and lunch across multiple sites daily.
- Lyons Central School District, delivering seven days’ worth of meals each week to kids who can’t access meal sites.
Looking for a free summer meal site near you? Visit nokidhungry.org/help. Interested in launching a non-congregate summer meals program in your rural community? Reach out to us through our inquiry form.
