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 48-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
Visits to local food pantries hitting historic highs in 2026
According to new data submitted by Foodlink’s network, local requests for food assistance are hitting all-time highs. Each month, local food pantries and meal programs within Foodlink’s membership network record the number of people who visit and ask for help. They tabulate the number of adults, seniors and children served,
Meet Suzanne, a Check Out Hunger champion with an incredible story
The following letter is a first-person account of Suzanne Searle, a cashier at Wegmans who shared her personal story about needing to rely on a food pantry when times were tough. Because of her lived experience, Suzanne is a vocal champion for the Check Out Hunger campaign every year: ***
It’s time to Check Out Hunger with Wegmans!
Foodlink and Wegmans are encouraging shoppers to give back through the annual Check Out Hunger campaign, which launched today at 21 local stores. Customers can donate $1, $2, $3, $5, or any amount at checkout with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting Foodlink, which serves as the sole food bank
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
Last year, Foodlink distributed 28.8 millions of pounds of food and prepared 2.4 million healthy meals for students — each of which were the most in our history.
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.
