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Foodlink details local impact of latest USDA cuts
In response to recently announced cuts to federal nutrition programs, President & CEO Julia Tedesco released the following statement on April 3 as Foodlink gathered

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


Foodlink’s statement on the Farm Bill
Foodlink President & CEO Julia Tedesco issued the following statement after the passage of the Farm Bill by the House

A busy time of year for Foodlink’s Distribution Center team
The November and December months are always a busy time of year for Foodlink, particularly for those who work in

Foodlink opens up more volunteer shifts for December
Due to popular demand, Foodlink has added an additional warehouse volunteer shift on Thursdays evenings from 6-8pm for the month
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