Toshiba Business Solutions Donates $1,500 to Foodlink with a Company Sales Contest
ROCHESTER, N.Y. Feb. 2, 2022 —Members of Toshiba Business Solutions’ (TBS) Rochester sales team will begin their tour of Foodlink on Tuesday by presenting a check for $1,500 to the regional food bank. The check presentation will be made at 1pm, Tuesday, Feb. 8, at Foodlink headquarters 1999 Mt. Read Blvd. This donation represents a […]
Check out highlights from our Nourishing Lives fundraiser!
In our 2022 Nourishing Lives televised fundraising special, hosted by News 8 WROC-TV on Jan. 26, once again highlighted Foodlink’s innovative programs and partnerships. Together, we address both the symptoms and root causes of food insecurity and work to build healthier communities across Rochester and the Finger Lakes region. We have raised over $70,000 and […]
Foodlink’s Julia Tedesco provides testimony about emergency response at Congressional hearing
The following testimony was given by Foodlink President & CEO, Julia Tedesco, on Jan. 19, 2022, at the House Rules Committee’s subcommittee hearing on Legislative & Budget Process. Chairman Morelle, Ranking Member Burgess and members of the Rules Committee: Good morning, and thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today. My name is […]
Foodlink Career Fellowship welcomes in a new class
The Foodlink Career Fellowship — an intensive, one-of-a-kind culinary apprenticeship — welcomed in the Class of 2023 on Tuesday morning. The new group of six aspiring chefs represents the fifth class to join the program since its launch in 2018. In order to apply, prospective Fellows must be nominated by a mentor or community partner. […]
NYS Health Foundation grant helps Curbside Market continue WIC expansion initiative
In 2021, the Curbside Market saw a project that was years in the making come to fruition. For as long as it existed, the market accepted SNAP benefits and helped shoppers stretch their dollars through various incentive programs. Now, the market has expanded to accept WIC (Women, Infants and Children) benefits to help support young […]
Foodlink, URMC Announce Partnership to Address Local Food Insecurity
Leaders from Foodlink and the University of Rochester Medical Center today announced a partnership to address food insecurity by providing emergency food assistance through health providers, starting with a pilot project underway at Strong Memorial Hospital (SMH). The URMC Food Pantry, currently being piloted for patients of two ambulatory clinics at SMH, is expected to […]
Christmas meals: Foodlink partners hosting holiday meals
Several of Foodlink’s community partners are hosting some December meals as the holidays are approaching. Here are a couple of dates and times for free, local meals in the month of December. Meal Day: Tuesday (12/14) Community Meal Site: Lydia’s Kitchen Meal Time: 11:00 am Address: 360 East Main St., Batavia NY, 14020 Meal Day: […]
Rochester’s inaugural Food Policy Council announces selection of first members
The Planning Team for the Rochester Food Policy Council (FPC) is excited to announce the selection of its inaugural members. This diverse group of individuals will lead efforts to create a healthier and more equitable Rochester food system. The planning team received more than 80 applications from Rochester residents who are passionate about the local […]
Curbside Market Ambassadors attend workshop at the Commissary
On Thursday, Nov. 18, 10 Curbside Market Ambassadors met at The Commissary to begin the first in a series of monthly workshops centered around community action, education, and advocacy. The Curbside Market Ambassador program creates opportunities for people — or in this case, customers — in the communities we serve to inform and shape the […]
Foodlink & S.W.A.N. providing free meals; Rosa Wims to tour renovated Montgomery Center
The COVID pandemic has sadly canceled Rosa Wims’ annual Thanksgiving event for a second consecutive year, but nonetheless, “Mother Wims” still wants to give back to the community she loves! Wims is partnering with Foodlink and the Southwest Area Neighborhood (S.W.A.N.) to distribute festive, frozen holiday meals-to-go on Nov. 11 at the Montgomery Neighborhood Center. […]
