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Foodlink, anti-hunger advocates raise awareness about Summer-EBT, other nutrition programs
Starting this summer, local children will have additional nutrition support during the summer months with the launch of a new Summer EBT program, supplementing ongoing
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Foodlink spends March focused on state, federal advocacy
With food banks around the country collectively responsible for feeding millions more food-insecure households compared to a year ago, now
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Foodlink marks 1-year milestone of pandemic response
On March 15, 2020, Foodlink stood alongside some of the region’s top leaders on a Sunday morning as uncertainty swirled
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Foodlink attains 4-star Charity Navigator rating
Foodlink recently earned the distinction of a 4-star rating by Charity Navigator, the largest charity evaluator in America that helps
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Spectrum donation provides virtual learning opportunities for Foodlink Fellows
In a year of increased dependency on technology and remote learning, Spectrum’s recent donation to Foodlink meant the world to
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National Nutrition Month: Connecting through food (at a distance)
While many of the traditional public activities we plan for National Nutrition Month can’t be done in a pandemic (sadly,
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Feeding NYS food banks distributing 63% more food since pandemic began
New data released by Feeding New York State this week shows a 63% year-over-year increase in food distributed by the
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Foodlink advocates for funding to address rise in food insecurity at NYS budget forum
The following testimony was summarized by Foodlink Community Advocacy Specialist Tom Silva at a NYS budget hearing held on
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500 distributions later, a day to celebrate collaboration
Today’s drive-thru food distribution at the Public Market marked the 500th such event since Foodlink’s COVID response began last March.
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Remembering Mort Kolko
This week, Foodlink lost a beloved friend and leader. Mordecai “Mort” Kolko passed away on Feb. 7, 2021 at the
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