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
Foodlink Career Fellowship celebrates graduation of Class 8!
Previous Next A celebratory event was held Monday, September 9, 2024 at the Central Library of downtown Rochester, where friends, family, community members, and Foodlink staff gathered to honor the achievements of the seven graduates of the Foodlink Career Fellowship. The intensive year-long program provides comprehensive culinary training to prepare
2024 Foodlink Festival of Food Guide
The 2024 Foodlink Festival of Food is near! We can’t wait for you to join us for our big fundraiser on Monday, Sept. 16 at the City of Rochester Public Market (280 N. Union St.). The event begins at 6 p.m. for general admission, and 5 p.m. for VIPs. We’ll
USDA report: Food insecurity continues to rise nationwide
A report released Wednesday by the USDA showed a steady rise in food insecurity for a second consecutive year. The national rate, according to the Household Food Security in the United States in 2023 report, has climbed to 13.5% — an increase from 12.8% from the year prior. The new
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.
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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.
