Investment from KeyBank helps to support growth of Foodlink Career Fellowship
A $300,000 investment from KeyBank will help support growth and expansion of a culinary apprenticeship program at Foodlink. This grant is part of KeyBank’s commitment to invest $40 billion in the communities it serves. The Foodlink Career Fellowship creates pathways to prosperity for individuals with barriers to sustainable employment. The year-long, NYS-certified culinary apprenticeship program […]
Check out highlights from our 2024 Nourishing Lives fundraiser!
Foodlink held its annual “Nourishing Lives” fundraising special on Jan. 31, in partnership with presenting sponsor Wegmans and News 8 WROC-TV. The televised fundraiser helps shine a light on Foodlink’s current operations, including a behind-the-scenes look at the many programs and services we offer beyond our role as the regional food bank. Below, check out […]
Foodlink Community Café features produce from Community Farm in new menu
The Foodlink Community Café is proud to share that a few of the new menu items on our Winter Menu are now fresher than ever, with ingredients sourced directly from our very own Community Farm! Through the help of our staff farm specialist, John, the café staff was able to preserve produce from the growing […]
Tickets on sale for Forks & Skis fundraiser!
Forks & Skis, a charity ski event presented by Delta Air Lines, returns to Hunt Hollow Ski Club on March 1, 2024, to benefit Foodlink. Skiers can enjoy a fun day on the slopes – all while supporting Foodlink’s mission to end hunger and build healthier communities. Within Foodlink’s 10-county service area, nearly 120,000 people […]
Foodlink’s nutrition education demonstrations at Public Market on break through the winter
Foodlink’s popular Just Say Yes to Fruits and Vegetables workshops at the City of Rochester Public Market has ended for the year. The workshops at the Public Market take a brief hiatus in the winter months and resume back in March. Thursday, December 14, was the last workshop at the Public Market for the year. […]
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 […]