Foodlink gearing up for the holiday season
During the holiday season, the need for emergency food increases as local food pantries and meal programs do all that they can to provide extra nourishment for their clients. This season, demand is even higher with grocery prices on the rise. To help the community during this difficult time, Foodlink is spending more money this […]
Foodlink receives $150,000 in funding for education center at Lexington Ave. Community Farm
Foodlink held its inaugural Fall Festival at the Lexington Ave. Community Farm on Saturday, October 22. Assemblywoman Sarah Clark (D-Rochester) joined representatives from Foodlink and community members to present $150,000 in funding for an education center inside the building adjacent to the Lexington Community Farm. Assemblywoman Clark said, “Urban farms and community gardens are a […]
Foodlink’s Fall Festival!
Foodlink will host its inaugural Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 22 at its community farm on Lexington Avenue. The event comes at the conclusion of the growing season for the farm, which serves as a community garden for local residents – a majority of whom are resettled refugees – in the Edgerton and Lyell-Otis neighborhoods. […]
Check Out Hunger Begins October 16
The annual Check Out Hunger campaign returns once again to Rochester-area Wegmans stores Sunday, October 16. The fundraiser provides critical assistance for Foodlink, the regional food bank and public health organization committed to ending hunger and building healthier communities. The point-of-sale campaign allows Wegmans shoppers to donate a few dollars – or simply round up […]
Foodlink to receive American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds
Foodlink joined Congressman Joe Morelle, Monroe County Executive Adam Bello, and other community partners on Thursday, October 13 to announce $1.4 million in proposed funding awarded to Foodlink to expand food access for Monroe County families. Foodlink’s proposal was selected as part of Bring Monroe Back, Monroe County’s plan that will utilize federal funds received […]
Congrats to our 2022 Festival of Food Best Taste Winners!
Foodlink’s annual fall fundraiser, Festival of Food returned on Monday, September 12, after taking two years off due to the pandemic. Also making its grand return were the Best Taste Awards — with cash prizes included for the very first time for all winners. With the help of generous support from our of our sponsors […]
Foodlink’s Festival of Food returns!
After taking two years off due to the pandemic, Foodlink’s Festival of Food returned at the Public Market on Monday, September 12! The Festival of Food is Foodlink’s annual fall fundraiser and one of the largest tasting events in the region. Rochester-area food and beverage vendors – from restaurants to wineries, and bakeries to breweries […]
Wayne County Ambassadors donate to Foodlink to support Fill a Glass of Hope
Families using food pantries in the Wayne County area will now have access to fresh milk thanks to the Wayne County Dairy Ambassador Court and the Fill a Glass with Hope campaign. Wayne County Associate Ambassadors, Alysha Kuhn and Kayla Dunstan, presented Foodlink with a check for $250 on August 30th to support Fill a […]
Foodlink’s newest Nutrition Educator made her big debut on Thursday!
Miya Powell, a Nutrition Educator at Foodlink, held her first demonstration at the Public Market on Thursday. Miya and her fellow nutrition educators prepare healthy, delicious recipes all while providing nutritional lessons to those in attendance. For Powell’s first demonstration, she made a Fresh Corn Salad. It featured, fresh corn, tomatoes, red onion, carrots, vinegar, […]
Auction Alert! Win a SIGNED Josh Allen jersey!
Get ready, Bills fans. Training camp has ended and everyone is super amped about the Bills’ 2022 season. As a lead-up to our Festival of Food, we’ll be auctioning off a SIGNED Josh Allen jersey for one lucky fan! Place a bid, support Foodlink’s mission, and GO BILLS!
