ROC the Nook
ROC the Nook
What is ROC the Day?
“ROC the Day is a 24-hour, online giving extravaganza powered by United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes that takes place annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, also known as Giving Tuesday. ROC the Day gives people in our community an opportunity to support not-for-profit organizations doing great work in the nine-county Greater Rochester area. This year, ROC the Day will take place on December 3 from midnight to 11:59 pm.” Source
Our Goal:
To fight food insecurity amongst our youth by raising funds via ROC the Day. These funds will go towards The Nook, a free food cupboard available for our youth and families.
About The Nook:
THE Nook - Food CUPBOARD
The Nook is a small food and supply cupboard at our main offices. Our young people have easy access to non-perishable foods, hygiene items, and household supplies. In conjunction with The Nook, staff and volunteers deliver education and life skills focused on nutrition, cooking and grocery shopping budgets.
To ensure The Nook is full year round, we ask friends and community businesses, churches and organizations to “Adopt a Shelf.” Each partner who wants to help is assigned a product or products to collect and donate regularly. Call (585) 473-2464 or email Luis at lzarate@centerforyouth.net to adopt a shelf.
For information on the emergency needs of The Nook click here.
