Since 2010, thanks to your kindness, generosity, and belief in our mission, we have donated over $700,902 through February 2025. This includes: $300,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of WNY $78,750 to WNY Heroes$40,000 to SABAH, Inc., $15,000 to Diamonds in the Ruff Animal Rescue$12,690 to Bloneva Bond Primary School
$254,462 to other organizations, families, and individuals throughout our community
We are humbled and forever grateful. You inspire us to keep working hard for Western New York in honor of our hero, John.
$254,462 to other organizations, families, and individuals
We are humbled and forever grateful. You inspire us to keep working hard for Western New York in honor of our hero, John.
You can make monetary donations specially for:
The John Fiore Foundation Little Free Food Pantry
Our Annual Winter Coat Drive
Holiday Gifts
General Donation
Congratulations to Danielle Lewis
for winning the Buffalo Bills Suite Tickets!
Because of Danielle — and everyone who purchased raffle tickets — we were able to donate $4,250 to Kira as she continues her brave battle with breast cancer.
Thank you to Kathy & Andy Newman for donating the tickets
The John Fiore Foundation Little Free Food Pantry
Click on the pantry picture to get to our Facebook page
We’re so very excited to have opened our Little Free Food Pantry to the public on November 20, 2021!
We are beyond grateful to all who made our dream come to fruition: Councilman Ken Tompkins for believing in us and for making all of the necessary connections, Kendra Cleri, Jacqueline Johnson, Geoffrey Burns & John Walp for dedicating their Facebook birthday fundraisers to us, MJ Alessi for her guidance & inspiration, Gary Johnson for building the box from a crazy idea in our heads, Brian Markovich & David Dingman for ensuring that it was installed properly, Joanne Lorenzo for allowing us to place it on the property. We appreciate you all more than you could possibly know. Anyone can bring items to help fill the box at anytime at 1910 Falls Street at the corner of 19th
and Falls Street, it is well lit and there is a security camera.
Love,
Honoring a Hero. Serving the Community.
The John J. Fiore Memorial Golf Tournament was founded in 2009 by the family and friends of John Fiore to honor his
memory after his tragic passing on Flight 3407 in Clarence, New York, on February 12, 2009. In 2019, the event
was formally incorporated as The John Fiore Foundation, and we proudly received 501(c)(3) status in 2020.
John dedicated his life to his family and his country, serving with distinction for 30 years in both the U.S. Marine Corps
and the U.S. Air Force. A true patriot, he fought for our freedom in Vietnam, Desert Storm,
and completed two tours in the Iraqi War.
John retired from active duty in 2006 as a Chief Master Sergeant, the highest enlisted rank in the Air Force.
He was looking forward to retiring from his civilian job at Washington Mills in 2011. He is our hero, and his absence is deeply felt every day. John had a heart for helping others, especially children. He led numerous fundraisers for Oishei Children's Hospital
and supported many local causes close to his heart.
Thanks to your unwavering kindness, generosity, and belief in our mission, we have donated over $700,902 as of June 2025.
This includes:
$300,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western New York
$78,750 to WNY Heroes
$40,000 to SABAH, Inc.
$15,000 to Diamonds in the Ruff Animal Rescue
$12,690 to Bloneva Bond Primary School
$254,462 to various organizations, families, and individuals in our community
We are incredibly humbled by your continued support. You are the reason we can carry on John's legacy and give back to the Western New York community in meaningful ways. From the bottom of our hearts—thank you.
Recognition & Community Impact:
Member, Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce
Member, Cheektowaga Chamber of Commerce
Coach at Fashion Outlets Niagara Falls, USA Charity of the Month (December 2021)
Berardi Immigration Law Giving Tuesday Recipient (December 2020)
Cellino Plumbing Non-Profit of the Month (August 2020)
One Buffalo Community Award, presented by Pegula Sports and Entertainment (January 2019)
