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 40-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

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Foodlink’s Julia Tedesco provides testimony about emergency response at Congressional hearing

The following testimony was given by Foodlink President & CEO, Julia Tedesco, on Jan. 19, 2022, at the House Rules Committee’s subcommittee hearing on Legislative & Budget Process. Chairman Morelle, Ranking Member Burgess and members of the Rules Committee: Good morning, and thank you for the opportunity to speak with

Foodlink Career Fellowship welcomes in a new class

The Foodlink Career Fellowship — an intensive, one-of-a-kind culinary apprenticeship — welcomed in the Class of 2023 on Tuesday morning. The new group of six aspiring chefs represents the fifth class to join the program since its launch in 2018. In order to apply, prospective Fellows must be nominated by

NYS Health Foundation grant helps Curbside Market continue WIC expansion initiative

In 2021, the Curbside Market saw a project that was years in the making come to fruition. For as long as it existed, the market accepted SNAP benefits and helped shoppers stretch their dollars through various incentive programs. Now, the market has expanded to accept WIC (Women, Infants and Children)

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 Lexington Ave. 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 hundreds of thousands of 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.