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 47-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 urges community to advocate for boosted anti-hunger funding
Foodlink’s Advocacy Committee is urging the public to voice their support for increased funding for the emergency food system in this year’s state budget. Food banks across the state are united in their request for the Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP) and Nourish NY to be funded at
February Is American Heart Month
Every February, we recognize American Heart Month—a nationwide observance led by the American Heart Association to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and inspire more lifesavers in our communities. First proclaimed in 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson, the month serves as a national call to take charge of your heart
Julia Tedesco, Colleen Wegman honored at annual Chamber breakfast
President & CEO Julia Tedesco was honored Thursday at the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce’s annual Legislative Breakfast as the recipient of a Community Stewardship Award. Now in its second year, the event hosts local lawmakers for a wide-ranging panel discussion, and honors a local non-profit and for-profit leader 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 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.
