Wayne County now third in nation in apple growing
Did you know that Wayne County were its own state, it would rank fourth in the NATION in apple growing? Data from the latest U.S. Agriculture Census (2017) was released this spring, and our neighbors to the east in Wayne County made some impressive gains as the state’s epicenter of apples. There are 23,685 acres […]
Inaugural class of the Foodlink Career Fellowship celebrates graduation, launch of new careers
They came to Foodlink in search of opportunity. Now – a year later – eight members of the Foodlink Career Fellowship have graduated with improved culinary skills, confidence, and hope for what the future holds. Thursday’s graduation ceremony at the City of Rochester Public Market marked the culmination of the inaugural year of the program, […]
Foodlink 2019 Mobile Summer Meals schedule
Rochester’s Summer Meals program is officially underway, and the Foodlink Community Kitchen is pleased once again to prepare thousands of delicious, nutritious meals at dozens of sites all over Rochester this summer. Foodlink is a key partner in the Summer Meals Partnership of Rochester, which ensures that kids 18 and under have access to free […]
Foodlink piloting adult meal mentoring program with RACF support
Studies have shown that children are more likely to try healthy and/or unfamiliar foods if an adult role model is doing the same. The Foodlink Community Kitchen hopes to test that strategy as a way to increase participation in the City of Rochester’s Summer Meals program. A mini-grant from the Rochester Area Community Foundation will […]
Farash Foundation grant allows Foodlink to expand reach into more RCSD schools
The Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation has awarded Foodlink $25,000 to help expand and launch multiple school pantries within the Rochester City School District. The grant allows RCSD Community Schools to join Foodlink as member agencies, and purchase vital equipment, supplies and food for their students. The RCSD’s Community Schools adopt a more holistic […]
Foodlink awarded ‘Rooted in Evidence’ grant funding to evaluate new nutrition ranking system
Foodlink is one of five food banks nationwide to receive grant funding through The Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition’s inaugural Rooted in Evidence grant program. The grant supports food banks currently implementing “innovative and dynamic programming to improve the health and dietary quality of emergency food recipients.” Foodlink’s project includes the evaluation of its new […]
Feeding America grants support to Foodlink for government shutdown response
In response to the government shutdown earlier this year, Feeding America garnered support from organizations across the country to help offset costs that food banks faced to meet the rising need in their communities. In early June, a third round of funding was allocated to various food banks across the network, and Foodlink was generously […]
Foodlink Career Fellowship now recruiting second class
The Foodlink Career Fellowship, a year-long culinary training program and New York State-recognized apprenticeship, is recruiting individuals for its second class set to begin this summer. The Fellowship aims to train individuals (18 and older) who have lived and worked in poverty for middle-skills careers in the regional food industry. The 12-month program includes nine […]
Foodlink’s statement at the NYS Assembly hearing on tenant protections and housing affordability
The following is testimony of Tom Silva, Community Advocacy Coordinator, Foodlink Inc., delivered at the Public Hearing on Rental Housing & Tenant Protections on May 10, 2019 in Rochester. Who We Are Thank you for this opportunity to comment on the vital issue of rent and eviction protections for tenants in New York State. My […]
Impact story: Meet Michael Washington
As part of Walmart’s 2019 “Fight Hunger. Spark Change” campaign, we wanted to share with you one perspective from a food pantry client of Rochester Family Mission — one of the 200+ emergency food providers in Foodlink’s network. Michael wanted to share his story, and tell us how grateful he was for the support of […]