Foodlink statement on passage of budget reconciliation bill
The following statement is attributed to Foodlink’s President & CEO, Julia Tedesco: The budget reconciliation bill passed today by Congress will slash SNAP ($200B) and Medicaid ($900B) at a time when the costs of food and healthcare remain prohibitively high. It is an unconscionable policy choice that will impact the health outcomes of […]
Additional food-insecurity data released from annual ‘Map the Meal Gap’ report
Last month, Feeding America released its annual Map the Meal Gap report, which provides food-insecurity data for food banks across the nation. The overall food-insecurity rate in Foodlink’s 10-county service area rose from 12% in 2022, to 12.8% in 2023, according to the report. Following the initial data release, Foodlink requested additional information about food […]
Foodlink taking on role as local Diaper Bank
Foodlink announced today that it will soon take over as the local chapter for the National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN). The Junior League of Rochester has led local efforts since 2018 and alerted its member organizations of the transition to Foodlink this past spring. In 2025, Foodlink began to bolster its inventory to collect and […]
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 […]
