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Steet Ponte Nissan Gives Back with Our 14th Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive

2026 Thanksgiving Food Drive Steet Ponte Nissan

Steet Ponte Nissan Gives Back with Our 14th Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive


At Steet Ponte Nissan, we believe it's always easy to do business with us—and giving back to our community should be just as easy!

This November, we're proud to join our fellow Steet Ponte Auto Group dealerships for our 14th Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, collecting nonperishable food donations for The Hope House in Utica.

From November 3 through November 23, 2026, we're inviting our customers, friends, families, and neighbors to stop by Steet Ponte Nissan and help us support local individuals and families in need.

What Can You Donate?

We're collecting pantry staples and holiday favorites to help make a difference this Thanksgiving, including:
  • Canned meats
  • Hearty soups
  • Canned vegetables and fruits
  • Cereal and breakfast foods
  • Kid-friendly foods like SpaghettiOs
  • Thanksgiving favorites and other nonperishable foods
Every donation helps, and we're excited to see what our community can accomplish together!

Help Us Fill Our Showroom + Our Offer to You!

Our goal is to fill our showroom with food for our neighbors in need. Bring your donations to Steet Ponte Nissan, and our team will deliver everything collected directly to The Hope House in Utica after the drive.

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

Making a Difference Together

We're grateful to be part of a community that cares for its neighbors. For 14 years, our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive has been an opportunity for our dealerships and the people we serve to come together and support those who need an extra hand during the holiday season.

We hope you'll join us this year!
14th Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive
📅 November 3–23, 2026
📍 Steet Ponte Nissan
❤️ Benefiting The Hope House in Utica

Stop by with a donation, help us fill our vehicles with food, and join us in making this Thanksgiving a little brighter for local families.

At Steet Ponte Nissan, it's always easy to do business with us—and with your help, we can make it easier to give back to our community, too. Thank you for being part of our Steet Ponte family!
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