Foodlink hosts 2023 ACF Chef of the Year Cookoff
***UPDATE*** Congratulations to Chris Januzzi for winning this year’s COTY competition! The mystery protein revealed just before the competition was double the fun … flounder/fluke AND pork belly! Januzzi prepared a delicious dish that included Sauteed Fluke, Zucchini and Sweet Potato Latke, Chickpea Pork Belly Ragu, with Charred Shallot and Lemon Butter. *** The American Culinary […]
Foodlink and Wegmans celebrate the 30th anniversary of Check Out Hunger campaign
This year marks the 30th year that Foodlink and Wegmans have partnered for the annual Check Out Hunger campaign. The campaign begins Wednesday, October 25th, 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 […]
Uptick in SNAP benefits stolen
Monroe County has seen a sharp uptick in residents having their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits stolen off their EBT cards through the use of unauthorized skimming devices – hundreds of reported incidents, this week alone. EBT cards are loaded with benefits and are being targeted by skimming devices when used. The skimming devices […]
Tickets on sale now for Foodlink’s Festival of Food!
The region’s best and biggest tasting event returns! Tickets are now on sale for the Festival of Food, Foodlink’s annual fundraiser at the Public Market. The event will be held on September 18. Dozens of Rochester-area food and beverage vendors – from restaurants to wineries, and bakeries to breweries – will gather in one place […]
With Us! A Community Health Advocacy Training
On Thursday, June 15, the participants from the Community-Led Engagement Initiative (formerly known as the Ambassador Program) held their held their Community Health Advocate presentations at the Kate Gleason Auditorium. The Community Health Advocate presentations were an opportunity for the ten participants to share what they’ve learned as well as their vision for a healthier […]
Foodlink Career Fellowship Class 7 moves up to NYS Cook Apprentices
On Friday, June 16, Foodlink’s Career Fellowship Class 7 officially moved up to NYS Cook Apprentices. The Fellows successfully completed 12 weeks of in-class and on-the-job training with over 88% attendance and three industry recognized certifications in food and personal safety. To celebrate their success and moving up, friends, family and other community members gathered […]
$2 Million State Appropriation for Double Up Food Bucks
Previous image Next image Assemblyman Demond Meeks and Assemblyman Harry Bronson joined Field & Fork Network , Foodlink and Rochester City Mayor, Malik Evans, to announce $2 Million appropriation in New York State budget to expand Double Up Food Bucks NY during a press conference on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Double Up Food Bucks NY […]
Spectrum Donates $5,000 to Foodlink
Spectrum donated $5,000 to Foodlink on Thursday, June 8th to support the recent rise in need for emergency food in the Rochester region. Spectrum joined City of Rochester Council President Miguel Melendez and Foodlink representatives at the City of Rochester Public Market to highlight the donation. The check presentation followed Foodlink’s Just Say Yes to […]
Rochester Food Policy Council Visits Baltimore to bring innovative ideas to Rochester
The Rochester Food Policy Council visited Baltimore last week to meet with anti-hunger organizations and urban agriculture farms in hopes of bringing fresh, innovative ideas back to Rochester. The Council met with staff at John Hopkins Center for Livable Futures, which have been advocating for health equity and food access for more than 25 years. […]
Foodlink’s statement on anti-hunger funding in the NYS budget
Foodlink is encouraged by the continued support for food banks and emergency food programs reflected in the New York State Budget. We are grateful that Nourish NY has been funded once again at $50 million, so we can continue to purchase healthy fruits, vegetables, and dairy products from New York farmers and manufacturers to distribute […]
