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Tasting Celebration for Class 10 Fellows!
We are thrilled to announce that on Friday, January 17, the talented individuals of Foodlink’s Class 10 Career Fellowship took a monumental step in their

Government shutdown causing uncertainty, angst among Rochester’s food-insecure residents
Foodlink and several local organizations on Tuesday gathered to discuss the government shutdown’s impact on the emergency food system, and

Foodlink Career Fellowship praised in governor’s ‘Justice Agenda’
Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave his 2019 State of the State address this week, outlining his vision for New York State,

SNAP recipients urged to budget wisely during federal shutdown
*** The federal government shutdown — now the longest in our nation’s history — continues to impact millions of Americans’

Hunger Group Opens National “Fed Food” Hotline and Web Portal during shutdown
A news release from Hunger Free America: With increasing numbers of employees of the federal government and federal contractors nationwide

SNAP benefits threatened if federal government shutdown continues
UPDATE: The USDA announced Tuesday night that they will ensure that all SNAP recipients receive full benefits through the month

Foodlink celebrates 40 years with milestone Muffin Day
Similar to 40 years ago, the day began with a large donation of English Muffins. On Dec. 19, 1978, founder

Wegmans Check Out Hunger campaign raises $685K!
Thank you to Wegmans, and all of the shoppers who participated in this year’s Check Out Hunger campaign! Your generosity

Foodlink helps out victims of Thurston Road fire
On Dec. 10, a fire-alarm fire ravaged an apartment building on Thurston Road in Rochester, leaving 12 residents homeless just

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