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 speaks out against feds’ cost-sharing proposal for SNAP
Foodlink submitted the following letter to the Federal Register earlier this month regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) proposed rule, “Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Changes in Federal-State Administrative Cost Sharing,” which was published on June 24, 2026: _______________________________ Please accept Foodlink’s comments below on the United
2026 Foodlink Festival of Food Guide: What you need to know
Get ready, Rochester … the most mouth-watering local festival is here! The 21st annual Foodlink Festival of Food returns to the Rochester Public Market on Sept. 14. Only a few tickets remain! The region’s largest tasting event features many of your local favorites — from restaurants to wineries to bakeries
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and Foodlink spotlight longstanding partnership during Hunger Action Month
September marks the beginning of Hunger Action Month, a nationwide campaign dedicated to raising awareness about hunger and inspiring action in communities across the country. To kick off the month, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and Foodlink representatives visited a Curbside Market stop to highlight their longstanding partnership and shared commitment to
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.
