SNAP recipients getting additional funds this month
Foodlink and Monroe County’s Department of Human Services are spreading the word about extra money appearing on SNAP EBT cards during the month of April. This “Emergency Assistance” SNAP was approved through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act back in March (the second of three major stimulus bills passed by Congress). For people who received […]
Community mobilizes to move Foodlink volunteer operations to new facility
Foodlink on Friday relocated volunteer operations from the Rochester Riverside Convention Center to 2600 Manitou Road. Monroe County and United Way of Greater Rochester rallied local organizations to support the relocation, including Wegmans and the Teamsters Local 118, Greater Rochester Enterprise and Acquest Realty. “Opening up the Convention Center will allow our community to have […]
Support local amid challenging times for local food & drink industry
The COVID-19 pandemic has rocked the restaurant industry, forcing many to adapt to a brand new business model (e.g. Curbside pickup), suspend operations, lay off staff and/or close completely. According to Restaurant.org, since March 1, the industry has lost more than 3 million jobs and $25 billion in sales, and roughly 50% of restaurant operators […]
Help ‘flatten the curve’ … Covid-19 guidelines from the Monroe County Dept. of Health
Courtesy of the Monroe County Department of Health, we’re sharing some of the key guidelines and recommendations for the community to help “flatten the curve” and get through the Covid-19 pandemic: “Do your part” It’s up to all of us to help protect our families, friends and neighbors. It’s not easy, but staying home is […]
Wegmans offers critical support to Foodlink, other food banks
Wegmans Food Markets recently announced it is pledging $4 million to support partner food banks during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Wegmans has been a community partner with Foodlink for more than four decades, offering critical support through Check Out Hunger, sponsorship of Foodlink fundraisers, support of key programs such as the Foodlink Career Fellowship, and, […]
Rochester meal distribution sites for children
UPDATE: Starting June 29, free meals for Rochester children will be available through the annual Summer Meals program. Access the full list of sites here. The Foodlink Community Kitchen is assisting the Rochester City School District with distributing meals for children 18 and younger throughout Rochester while area schools are shut down in response to […]
Foodlink updates: Our COVID-19 response
EDITOR’S NOTE: The June 3 update below will be the last in this space, which has been dedicated to updating the community about our efforts throughout our COVID-19 Response. We will continue to update our blog with relevant information related to our response, and edit other sections of our website, as needed, throughout the summer. […]
Foodlink attends Anti-hunger Policy Conference in D.C.
Foodlink attended the National Anti-hunger Policy Conference — organized by Feeding America and the Food Research & Action Center — earlier this week in Washington D.C. More than 1,000 attendees from Feeding America food banks and anti-hunger advocacy groups convened to listen to speakers and participate in workshops over a two-day period. On the third […]
Foodlink to host series of ‘Cooking Matters at the Store’ tours in honor of National Nutrition Month
Foodlink’s nutrition educators will be busier than usual this March as they help the Rochester community celebrate National Nutrition Month. The annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. This year’s theme is “Eat Right, Bite […]
New York DEC’s BYOBagNY initiative provides free reusable bags to Foodlink’s network
In support of New York’s ban on single-use plastic bags that went into effect on March 1, State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos and DEC Region 8 Director Paul D’Amato delivered 500 reusable bags — with thousands more to follow — to Foodlink on Monday. The reusable BYOBagNY (Bring Your Own Bag […]