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1 in 8 people in Western New York struggles with hunger. That's your neighbor. Maybe your family.

is WNY's largest hunger relief organization — and they're joining us at 716 CommUNITY Day on July 16th to connect you with food access resources year-round. Because one day of free meals is a great start. Knowing where to turn the other 364 days? That's the real gift. July 16 · 3–7PM · Come hungry, leave with hope.

🎉 WE HAVE A WINNER! 🎉
Congratulations to — you've won the power to do good!

We're so excited to announce that $250 is being donated IN YOUR NAME to your chosen charity: YMCA Buffalo Niagara 💙
The YMCA Buffalo Niagara is one of the most impactful organizations in Western New York — and what an incredible choice! Did you know:
🏛️ Founded in 1852, they are the second-oldest YMCA in the United States
💪 They offer Health & Fitness programs, youth sports, swim lessons, and water safety classes across 5 branches in WNY
🧒 Their Child Care programs include Before & After School Care, Universal Pre-K, and Summer Camps
💙 Their "Access For All" program ensures no one is turned away due to inability to pay — funded by donations and grants so every family can participate
🏕️ They run overnight camps (Camp Kenan & Camp Weona) and day camps serving kids across the region

Thank you to EVERYONE who followed, liked, shared, and tagged a friend in our contest — you made this happen. Stay tuned for the next Trusted Gives giveaway! 🙌
Learn more about the Y: https://ow.ly/PSuG50ZbS7P

Your closet called. It's time. 👕👟🧥

The is HERE — and it's the easiest way to make a real difference for a neighbor at 716 CommUNITY Day at MLK Park this July.

Swipe to see exactly how it works 👉

6 simple steps. One full bag. One community.

Every gently used item you donate goes directly into our FREE Clothing Closet at 716 CommUNITY Day — where neighbors on Buffalo's East Side can walk away with something they need.

📦 Drop off at: 500 Seneca St, Buffalo NY 14204 · Lobby entrance on Spring St Daily from 08:30AM-05:30PM
🏢 Want to set up a collection at your workplace? DM us — we'll schedule a pickup!

Tag 3 friends below who have a bag of clothes just waiting to be dropped off. 👇💙

In 2025, the Kid's Zone was pure magic. 🎉
🚲 50 kids rode home with a FREE bike, helmet & lock
🎨 100+ tie-dye shirts made (every single one found a home)
🏋️ Mega obstacle course & games by Buffalo Freddy Entertainment
🦸 Characters from Justice League of WNY + Sabretooth stopped by
🐶 Adoptable dogs from City of Buffalo Animal Shelter Bring your kids on July 16th — because this year we're doing it all again.

716 CommUNITY Day returns July 16th, 3–7PM at MLK Park

The numbers behind . 🎒
Swipe to see what Buffalo's kids are up against — and what a backpack actually does about it.
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Last year you showed up — and the results speak for themselves.

🍽️ 2,000 free hot meals served
🥦 9000+ Pounds of fresh produce given away
🛍️ 60+ wellness vendors in one place
🚲 50 free bikes with helmets & locks
👕 100+ totes of clothing distributed

We're doing it again July 16th — are you in?

📅 Mark your calendars, Buffalo.

716 CommUNITY Day returns July 16th, 3–7PM at MLK Park — and it's going to be bigger than ever.

Free hot meals.
Free fresh produce.
Free bikes for kids.
60+ wellness vendors.
Free backpacks for kids.
All love, no cost.

Tag someone who NEEDS to be there. 👇



716 CommUNITY Day Brought to you by Trusted Gives in partnership with Dion's Dreamers Presented by Tops Friendly Markets and Renewal by Andersen

🎁 Giveaway — you pick the charity!

We're donating $250 to a 501(c)(3) charitable organization of the winner's choice — because doing good should be a community effort.

Here's how to enter:
✅ Follow us
❤️ Like this post
📲 Share to your story
💬 Tag 3 friends in the comments below
Each tag counts as an entry!

Drawing closes 06/08/2026.
Winner must be following us at the time of the drawing.
This giveaway is not affiliated with or sponsored by Instagram.

📚 From our Gala to their scholars.

At this year's Passport to Possibility Gala, we were proud to spotlight Buffalo Prep — a Western New York institution that has been illuminating brilliance since 1989. Buffalo Prep isn't a school — it's a school of thought. They invite academically ambitious, underrepresented youth to participate in a rigorous pipeline of summer and after-school enrichment programs that begin as early as 5th grade and follow scholars all the way through high school and beyond.

Serving over 800 Western New York students and alumni annually through programs like Middle School Prep, High School Prep, College Prep, and Alumni Prep, Buffalo Prep works to close the access and opportunity gaps that have long impacted students of color in our community — nurturing the dreamer, the leader, the activist, and the scholar in every student they serve.

Trusted Gives was honored to deliver this donation to support their mission of educational equity right here in Buffalo. 💙

To learn more about Buffalo Prep or nominate a student, visit https://ow.ly/tJQ850Z5Bqj

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📣 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED — 716 CommUNITY Day! 📣

We're building something special for East Buffalo, and we can't do it without YOU.💜

On Thursday, July 16, 2026, 150+ volunteers will help bring a free day of food, fun, health resources, and community to MLK Jr. Park — and there's a role for everyone.

🕗 Volunteer slots run between 8:30 AM and 9:30 PM in 2–3 hour increments 🤝 We'll work around YOUR availability 🙌 Whether you've got two hours or the whole day, every hand makes a difference

From setup and the Kids Zone to greeting neighbors and serving meals — come help us make this day unforgettable.

👉 Ready to sign up? Email Alexis Park at [email protected] to grab your shift.

Tag a friend who'd love to join you! 👇