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Steet Toyota of Yorkville Hosts 14th Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive for The Hope House

2026 Steet Toyota Thanksgiving Food Drive

Steet Toyota of Yorkville Hosts 14th Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive for The Hope House


At Steet Toyota of Yorkville, community has always been at the heart of what we do. We're proud to serve local drivers and families, and we're equally proud to support the organizations that help our neighbors throughout the Mohawk Valley.

This November, we're participating in the 14th Annual Steet Ponte Auto Group Thanksgiving Food Drive, collecting food donations to benefit The Hope House in Utica!

From November 3 through November 23, 2026, we're inviting everyone in our community to stop by Steet Toyota of Yorkville and help us make a difference this holiday season.

Help Us Fill Our Showroom Vehicles!

We're collecting nonperishable food items to help support our neighbors in need, including:
  • Canned meats
  • Hearty soups
  • Canned vegetables and fruits
  • Cereal and breakfast foods
  • Kid-friendly favorites like SpaghettiOs
  • Thanksgiving favorites and other nonperishable pantry staples
Every item counts! Whether you're picking up groceries for your own family or making a special trip to donate, we'd love for you to join us.

Your Donations Stay Close to Home

All food donations collected at Steet Toyota of Yorkville will be delivered directly to The Hope House in Utica by our team. By working together, we can help support an organization serving our local community and make the Thanksgiving season a little brighter for our neighbors.


Thank You for Helping Us Give Back, Our Service Offer to You

As a thank you for your support, when you bring in 5 items, you can get $10 off your service bill, bring in 10 items, get $15 off, bring in 15 items, get $20 off your service bill. Simply show your donations to our Service Department so we can mark it in our system.

Our community has supported our dealership family for generations, and we believe giving back is one of the most meaningful ways to show our appreciation. This annual food drive is a reminder of what we can accomplish when we come together to help others.

Mark Your Calendar
📅 November 3–23, 2026
📍 Steet Toyota of Yorkville
❤️ Benefiting The Hope House in Utica

Stop by Steet Toyota of Yorkville with your food donations and help us fill our showroom vehicles! We're grateful for every contribution and for the continued support of our wonderful community.

Thank you for helping us make a difference this Thanksgiving. We look forward to working together to support our neighbors in need!
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