Design the Next Curbside Market T-Shirt: Enter Our Summer Contest!
Do you love the Curbside Market? Here’s your chance to show it—by designing this summer’s official Curbside Market T-shirt! Foodlink is inviting community members to submit original artwork that captures the spirit of the Curbside Market. This year’s theme, “Year-round joy at the Curbside Market,” celebrates the energy, connection, and access to fresh food that […]
The Get Together: A Successful Evening of Community and Impact
Foodlink’s annual spring event, The Get Together, brought together an incredible group of supporters, partners, and community leaders for an evening rooted in purpose and connection. From the moment guests arrived, the energy in the room was clear—this was a community united by a shared commitment to ending hunger and building healthier futures. Thanks to […]
Donor Spotlight: Small donor, big impact … Meet Augie!
On Friday, April 17, we received a $100 donation from an 8‑year‑old named Augie, and the story behind it is one we won’t soon forget. Augie was given $100 by his grandparents with a simple but powerful mission: donate it to a nonprofit of his choice. Instead of deciding quickly, Augie took the task seriously. […]
The “Power of Nutrition” in Action at Foodlink’s Community Kitchen
This post was written by Samantha Chamberlain MS, RD Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? Established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, this annual celebration highlights the vital role nutrition plays in overall health and well-being. This year’s theme, “Discover the Power of Nutrition,” invites us to reflect on how […]
February Is American Heart Month
Every February, we recognize American Heart Month—a nationwide observance led by the American Heart Association to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and inspire more lifesavers in our communities. First proclaimed in 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson, the month serves as a national call to take charge of your heart health—a mission that remains just […]
Foodlink continues the legacy of the late Rosa Wims and her famous Thanksgiving dinner
On Thursday, November 20, Foodlink honored the incredible legacy of Rosa Wims by hosting the 36th Annual Thanksgiving Meal at St. Peter’s Kitchen. The late Rosa Wims was never one to turn down hosting duties for Thanksgiving. For more than 30 years, she welcomed hundreds to a Thanksgiving meal in Rochester’s Corn Hill neighborhood, making […]
Citywide collaboration delivers free Summer Meals to Rochester kids
With summer in full swing, thousands of Rochester children are diving into sports, camps, activities, and neighborhood fun. But for many families, summer also brings a pressing challenge: ensuring consistent access to nutritious meals when school cafeterias close. The Summer Meals Partnership of Rochester is once again stepping up to meet this need. The city’s […]
Cheers to 20 years! Tickets on sale now for Foodlink’s Festival of Food!
The region’s most anticipated tasting event returns! Foodlink is proud to announce the 20th anniversary of the Festival of Food, the largest independent tasting event in the Finger Lakes region. This year’s celebration will take place on Monday, September 15, at the Rochester Public Market. Guests will enjoy an all-you-can-eat-and-drink experience featuring dozens of local restaurants, wineries, breweries, […]
Let’s Eat Together: URMC Sponsors 100 Mission Meals at the Foodlink Community Café
On June 25, 2025, the Center for Community Health & Prevention at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) once again sponsored 100 Mission Meals at the Foodlink Community Café. This generous act not only provided nourishing meals to neighbors in need but also supported the café’s culinary apprentices and the broader mission of Foodlink. […]
Wegmans’ Fill the Bus Campaign Returns
***Update: Thanks to the incredible generosity of Wegmans customers, this year’s Fill the Bus campaign raised an outstanding $157,000. Every dollar will go directly to Foodlink, helping to ensure children and families have access to nutritious food throughout the summer.*** Wegmans is once again launching its annual Fill the Bus scan campaign—an initiative designed to help […]