New this year, Feeding America shows local estimates of food insecurity by race/ethnicity
Every year, Feeding America, the largest anti-hunger organization in the United States that includes a network of 200 food banks, conducts the “Map the Meal Gap” study to learn more about food insecurity at a local level. New this year, however, the report shows local estimates of food insecurity by race/ethnicity for some groups. On […]
Sen. Gillibrand announces extension of USDA meal waivers at Foodlink Summer Meals site
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined Foodlink and other elected officials on Thursday, July 7, to announce the passage of the Keep Kids Fed Act, which will extend all pandemic school meal waivers and other flexibilities through the summer, making it easier and more affordable for schools and other organizations to provide free and healthy meals […]
Curbside Market Expands WIC Sites
The Curbside Market – a mobile market that serves the Rochester region, is now expanding its efforts to provide greater access to WIC (Women, Infants and Children)- eligible food for its customers. Access and ease of use can be a challenge, even for those receiving federal assistance. WIC recipients report that finding stores near them […]
