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Introducing ‘Agro-NYS’ Cream Ale: A Celebration of Local Agriculture and Community Support
The New York Farm Bureau (NYFB) announced the debut of its first-ever branded beer, AGRO-NYS Cream Ale. This special brew, crafted with locally grown and

Foodlink submits public comment on proposed changes to WIC
On Feb. 21, Foodlink submitted a public comment during the federal government’s rulemaking process concerning revisions made to the food

Highlights from Foodlink’s ‘Nourishing Lives’ special
Foodlink held its annual “Nourishing Lives” fundraising special on Feb. 15, in partnership with presenting sponsor Wegmans and News 8

SNAP ‘Emergency Allotments’ expiring, reducing benefits for thousands locally
Supplemental Emergency Allotments (EA) of SNAP benefits, which have been issued since April 2020 to help households during the COVID

Foodlink Career Fellowship Class 5 Graduation
Five years, five graduations later, the Foodlink Career Fellowship has helped more than 30 aspiring chefs work towards their culinary

Check Out Hunger Campaign is underway at Tops and other local grocery stores
The Check Out Hunger Campaign is underway at Tops Friendly Markets, Hegedorns Market, Herrema’s Food Market, Lori’s Natural Food, Gates

Foodlink supports Healthy School Meals For All NY Kids campaign
Foodlink is one of hundreds of organizations around the state — a diverse coalition of anti-hunger, education, food, nutrition, health,

Remembering Edgar
Foodlink’s heart breaks today to learn of the passing of our Community Farm Manager, Edgar Santa Cruz. Edgar joined Foodlink

Foodlink Career Fellowship Class 6 has moved up to Cook Apprentices
On Friday, December 9, Foodlink’s Career Fellowship Class 6 completed their Pre-Apprenticeship curriculum and moved on to be hired as

Where to find free holiday meals in Rochester
The following list shows the dates and times when Foodlink members (community meal programs within our 10-county service area) are
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