Foodlink joins Sen. Schumer, local faith leaders in opposing SNAP cuts
Foodlink President & CEO Julia Tedesco joined Sen. Chuck Schumer and local faith leaders at Third Presbyterian Church in Rochester on Tuesday to speak out against harmful, proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). By a one-vote margin, the House passed a bill last week that would slash nearly $300 billion from SNAP […]
Design the Curbside Market’s next summer T-shirt!
Do you have design skills and love the Curbside Market? Show us what you got! The Curbside Market team is on the lookout for the next great summer T-shirt design … and wants YOUR help! This year’s theme is “Market Magic: Why I love shopping at the Curbside Market.” The winner will receive a $200 […]
New study shows food insecurity continues to rise in Rochester region
After a dramatic rise the year before, a new report shows that food insecurity continues to trend in the wrong direction for communities across the nation – including right here in the Rochester region. Nearly 10,000 more people experienced food insecurity in 2023 compared to 2022 within Foodlink’s 10-county service area, according to the latest […]
Gov. Hochul visits Foodlink to discuss state budget’s impact on NY families
Gov. Kathy Hochul visited Foodlink on Monday, April 21, to discuss the state budget and its impact on local families. Surrounded by elected officials and local dignitaries inside Foodlink’s distribution center, Hochul announced key measures to “making New York more affordable,” including her Inflation Refund initiative, middle-class tax cuts, the expanded child tax credit, access […]
Foodlink details local impact of latest USDA cuts
In response to recently announced cuts to federal nutrition programs, President & CEO Julia Tedesco released the following statement on April 3 as Foodlink gathered hundreds of food bank members for its annual ‘Nourish’ conference held at the Wegmans Conference Center. The $500 million cut recently announced by the USDA will result in a significant […]
Foodlink lands not one … but TWO honorees for RBJ’s 2025 Women of Excellence awards!
Rochester Business Journal has selected two Foodlink senior vice presidents as 2025 Women of Excellence honorees. Terra Keller, Chief Financial & Operating Officer, is among those honored as a 2025 award winner; while Tashanda Thomas, Chief People & Culture Officer, has been inducted into the Circle of Excellence. RBJ.NET: 2025 Women of Excellence honorees The […]
Foodlink heads to Albany for state budget advocacy
As the region’s only food bank, Foodlink collaborates with hundreds of partners to put food on the table for our neighbors experiencing food insecurity. While this work remains critical, we also understand the importance of legislation, policy change, and advocacy that supports our mission of ending hunger and building healthier communities. Twice in the past […]
Foodlink officials announce $15M, multi-year infrastructure upgrades to facility, farm
ROCHESTER – Foodlink officials on Thursday publicly announced plans for a $15 million, multi-year infrastructure and capacity-building project at both its Mt. Read Boulevard facility and community farm on Lexington Avenue. Several ongoing construction projects will support Foodlink’s mission during a time when requests for emergency food assistance have increased dramatically. Last year, visits to […]
NYS Attorney General visits Foodlink to announce donation of 3,000+ cans of baby formula
New York Attorney General Letitia James visited Foodlink on Wednesday to announce a donation of more than 3,300 cans of formula valued at more than $140,000. The donation is the result of a recent settlement from an investigation into formula supplier Marine Park Distribution Inc. (Marine Park) and its affiliate Formula Depot Inc. (Formula Depot) […]
Where to find free holiday meals in the Rochester area
Each November and December, Foodlink reaches out to its network of food bank members to see which organizations are planning holiday meals for their clients. Below is a list of 2024 meals inside and outside of Monroe County: MONROE COUNTY Thursday, Dec. 19 Blessed Sacrament (534 Oxford St.) — 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 Northside […]
