A box is considered “full” when all items fit to the brim. If possible, we would rather some items overflow the top than a box being partially filled.

This will vary depending on the store where you purchase groceries, but typically, a Big Box costs around $110 to fill.

Consider filling a Big Box with a friend, family member, or your small group! That way, you can experience this outreach opportunity together while splitting the cost.

We have a drive-up drop off option that will be happening before our church services on designated days. All you need to do is drive up to Door 6 (the gym entrance), and volunteers will take the full big box out of your trunk, bringing it to the drop off location for you.

We prefer you utilize the drive-up opportunity to drop off your box on the designated days before our weekend church services. Other drop-off locations are in the main lobby on weekends or at the drop off location right inside of Door 3 (the skybridge entrance) during the week between 8:00am and 4:30pm.

We are extremely grateful for any extra food you can give! Because we unpack every box, sort it, and repack it (as part of our quality control process), we always need extra food to fill boxes that could use a few additional items.

You can donate items from your home as long as they follow the Big Boxes guidelines and are not expired.

We have an application process that schools can complete if they are interested in joining Big Boxes. We initiate that conversation at a semi-annual appreciation lunch which we invite all Rochester public school social workers to attend.

Yes, but keep two things in mind: prioritize food variety over large quantities, and look for bulk packages with individually wrapped smaller items inside. Purchasing items like fruit cups, smaller canned items, easy to make microwave meals, and individually wrapped snacks are great additions to fill your big box.