What We Believe
We believe that the fight against hunger and the fight against poverty are one and the same. We envision a future in which food is recognized as a human right and every person is able to feed themselves and their families in dignity.
Who We Are
Our mission is to leverage the power of food to end hunger and build healthier communities.
Foodlink has a 45-year history of mobilizing a diverse network of community partners to address both the symptoms and root causes of food insecurity throughout the Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes region of New York. We are transforming lives, advocating for equity, and creating healthy futures for every community we serve.
Our Programs
News
New statistics show a sharp rise in reliance on the emergency food system
New data collected from Foodlink’s network of 300+ food bank members — such as local food pantries and meal programs — revealed another sharp rise in requests for food assistance this year. Through September, requests for help have risen 47 percent compared to a year ago. In fact, there have
Foodlink and Wegmans kick off annual Check Out Hunger campaign
Foodlink and Wegmans are celebrating another year of partnership with the 31st annual Check Out Hunger campaign. The campaign began Wednesday, October 23 at 21 Rochester-area stores – and runs in conjunction with Wegmans’ companywide campaign that supports food banks up and down the East Coast. The fundraiser locally provides
Foodlink Community Farm hosts annual Fall Festival!
The Foodlink Community Farm is hosting its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 12, 2024. For the third year in a row, families and community members are invited to the farm to enjoy free food, drinks, games, giveaways, and more! The Foodlink Community Farm serves as a community garden for
Volunteer
Foodlink relies on thousands of volunteers each year to sort, inspect, and pack food that nourishes thousands of our neighbors. We could not do the work we do without them! Volunteers also contribute to the success of our other food-related programs, such as the Curbside Market, Nutrition Education, and the Community Farm. Sign up today to donate your time and support our mission!
Our Impact
Foodlink distributes millions of pounds of food annually, and prepares more than a million healthy meals for students. But our impact goes well beyond statistics. Learn other ways our work impacts the health and food security of thousands of people we serve by reading our latest Impact Report.
94%
of all donations go
directly to our
anti-hunger programs.
Make a Donation
your impact: $1 = 3 meals
Your gift to Foodlink today will help provide meals to the one in six people in our region experiencing food insecurity. We will faithfully steward your investment, with 94% of revenue going directly toward programs that build healthier communities.
