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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Veggies to Go event addresses food insecurity in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Fidelis Care will host a Veggies to Go produce giveaway and health fair on Wednesday. The program supports the community effort to address the needs of individuals impacted by food insecurity by giving away over 100 bags of fresh produce. The event offers fresh vegetables and fruit alongside a health fair, including wellness and nutrition resources and insurance information. The event will be at the Baden Street Settlement gym at 13 Vienna Street in Rochester. Veggies to Go is free to the public and will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Gilda's Club opens food pantry for cancer patients' needs Community partners Cornell Cooperative Extension, Jordan Health, RochesterWorks, Wellcare, and Wilmot Cancer Institute will be in attendance with resources and information about their programming. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bachelor auction supports cancer organization in 15th year
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Bachelor fans, anyone? It was a real-life showing in Rochester Saturday night with the 15th Annual Bachelor Auction, hosted by Cancer Support Community at Gilda's Club. The auction was held at Anthology. Attendees bid on the participants in an effort to be the highest bidder and receive not only a date package, but to give to a greater cause. The 25 bachelors featured in the auction included those who work in law enforcement, technology, advertising, and business. Interestingly, the auction included a sommelier and spa owner. All funds collected from ticket sales and bidding are donated to the Cancer Support Community at Gilda's. The organization has contributed to the community since 1935 and continues to provide support to those diagnosed with cancer and their families. Donations support their work to provide free emotional, social, and mental health support programs for individuals. Buckets for Baden raises money for Baden Street Settlement Conor Mckenna and Tim Ambrosetti are co-chairs of the auction and shared their excitement for bringing people together in a creative way. 'We like to call this the biggest party of the year in Rochester. Cancer is not a fun illness, and we try to make light of this situation.' Ambrosetti said. Mckenna expressed the collaborative effort as a highlight of the event. 'Every dollar matters, every person matters in this community, and to see Rochester come together to support our members, our mission, to support the services we provide is just fantastic.' For additional information on more ways to support the Cancer Support Community, you can visit their website here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
