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
New ‘Map the Meal Gap’ food-insecurity data released
Feeding America’s annual ‘Map the Meal Gap’ report was released Tuesday, marking the final time the report will utilize data from the USDA’s Current Population Survey Food Security Supplement (CPS-FSS) to generate local estimates for food insecurity and food costs. In September, the USDA announced it would discontinue its Household
Foodlink participates in study to analyze culturally relevant food within the emergency food system
Foodlink teamed up with nutrition researchers at UC-Davis recently to analyze how changes to its ordering system helped significantly increase the procurement of culturally relevant food among food pantries and meal programs within its service area. Laura Held, Foodlink’s Director of Food Bank Programs & Compliance, is a co-author in
Tickets on sale now for Foodlink’s Festival of Food!
Foodlink’s signature fundraiser, the Festival of Food, will return on Monday, Sept. 14 at the Rochester Public Market, bringing together the region’s top restaurants, wineries, breweries, bakeries, caterers and more for an unforgettable evening in support of Foodlink’s mission. Tickets are now on sale! As the largest independent tasting event
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.
