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 lands not one … but TWO honorees for RBJ’s 2025 Women of Excellence awards!
Rochester Business Journal has selected two Foodlink senior vice presidents as 2025 Women of Excellence honorees. Terra Keller, Chief Financial & Operating Officer, is among those honored as a 2025 award winner; while Tashanda Thomas, Chief People & Culture Officer, has been inducted into the Circle of Excellence. RBJ.NET: 2025
Foodlink heads to Albany for state budget advocacy
As the region’s only food bank, Foodlink collaborates with hundreds of partners to put food on the table for our neighbors experiencing food insecurity. While this work remains critical, we also understand the importance of legislation, policy change, and advocacy that supports our mission of ending hunger and building healthier
Celebrating Black History Month with Culinary Excellence
In honor of Black History Month, the Class 10 Foodlink Career Fellows hosted a special tasting event that was nothing short of spectacular. This event was a beautiful celebration of Black culture, showcasing the rich and diverse flavors that have been passed down through generations. Our talented Fellows put their
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 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.
