The Spot

06/04/2026

Join us for the final SpotMart distribution for this school year and help feed a local child and their family! Did you know that every month we distribute 20 pound bags of food to families in Canandaigua and Victor and we act as an emergency pantry for social workers and staff who encounter kids in crisis? It is easy to help - an hour a month is all it takes to make a big difference!

Victor (Friday, June 12th): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44AFAC22A2FEC61-64419757-victor #/

Canandaigua (Thursday, June 18th): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B45ADAB2EA0F5C07-64378166-june #/

05/27/2026

Registration is OPEN for our annual Back to School Bash! If you have a student in the Canandaigua or Victor school district, we want to help set them up for a great year with FREE school supplies, no cost to you.
This drive-thru event is open to students in UPK through Grade 12, but space is limited and registration is required. Don't wait — sign up before June 30th to secure your spot!
Read more and register today → thespotny.org/register

05/20/2026

We are so excited to be part of the Certified Angus Beef Bash on May 31st — and so grateful to everyone making it happen! Events like this are what make our community so special, and every bite supports a great cause. See you there!

Canandaigua is hosting five food and drink events this May, including Star Cider's anniversary and a beef bash.

05/19/2026

What an incredible Saturday morning at Jack's Track! Members of The Spot were so honored to be part of the Canandaigua Academy Work2BeWell Club's 5th Annual Mental Health Awareness Walk this weekend as a beneficiary of this amazing event!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and events like this one are a beautiful reminder of just how powerful community can be. Students, families, and community members came together to raise awareness, spark important conversations, and show up for one another — and we are so grateful to have been a part of it.

05/18/2026

Attention sports families! We know The Spot is sometimes asked about sporting goods donations while that is not something we are able to accept, our friends at Practice Time Sports - Canandaigua have launched something really cool that is perfect for your gently used gear!
Introducing the PTS Swap Shop. A great way to give quality used equipment a second life while helping local families save money and making sure every athlete has access to the gear they need!
Check out their post below for all the details and consider dropping off your gently used equipment today!

05/14/2026

We still need drivers! Our May SpotMart distribution is THIS Friday, May 15th in both Canandaigua and Victor — and we can't do it without you!

If you can spare an hour and want to make a real difference for local children and families, we'd love your help behind the wheel. Every single delivery counts!

Sign up using the links below — we hope to see you Friday!

Canandaigua: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B45ADAB2EA0F5C07-63817179-may26 #/

Victor: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44AFAC22A2FEC61-63869712-victor #/

Calling all drivers! Our May SpotMart distribution is coming up on Friday, May 15th in both Canandaigua AND Victor and we need YOUR help!

If you have an hour to spare and a heart for helping local families, we would love to have you behind the wheel. Every delivery makes a difference and helps make sure a local child and family is fed!

Use the links below to sign up and get more information. We hope to see you next Friday!

Canandagiua: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B45ADAB2EA0F5C07-63817179-may26 #/

Victor: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44AFAC22A2FEC61-63869712-victor #/

05/12/2026

We are so excited to be the beneficiary of the Crosswinds 5K/10K on Saturday, September 5th - where every step taken helps put food, clothing, and school supplies into the hands of local children in need! Whether you race, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, we would love to see you there - click the link to learn more and sign up! https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Canandaigua/Crosswinds5K

Join us Saturday,September 5th as we partner with The Spot as we race to put food, clothing, and school supplies, into the hands of area school children in need! This event is such a fun one, whether you race or walk in our 5K, race in the 10K, or cheer on our racers from the sidelines, you're sure to have a great time! Following the race, grab your Boston cream donut at the finish line, grab a free coffee from CDGA Coffee Co. , a plate of breakfast food provided by The Love Handles Eatery, and settle in for our awards ceremony 🥇

For more information on the event (including our free Kids Fun Run before the race) and to sign up to race, go to: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Canandaigua/Crosswinds5K

05/08/2026

Volunteers are the heart and backbone of everything we do at The Spot. Today, we had the pleasure of spending time with some of our leadership team members and weekly volunteers, both seasoned and new. This is the team that shows up every day to make our program run smoothly - and they make it look easy.

This dedicated group of women embody the sentiment that, “There is no such thing as other people’s children” - they show up with compassion, love, understanding and a desire to leave the world a little bit better than they found it. They are sorting donations, stocking shelves, ordering sneakers, fundraising, working with teachers, communicating with families, and so much more.

These are just a few of our dedicated volunteers (we have over 100!) who ensure services make it to the children who need it most and we are grateful for each and every one of them.

If you are looking to make a difference in your community we invite you to join us; reach out today to learn more! https://thespotny.org/