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United Auto Sales Supports The Hope House with 14th Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive

2026 Thanksgiving Food Drive at United Auto Sales

United Auto Sales Supports The Hope House with 14th Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive


For 14 years, the Steet Ponte Auto Group has been proud to bring our community together to help local families in need during the Thanksgiving season. This year, United Auto Sales is excited to participate in our 14th Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, collecting donations to benefit The Hope House in Utica!

From November 3 through November 23, 2026, we're inviting our customers, friends, families, and neighbors to join us in making a difference. Whether you can donate a few cans or fill a bag with pantry staples, every contribution helps support our local community.

What Can You Donate?

We're collecting nonperishable food items, with a special focus on foods that help families prepare meals and stock their pantries, including:
  • Canned meats
  • Hearty soups
  • Canned vegetables and fruits
  • Cereal and breakfast foods
  • Kid-friendly foods like SpaghettiOs
  • Thanksgiving favorites and other nonperishable foods


Help Us Fill Our Showroom Vehicle + Our Service Offer for You

We're turning our showroom into a collection point for generosity, and we need your help filling our vehicles with food for our neighbors in need!

As our thank you for your support, when you bring in 5 items, you'll 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 bring these items into our Service Department and we will mark it in our system! 

All donations collected at United Auto Sales will be delivered directly to The Hope House in Utica by our team following the food drive.

Small Donations Make a Big Difference

As a local business, we know how important it is to look out for one another. Our community has helped make our family of dealerships what it is today, and we're proud to give back by supporting organizations that serve our neighbors.
Food Drive Details
📅 November 3–23, 2026
📍 United Auto Sales
❤️ Benefiting The Hope House in Utica

Please stop by United Auto Sales during the food drive and help us make this Thanksgiving a little brighter for local families. Together, we can fill our vehicles with food, support our neighbors, and make a meaningful difference right here at home.

Thank you for being part of our community and helping us continue this 14-year tradition!
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