Foodlink retains 4-star Charity Navigator rating
On June 1, Charity Navigator announced that under its updated and enhanced rating system, Foodlink was among a select group of nonprofits nationwide to earn a 4-star rating. >> See Foodlink’s rating breakdown on the Charity Navigator website Since 2002, using objective, data-driven analysis, Charity Navigator has awarded only the most fiscally responsible organizations a […]
Foodlink and RTS partner to promote healthy living
Foodlink was back at Regional Transit Service headquarters today on East Main Street on Friday as guests of the RTS Employee Wellness Program. RTS is a finalist for the RBJ’s 2017 Wealth of Health Awards and Foodlink has partnered with them through our Nutrition Education and Curbside Market programs. On Friday morning, two nutrition educators […]
Celebrate Iced Coffee Day and support Foodlink!
Once again, Foodlink is partnering with Dunkin’ Donuts to celebrate National Iced Coffee Day! On Wednesday, May 24, Rochester-area Dunkin’ Donuts are donating $1 for every iced coffee sold. Last year, the one-day campaign raised $16,000! There will be a check presentation this Friday at the Rochester Red Wings game. The weather looks promising. As […]
Canstruction Rochester takes over Tower280
Canstruction Rochester’s 10th annual design-build competition officially begins this weekend. Six local teams will construct giant sculptures made entirely out of canned food with a “Fantasy & Fairy Tales” theme on Saturday, May 20 in the lobby of Tower280 at Midtown (280 E. Broad Street). The exhibit will go on public display starting Sunday. Presented […]
Another successful Day of Caring at Foodlink!
Foodlink was once again a host site for the United Way’s annual “Day of Caring” event, a community-wide volunteering effort. Foodlink is quite accustomed to handling hundreds of volunteers each week, but that’s not to say organizing more than 100 of them on a single day is a breeze. Volunteers were assigned to our three […]
Study: Food insecurity rate remains flat in Rochester region
While there are slightly less food insecure people in the Rochester area, those who struggle to put food on the table are finding it less affordable to feed themselves and their families, according to a report released Thursday. Foodlink announced the release of Map the Meal Gap 2017, the latest report by Feeding America® […]
NY Beef Council urges farmers to give back
This May, the New York Beef Council is leading beef industry awareness month with the return of the “Farm to Food Bank” initiative to combat hunger. The New York Beef Council, in partnership with Empire Livestock Marketing, Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, Inc., Hosking Sales, Northern NY Farmer’s Marketing Coop, Inc. and NY Beef Producers Association, […]
Thank you, Carol!
Last night, Foodlink said goodbye (she promises to visit!) and good luck (not like she needs it!) to Carol Rodland of the Eastman School of Music. Rodland has accepted a position at the prestigious Juilliard School in New York City and is moving in a matter of weeks. She holds a special place in our […]
Foodlink earns Excellus BCBS Community Health Award
*** Foodlink was one of 36 organizations across the state to earn a 2017 Community Health Award from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. The support, totaling $4,000, will help Foodlink create a safe and inviting play space adjacent to its Lexington Avenue Urban Farm in northwest Rochester. The farm, which began in 2012, primarily serves the local […]
In it together: Foodlink hosts Community Food Conference
A decade ago, the theme of Foodlink’s Community Food Conference would have undoubtedly been different. More food? Infrastructure improvements? Attracting volunteers and donors? Yes, yes and yes. These days, however, we’re covering those topics while devoting a significant amount of attention to health and nutrition. It’s vital to understand how the emergency food system and health […]