# The Spot

> Support Canandaigua & Victor students with free food, clothing, and supplies.

The Spot is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of local children in Canandaigua and Victor school districts by providing access to free food, clothing, school supplies, and personal care items via resource rooms. We serve ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families who struggle to afford basic necessities while working to support their households.

## Our Impact

- **6000+** ALICE households in our service area (Canandaigua, Farmington, and Victor)
- **150+** students fed each month via SpotMart
- **700+** students receive back-to-school supply help each year
- **500+** requests from teachers and social workers annually

## How We Help

- [How We Help](https://thespotny.org/how-we-help): Comprehensive overview of our programs including SpotMart food pantries, clothing assistance, and school supply distribution.
- [Who We Serve](https://thespotny.org/who-we-serve): Information about ALICE families and students in the Canandaigua and Victor school districts who benefit from our services.

## Ways to Support

- [Donate](https://thespotny.org/donate): Multiple donation options including monetary gifts, Amazon wishlist purchases, organizing supply drives, and volunteering opportunities.
- [Register](https://thespotny.org/register): Registration for our annual Back to School Bash event.

## About Us

- [Our People](https://thespotny.org/our-people): Meet our dedicated team and volunteers who make our mission possible.
- [Partners](https://thespotny.org/partners): Learn about our community and business partners who support our work.

## Contact

- [Contact](https://thespotny.org/contact): Get in touch to learn more about supporting Canandaigua and Victor students. Email: operations@thespotny.org.

## Donation Options

- Monthly donations of $15 or more feed a student year-round through SpotMart
- [Amazon Wishlist](https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/10ZBEW438VSA9): Purchase needed items directly from our curated list
- Supply drives for food, clothing, school supplies, and personal care items
- Volunteer opportunities for sorting, packing, and distribution