Thank you, Wegmans shoppers! Check Out Hunger campaign concludes on a high note
The 31st annual Check Out Hunger campaign, a joint effort between Wegmans and Foodlink, has officially come to a close. We are thrilled to announce that we surpassed our goal and raised a total of $703,957. A special shoutout to the Penfield and Newark Wegmans stores for their outstanding contributions. Penfield raised the most money […]
Tasting celebration for Class 9 Fellows!
Previous Next We’re thrilled to celebrate the success of Foodlink’s Class 9 Career Fellowship participants! On Friday, November 15th, these talented individuals took the next step in their culinary journeys by officially becoming NYS Cook Apprentices. They will now be honing their skills at our Community Café, gaining valuable hands-on experience under the guidance of […]
Foodlink’s Curbside Market now accepts WIC benefits at all locations
Foodlink’s Curbside Market, a mobile market serving the Rochester region, now accepts WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) benefits at all of its locations. The Curbside Market is the only WIC-eligible mobile market in New York, and this expansion will make WIC products more available to participants who live in neighborhoods that lack food retailers. “WIC” […]
Foodlink hosts ACF Rochester Chef of the Year Cookoff
*****UPDATE****** Congratulations to David Kasper for winning this year’s COTY competition! The mystery protein revealed just before the competition was double the fun … venison and shrimp! Kasper prepared a delicious dish that included pan roasted venison loin with a red wine demi, chipotle BBQ shrimp, garlic mashed potatoes and oven roasted brussels sprouts with bacon […]
Foodlink and Wegmans kick off annual Check Out Hunger campaign
Foodlink and Wegmans are celebrating another year of partnership with the 31st annual Check Out Hunger campaign. The campaign began Wednesday, October 23 at 21 Rochester-area stores – and runs in conjunction with Wegmans’ companywide campaign that supports food banks up and down the East Coast. The fundraiser locally provides critical assistance for Foodlink, the […]
Foodlink Community Farm hosts annual Fall Festival!
The Foodlink Community Farm is hosting its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 12, 2024. For the third year in a row, families and community members are invited to the farm to enjoy free food, drinks, games, giveaways, and more! The Foodlink Community Farm serves as a community garden for local residents – a majority […]
Congrats to our 2024 Festival of Food Best Taste Winners
Previous Next Foodlink’s annual fall fundraiser, Festival of Food returned on Monday, September 16, 2024 with 70 vendors and more than 1,000 attendees. Attendees once again had the opportunity to vote for Best Taste Awards — with cash prizes for all winners. The winners for this year’s awards were … (drumroll) … Best Taste Overall Food: […]
Foodlink Career Fellowship celebrates graduation of Class 8!
Previous Next A celebratory event was held Monday, September 9, 2024 at the Central Library of downtown Rochester, where friends, family, community members, and Foodlink staff gathered to honor the achievements of the seven graduates of the Foodlink Career Fellowship. The intensive year-long program provides comprehensive culinary training to prepare graduates for successful careers in […]
A Summer of Science and Sustainability at Foodlink Community Farm
Plum Swede Midge African Eggplant Composting African Eggplant Cherry Composting Peach Peach Composting Apple African Eggplant Cherry This summer, our Foodlink Community Farm on Lexington Avenue is buzzing with activity! We’re thrilled to be collaborating with several local academic institutions on exciting new projects that will benefit our community and advance agricultural knowledge. Pest Management […]
From Farm to Flatbread: Foodlink Community Cafe’s Fresh Flavors
Nestled inside Rochester’s Central Library, the Foodlink Community Café offers more than just delicious food. The café is all about giving back to the community while providing a space for our culinary apprentices to launch their careers. As the café rolls out its new summer menu, they are committed to fresh, local ingredients – many […]