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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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Senator Schumer visits Foodlink; urges Congress to increase WIC funding
Standing at Foodlink, the regional food bank based in Rochester, NY, as families prepare for Thanksgiving, U.S. Senate Majority Leader
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Foodlink joins anti-hunger advocates in calling on Congress to adequately support WIC
Thousands of young families could lose out on nutrition benefits if Congress fails to act soon. The Special Supplemental Nutrition
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Foodlink members serving free holiday meals in November
A list of Foodlink member meal programs serving holiday meals in the week leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Foodlink hosts 2023 ACF Chef of the Year Cookoff
***UPDATE*** Congratulations to Chris Januzzi for winning this year’s COTY competition! The mystery protein revealed just before the competition was double
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Foodlink and Wegmans celebrate the 30th anniversary of Check Out Hunger campaign
This year marks the 30th year that Foodlink and Wegmans have partnered for the annual Check Out Hunger campaign. The
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Uptick in SNAP benefits stolen
Monroe County has seen a sharp uptick in residents having their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits stolen off their
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Foodlink statement on the passing of Rosa Wims
Foodlink released the following statement on the recent passing of Rosa Wims: Foodlink is deeply saddened to learn about
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2023 Foodlink Festival of Food Guide
The Foodlink Festival of Food is less than a week away! We’ll be posting a complete guide to the event
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Ways to engage during Hunger Action Month
It is time to swap out those pink Barbie shirts for something orange because September is Hunger Action Month! During
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