Foodlink welcomes author Andy Fisher, ‘Social Purpose Grocery’ experts to Rochester
Andy Fisher, long-time anti-hunger advocate, activist and author of “Big Hunger,” visited Rochester on March 21, spending the day with Foodlink and offering his critique of — and solutions for — the emergency food system. In his book, which was released in 2017, Fisher argues that the current model of food banking is too reliant […]
Goya’s ‘Can Do’ campaign delivers large donation to Foodlink
A truckload of products from Goya Foods arrived at Foodlink’s distribution center on Monday, a large donation earmarked as part of the company’s “Can Do” campaign in partnership with Feeding America. The donation totaled 34,580 pounds, which is the equivalent to nearly 29,000 meals. It was made in the name of Goya retailer, Tops Friendly […]
Foodlink, fellow food bankers make advocacy trip to Albany
Two representatives from Foodlink made the trip to Albany on March 13 to join fellow food bankers and other community partners to discuss legislation and anti-hunger priorities for the next state budget. Foodlink’s Mark Dwyer and Meg Demment met with the offices of: Assemblyman David DiPietro (147th District, which includes Wyoming County), Assemblyman Harry Bronson […]
Snow storm impacts Foodlink programs and services
A few weather-related announcements, regarding the winter storm that’s hit our region on March 2: (Updated at 7:40 a.m.) – All of our food bank’s scheduled routes have been canceled (We had deliveries scheduled for Seneca and Wayne counties). We are working to reschedule them for next week. – All Shop Thru […]
Foodlink adds new truck to its kitchen fleet
It was an exciting day for Foodlink drivers, who watched as a brand new, 22-foot refrigerated box truck was dropped off at its Mt. Read Boulevard facility on Friday. The new truck, a 2018 HINO model 238, will add capacity to the fleet that serves the Foodlink Community Kitchen. Approximately half of Foodlink’s trucks serve the […]
Bills’ ‘Tackle Hunger’ campaign yields 23,000 cans of soup for regional food banks
The long-awaited postseason appearance is what mattered most to local Bills’ fans this year. For local food banks, the regular season wasn’t bad, either. Thanks to another successful “Tackling Hunger with the Buffalo Bills” campaign, the team, in partnership with Tops Friendly Markets and Campbell’s Chunky soup, donated 23,040 cans of soup to the Food Bank […]
Foodlink excited to partner with Three Heads Brewing for Be Kind Festival
In an effort to help build a “kinder Rochester,” Three Heads Brewing is hosting the inaugural “Be Kind Festival and Benefit Show.” The event on Feb. 16 will benefit three local non-profits: Foodlink, Sojourner House at PathStone and Camp Stomping Ground. Foodlink is the regional food bank that provides food to agencies throughout a 10-county […]
Foodlink awarded ‘Farm-to-School’ grant funding from NYS
Foodlink learned on Jan. 5 that it was one of 12 organizations to receive “Farm to School” grant funding through New York State’s Department of Agriculture and Markets. The $98,000 award will be used to purchase equipment for our Value-Added Processing Center, where we slice thousands of apples daily and work with distributors to provide healthy […]
Foodlink services impacted by plunging temps
UPDATE (Friday, 8:50 a.m.): The Barakah Muslim Charity (584 Jefferson Ave) Mobile Pantry site scheduled for SATURDAY has canceled due to the expected weather conditions. As of this time, the other distribution scheduled for Livonia remains open. > January Mobile Pantry schedule *** Thursday, 9:45 p.m. Due to the dangerous weather conditions expected on Friday, Foodlink […]
Foodlink offers full support of state’s No Student Goes Hungry Program
*** Foodlink Executive Director Julia Tedesco released the following statement regarding Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s 2018 State of the State, which includes a proposal for the No Student Goes Hungry Program: “Foodlink fully supports the governor’s No Student Goes Hungry Program. Proper nutrition plays a fundamental role in the success of all students — from kindergarten […]
