The 31st annual Check Out Hunger campaign, a joint effort between Wegmans and Foodlink, has officially come to a close. We are thrilled to announce that we surpassed our goal and raised a total of $703,957.

A special shoutout to the Penfield and Newark Wegmans stores for their outstanding contributions. Penfield raised the most money overall, while Newark exceeded its goal by a remarkable 136%.

We also want to express our sincere gratitude to all the cashiers who made ‘the ask’ during the campaign. Your dedication and willingness to ask customers to donate made a significant impact. Three lucky cashiers were selected as grand prize winners, receiving $100, $250, and $500, respectively. Check out our social media channels later this month as reveal the winners!

Lastly, we couldn’t have achieved this without the incredible support of our community. Your donations — both large and small — during the campaign helped to provide more than 2.1 million meals to those facing food insecurity.

The funds raised through this campaign will directly support Foodlink’s vital food-related programs and food-banking operations across its 10-county service area. With nearly 150,000 families facing food insecurity in the region, donations are more important than ever.

Thank you again to everyone who participated in the 2024 Check Out Hunger campaign. Together, we are making a difference in our community.

Check out some media coverage during the campaign:

• Wegmans closing out annual ‘Check Out Hunger’ fundraising campaign with Foodlink 
• ‘Check Out Hunger’ campaign runs at Wegmans to benefit Foodlink 
• Wegmans and Foodlink team up with Check Out Hunger campaign 
• Foodlink kicks off Check Out Hunger Campaign to fight food insecurity