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Every $1 you give helps provide 3 meals
Your gift to Foodlink today will help provide meals to the one in eight people in our region experiencing food insecurity. We will faithfully steward your investment, with 94% of revenue going directly toward programs that build healthier communities.
94%
Of all donations go directly to our anti-hunger programs
Your monetary gift goes a long way.
Support Foodlink Today!
At Foodlink, stewardship is one of our core values, and it’s how we can provide three meals for every $1 donated. We are proud to say that 94 cents of every dollar goes directly to our food-related programs.
Supporters like you are essential to our daily impact. Your gift will be put to use immediately to support children, families, and seniors experiencing food insecurity, many for the very first time.
Hunger is affecting our community like never before. With recurring monthly donations, you can help provide even more nutritious food to our neighbors. Together, we can create a more nourished, prosperous region.
How to donate
Online: Fill out the secure form above!
By Phone: Call (585) 413-4078
By Mail: Make check payable to Foodlink and send to:
Foodlink
PO Box 60766
Rochester, NY 14606
Join the Full Plate Club
The Full Plate Club recognizes a loyal portion of our community who gives gifts of $ 1,000 or more each year to sustain the work we do. We invite you to join this group of dedicate supporters. Throughout the year, we will share the impact of your gift through member-only experiences and networking opportunities, and you’ll be recognized in a variety of ways for your generosity. You can honor our collective work by making a gift today.
Other Ways to Give
There are many ways to support your community. Whether it is food, money or time, your partnership is vital to our success. We encourage you to contribute in the way you feel most comfortable and be part of the solution. Foodlink is able to invest in our community because of the courage and vision of those who invest in us. Thank you for your interest in giving!
Review the options below to learn about more ways to support Foodlink.
Monthly Giving
Join a community of loyal supporters and start your monthly gift today!
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Monthly gifts help Foodlink plan for consistent distribution within our community throughout the year and is one of the very best ways to give. Consider starting an online recurring gift today. It’s an easy and convenient way to pledge your faithful support and make an ongoing impact. The benefits of joining our Monthly Giving Program include early access to event tickets, special communications, and more!
For more information, please contact Emily M. Buerkle at 585-413-4078 or [email protected].
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Planned Giving
Creating a lasting legacy of your commitment to ending hunger.
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Support a mission that ensures individuals and families will have access to nutritious food and resources with the dignity and respect they deserve. Designate Foodlink as a beneficiary of your estate in your will, living trust, life insurance, charitable trust, or retirement plan. Gifts of any amount are welcome.
Just a few sentences in your will or trust is all it takes, and you are entitled to an estate tax deduction for the value of your gift. Please consult with an attorney or tax professional to determine the best plan for you.
Legal Name: Foodlink, Inc.
Federal Tax Identification Number (EIN): 22-2428304
To learn more about Legacy Giving, please contact Beth Hershel at 585-413-4053 or [email protected]
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Stocks & Securities
Consider a gift of stocks and securities and support our hunger-relief programs.
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The following information must be provided for audit and acknowledgment purposes:
• Donor’s name and complete address
• Name and number of securities transferred
• Specific program to which gift should be directed (if any)
Electronic delivery of stock shares is the most secure and efficient delivery process available; however, you may also transfer certificates directly.
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Start a Fundraiser
Host an online fundraising campaign and provide up to 30 meals with each $10 donation!
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We will provide you with a personalized fundraising webpage to share on your social media or via email.
Consider a Facebook fundraiser, Virtual Food Drive, or an Online Fundraising Campaign to celebrate a special day, honor a loved one, or support a meaningful cause with your colleagues.
We are here to help make your fundraising campaign a success!
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Tribute Gifts
Make a gift to honor or celebrate a loved one with a cause close to their heart.
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If there is someone special in your life who cares deeply about solving hunger in our communities, establishing a memorial or tribute gift is a meaningful way to honor that person or celebrate a special occasion. Your gift will be a lasting tribute to that special person and will contribute to a hunger-free region.
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Workplace Giving
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Leadership Giving
Join a committed group of supporters and help provide the experience and resources needed to best serve our community.
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Food Drives & Other Campaigns
Learn more about how you can contribute by hosting a food drive and see a list of our most-needed items!
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Workplace Giving
Did you know you may be able to double your support for Foodlink in just a few steps? Many corporations match their employees’ charitable contributions and/or provide grant funding to the organizations their employees support.
Use the “Double the Donation” tool below to see if your employer has a matching gift program.
Additional Information
Leadership circle
In 2018, Foodlink launched the Leadership Circle, a committed group whose annual gifts of $1,000 and more help to sustain and strengthen Foodlink’s work to eradicate the root causes of hunger.
Leadership Circle membership provides those who are passionate about giving back and helping Foodlink fight hunger in our community with unique opportunities, including invitations to special events and receptions, personal tours, volunteer days, and organizational updates.
To learn more about the Leadership Circle, please contact VP of Development & Community Engagement Beth Hershel at (585) 413-4053.
Take a Virtual Tour of Foodlink!
In 2020, News 8’s Adam Chodak spent an afternoon touring the Foodlink facility with President & CEO Julia Tedesco to discuss Foodlink’s ongoing response to the pandemic. While in-person group tours are currently suspended for safety reasons, we invite you to learn a little bit more about our operations through this 6-minute walk-through of our facility!
