November 2025: monthly reminders from Evergreen
November 2, 2025
Food resources throughout Western New York
If you’re impacted by SNAP falling through this month, your community is here to support you. Use the resources below to find food resources near you. and visit the link in our bio to see a comprehensive list of food pantries and other resources throughout Western New York on our website.
FeedMore WNY:
Visit feedmorewny.org and click “find food” to find pantries near you, or call 716.822.2002.
Mobile markets offering up to $20 of free produce to those directly impacted by delayed SNAP (bring photo ID and proof of SNAP):
Nov. 1
489 W. Hertel Ave: 10:30am-11pm
106 Appenheimer Ave: 10:30am-1pm
Nov. 8
430 Southside Pkwy: 9:30am-noon
2885 Main St: 9:30am-noon
Nov. 15
110 14th St: 9:30am-noon
600 Highgate Ave: 10:30am-1pm
Nov. 22
315 Carolina St: 10:30am-1pm
400 Kensington Ave: 10:30am-1pm
Visit our website to see a comprehensive list of food pantries and other food resources within 2 miles of each of Evergreen Health’s locations.
Support our neighbors going without SNAP this November.
Over 140,000 of our Erie County neighbors who rely on SNAP to put food on the table are preparing to go without SNAP benefits this November, adding pressure to an already stressful holiday season.
This means that food pantries, like ours at Evergreen, are getting ready to help our community combat a drastic rise in food insecurity.
Please consider making a donation to our food pantry – every bit helps. Visit our website to make a monetary donation, or drop off a delivery of shelf-stable foods (we can’t take refrigerated donations) to 206 S. Elmwood Ave from 9am-5pm on Wednesdays.
We’re closed for Thanksgiving Day
All Evergreen Health locations and Community Access Services will be closed on Thursday, November 27, in observance of Thanksgiving Day. We will reopen for normal business hours on Friday, November 28.
If you have a medical emergency during this time, please call 911. If you have a mental or behavioral health emergency during this time, please call 988.
Dental services now available to all Primary & Specialty Care patients
We’re excited to announce that dental services are now available at 206 S. Elmwood Ave. for all of Evergreen’s Primary and Specialty Care patients.
To schedule an appointment, please contact us through your Patient Portal or ask your provider for a referral at your next appointment.
October is American Diabetes Month
Diabetes affects millions of Americans, but with the right care, it can be managed and even prevented. Going to your annual check-up visit can help catch problems early and keep you healthy.
If you have diabetes or are at risk, talk with your care team about steps you can take, including healthy eating, staying active, and taking medications as prescribed. Every small change adds up!
This month let’s work together to stay on top of diabetes care and protect your long-term health.
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths, but finding it early through screening can save lives. A safe, simple, low-dose CT (LDCT) scan can detect lung cancer before symptoms appear.
You may qualify for screening if you:
- Are 50–80 years old
- Have a history of 20 pack-years of smoking (for example, 1 pack a day for 20 years)
- Currently smoke or quit within the past 15 years
If you think you may be eligible, talk with your primary care provider. Evergreen, in partnership with Roswell Park, offers a Lung Cancer Screening Navigator to guide you through the process. Taking this step could make all the difference.
Come see what THRIVE is all about!
Visit the THRIVE Wellness Center (206 S. Elmwood Ave, 4th floor) for our annual Open House on Friday, November 14, from 1-3pm.
Stop by to experience a cooking class, group acupuncture session, or chair massage by appointment, and view artwork by THRIVE’s Art Therapy program participants.
Your feedback is helping THRIVE Wellness grow!
New health education sessions on stress management and conflict resolution are coming soon. We’re also exploring a one-time Tai Chi session to help you unwind and recharge and an aerobics and strength training class to get everyone moving.
Stay tuned for more ways to help you THRIVE—your feedback keeps us inspired!
Final beam raised on the Ken-Bailey Project
The Ken-Bailey Project has reached new heights! On October 15, we placed the final beam into the structure of our new building at new location at 3070 Bailey Ave. We’re so proud of all work being done to build this physical representation of our Big Hairy Audacious Goal: to eradicate health inequity through unconditional care.
November 20th is Transgender Day of Remembrance
Each November 20th, we observe Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) to honor the memory of all of the transgender people whose lives have been taken in acts of anti-transgender violence.
Visit glaad.org/tdor/ to learn how you can support the transgender community on this day.