Our Vision ...
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 46-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
Foodlink taking on role as local Diaper Bank
Foodlink announced today that it will soon take over as the local chapter for the National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN). The Junior League of Rochester has led local efforts since 2018 and alerted its member organizations of the transition to Foodlink this past spring. In 2025, Foodlink began to bolster
Wegmans’ Fill the Bus Campaign Returns
Wegmans is once again launching its annual Fill the Bus scan campaign—an initiative designed to help ensure school-age children continue to have access to enough healthy food during the summer months — when food insecurity often rises for local families. Starting June 4, customers at Wegmans stores can donate $3, $5, or
Foodlink joins Sen. Schumer, local faith leaders in opposing SNAP cuts
Foodlink President & CEO Julia Tedesco joined Sen. Chuck Schumer and local faith leaders at Third Presbyterian Church in Rochester on Tuesday to speak out against harmful, proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). By a one-vote margin, the House passed a bill last week that would slash
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 2 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 eight 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.
