Foodlink Career Fellowship welcomes in a new class
The Foodlink Career Fellowship — an intensive, one-of-a-kind culinary apprenticeship — welcomed in the Class of 2023 on Tuesday morning. The new group of six aspiring chefs represents the fifth class to join the program since its launch in 2018. In order to apply, prospective Fellows must be nominated by a mentor or community partner. […]
NYS Health Foundation grant helps Curbside Market continue WIC expansion initiative
In 2021, the Curbside Market saw a project that was years in the making come to fruition. For as long as it existed, the market accepted SNAP benefits and helped shoppers stretch their dollars through various incentive programs. Now, the market has expanded to accept WIC (Women, Infants and Children) benefits to help support young […]
Foodlink, URMC Announce Partnership to Address Local Food Insecurity
Leaders from Foodlink and the University of Rochester Medical Center today announced a partnership to address food insecurity by providing emergency food assistance through health providers, starting with a pilot project underway at Strong Memorial Hospital (SMH). The URMC Food Pantry, currently being piloted for patients of two ambulatory clinics at SMH, is expected to […]
Christmas meals: Foodlink partners hosting holiday meals
Several of Foodlink’s community partners are hosting some December meals as the holidays are approaching. Here are a couple of dates and times for free, local meals in the month of December. Meal Day: Tuesday (12/14) Community Meal Site: Lydia’s Kitchen Meal Time: 11:00 am Address: 360 East Main St., Batavia NY, 14020 Meal Day: […]
Rochester’s inaugural Food Policy Council announces selection of first members
The Planning Team for the Rochester Food Policy Council (FPC) is excited to announce the selection of its inaugural members. This diverse group of individuals will lead efforts to create a healthier and more equitable Rochester food system. The planning team received more than 80 applications from Rochester residents who are passionate about the local […]
Curbside Market Ambassadors attend workshop at the Commissary
On Thursday, Nov. 18, 10 Curbside Market Ambassadors met at The Commissary to begin the first in a series of monthly workshops centered around community action, education, and advocacy. The Curbside Market Ambassador program creates opportunities for people — or in this case, customers — in the communities we serve to inform and shape the […]
Foodlink & S.W.A.N. providing free meals; Rosa Wims to tour renovated Montgomery Center
The COVID pandemic has sadly canceled Rosa Wims’ annual Thanksgiving event for a second consecutive year, but nonetheless, “Mother Wims” still wants to give back to the community she loves! Wims is partnering with Foodlink and the Southwest Area Neighborhood (S.W.A.N.) to distribute festive, frozen holiday meals-to-go on Nov. 11 at the Montgomery Neighborhood Center. […]
Foodlink, RHA team up to deliver hygiene kits to thousands
Foodlink’s Curbside Market on Monday delivered 100 hygiene kits to residents of the Charlotte Harbortown Apartments as part of an ongoing partnership with the Rochester Housing Authority. This fall and into the winter, the partnership will result in 3,000 care packages for low-income households in the Rochester area. The boxes contain household items such as […]
Thanksgiving meals: Foodlink partners hosting holiday meals
Several of Foodlink’s community partners are hosting Thanksgiving meals as the holidays are approaching. Here are a couple of dates and times for free, local meals in the month of November. Meal Day: Tuesday (11/16) Community Meal Site: Lydia’s Kitchen Meal Time: 11:00 am Address: 360 East Main St., Batavia NY, 14020 Meal Day: […]
Foodlink Community Cafe now offering online ordering
The Foodlink Community Cafe took another step forward this fall with the launch of online ordering on Oct. 25, adding a convenient option for customers to pick up their meals. The pay-it-forward-style cafe is located in the Central Library’s Bausch & Lomb branch, at 115 South Ave. in Rochester. Since launching in May, the cafe […]
