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    Enhancing the quality of life in Western New York by donating to individuals, families 
    and community programs 
    in honor of our hero, John.
  • The John Fiore Foundation 
    ​Little Free Food Pantry

    On November 20, 2021, we proudly opened our little free food pantry at 1910 Falls Street in Niagara Falls, it's open to the public and we ask that you take what you need and donate what you can. 

Since 2010, because of YOUR kindness, generosity and belief in us, we              have been able to donate over $663,622 through December 2024.                   This includes $300,000 to the RMHC of WNY, $78,750 to WNY Heroes, $30,000 to SABAH, Inc, $15,000 to Diamonds in the Ruff Animal Rescue, $12,690 to Bloneva Bond Primary School and $227,182 to other organizations, families and individuals in our community
We are humbled and forever grateful, you inspire us to continue working hard for our community in honor of our hero, John. 

The 8th Annual John Fiore Foundation Meat Raffle 

is SOLD OUT!       

The 8th Annual John Fiore Foundation Meat raffle will be held Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 
Frontier Volunteer Fire Co. 2176 Liberty Dr. Niagara Falls, NY 14304.
Meat Raffle Details:
-Doors Open at 5pm -First Drawing at 6pm
-Draft Beer & Soda Included (There will be a cash bar also)
-No outside alcohol permitted
-Bring Snacks & a Cooler for your winnings!
-We will also have a basket raffle, 50/50 raffle and COOLER of SURF & TURF raffle
-Come Ready with Dollar $$ Bills to Win Some Meat!!!

The 8th Annual John Fiore Foundation Surf & Turf Raffle

-The 8th Annual John Fiore Foundation Meat Raffle is not yet sold out but if you cannot attend, that's OK. 
You can possibly win our Lifetime 65 quart Cooler filled with 30 Strip Steaks & 30 Lobster Tails 
-Tickets are $10 each and are available 
by clicking on the link below or via Venmo @johnfiorefoundation
The lucky winner will be drawn at the meat raffle on February 22th. (You don’t need to be present to win.) 
-ALL PROCEEDS from the Surf & Turf raffle will benefit SABAH Inc in loving memory of Scott Fiore.
-SABAH is dedicated to the mission of enriching the quality of life for individuals challenged by physical, cognitive, 
and/or emotional disabilities by providing education and therapeutic recreation, promoting fitness 
and  developing social & communication skills. Scott loved every minute of the many years he 
                                                                             participated in this amazing program.                                                                                                                                

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, 

Ronnie, Dana & Diane

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The family and friends of John founded the John J. Fiore Memorial Golf Tournament in 2009 (incorporated as The John Fiore Foundation in 2019 and we received 501c3 status in 2020) as a way to honor his memory after he passed away on Flight 3407 in Clarence, New York on February 12, 2009. 

John dedicated his life to his family and his country, spending 30 years serving the United States in both the Marine Corps and the Air Force He fought for our freedom in Vietnam, Desert Storm and had 2 tours of duty in the Iraqi War. John retired from active duty as Chief Master Sergeant in 2006  and was due to retire from his civilian career at Washington Mills in 2011. Our hero continues to be sorely missed. 

John always had a special place in his heart for children, having spearheaded fundraisers for Children's Hospital and various local organizations. Since 2010, we have been able to raise over $300,000 in our first fourteen years for the Ronald McDonald House of Buffalo. In addition, we've raised over $78,750 for WNY Heroes, $30,000 to SABAH, Inc., $15,000 for Diamonds In The Ruff Animal Rescue, $12,690 for Bloneva Bond Primary School and over $227,182 for other organizations and local families in need. That brings our grand total to over $663,622 through December 2024. The family and friends of John thank everyone that has played a role in our success, we couldn't do it without the love and support of so many wonderful people.

* Member, Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce

*Member, Cheektowaga Chamber of Commerce

*December 2021 Coach Fashion Outlets Niagara Falls, USA Charity Of The Month  

* December 2020 Berardi Immigration Law Giving Tuesday Recipient

* August 2020 Cellino Plumbing Non-Profit of the Month

* January 2019 One Buffalo Community Award Presented by Pegula Sports and Entertainment

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