Donate Money
Financial support is needed year-round to purchase fresh produce, meat, eggs, milk and margarine for the families we serve. Consider a monetary donation to help purchase these items. Donations to the Perinton Food Shelf are fully tax deductible and can be made online via Network for Good or by mailing a physical check.
Online Donations
To Donate by Mail
Please mail a check payable to Perinton Food Shelf, Inc. to:
Perinton Food Shelf, Inc.
P.O. Box 381
Fairport, NY 14450
A receipt for tax purposes will be provided upon request.
Donate Food
Your food donations help us provide essential support to local families in need. We gladly accept non-expired, unopened food items in their original packaging.
To see which items are most helpful right now, please visit our Most Needed Items List (updated monthly).
We are unable to accept homemade or prepared foods, perishable or frozen items, medicinal products, pet food, baby food, feminine hygiene products, or diapers.
Where to Donate
Perinton Food Shelf (by appointment only)
For large donations, please contact us to arrange a drop-off or pick-up:
📞 585-425-7410
✉️ contactus@perintonfoodshelf.org
Perinton Town Hall
📍 1350 Turk Hill Road, Fairport, NY 14450
📞 585-223-0770
Drop off at the front desk or follow signs to the back door.
Please call ahead to confirm current drop-off hours and location.
Fairport Public Library
📍 1 Fairport Village Landing, Fairport, NY 14450
📞 585-223-9091
Local Churches
Many area churches collect donations on behalf of the Perinton Food Shelf.
Please check with your church directly to confirm participation and drop-off details.
“For I was hungry and you fed me.” – Matthew 25:35
Organize a Food Drive
Thank you for your interest in supporting the Perinton Food Shelf with a food drive! Before you get started, please contact us at contactus@perintonfoodshelf.org.
We especially encourage food drives during the spring and summer months, when donations tend to slow down but the need remains high.
Before You Begin
- Notify Us: Please email us with your planned dates. This allows us to coordinate volunteers to receive, sort, and stock the donations.
- Drop-off Info:
- Large drives require an appointment – our pantry is volunteer-run, and we want to be sure someone is available to help.
- Smaller donations can be delivered directly to the Perinton Town Hall during business hours.
Donation Guidelines
- We gladly accept non-expired, unopened food items in their original packaging.
- To see which items are most helpful right now, please visit our Most Needed Items List (updated monthly).
- We are unable to accept homemade or prepared foods, perishable or frozen items, medicinal products, pet food, baby food, feminine hygiene products, or diapers.
Helpful Tips for a Successful Drive
- Make a flyer with your food drive details:
- Dates and times
- Drop-off instructions (e.g., “leave items on front porch” or “hang on door handle”)
- Most Needed Items List
Volunteer Your Time
We’re a volunteer-run organization, and your time can make a real impact! Whether you’re an individual or part of a group, there are meaningful ways to get involved.
Delivery Drivers Needed
We are currently looking for volunteers to make food deliveries to clients on Wednesdays and Friday afternoons.
- Each driver is assigned one delivery per day
- This is an as-needed role with no set schedule
If you’re interested, please email us at contactus@perintonfoodshelf.org.
Individual Volunteers
If you’re 18 or older and want to volunteer, please fill out our short interest form below.
Organizations & Groups
Groups are encouraged to support us by hosting food drives.
- Please check the Most Needed Items List before planning your drive
- Contact us at (585) 425-7410 to share your dates so we can prepare volunteers to receive and sort donations
Fairport High School Students
At this time, we do not have on-site volunteer hours available.
However, you can earn volunteer credit by organizing a food drive in your neighborhood!
Call us at (585) 425-7410 to discuss the details and how we can support your efforts.