Important updates about SNAP
Federal legislation passed earlier this year has changed SNAP eligibility and work requirements for thousands of local residents.
Access the links to learn more about the changes, or scroll down to look up hundreds of food-related resources in our region.
Learn more about Summer Nutrition programs
Foodlink is a proud partner in Rochester’s Summer Meals program! Visit the Summer Meals website for a listing of sites where kids 18 and younger can get a free, healthy meal. The program officially kicks off June 30.
Foodlink’s “Mobile Meals” routes also will return. Expect to see us again in neighborhoods such as the 19th Ward, Maplewood, Charlotte and Lyell-Otis; and near the Thomas Ryan Rec Center & Norton Village Lodge. See you soon!
The Summer EBT program launched last year, and provided eligible families with $120 per child to help with grocery expenses during the summer months.
The state began mailing eligibility letters in early June, with benefits avalilable as early as June 18. Visit the state’s website for details to determine if your family is automatically eligible or if you need to apply. You can also call the state’s Summer EBT Helpline at:
1-833-452-0096.
Find Food
If you are in need of food assistance, please use the map below to find information about local food pantries, community meal programs and food distribution sites located throughout Foodlink’s 10-county service area.
*** Please note that Foodlink does not provide food assistance to the public from its Mt. Read facility. ***
The schedule for Foodlink’s mobile market, the Curbside Market, also is available below. Please visit the Curbside Market page to learn more about where to shop for and purchase healthy food; and for weather-related updates or cancellations.
How to find assistance ...
Welcome to our redesigned ‘Find Food’ map.
The functionality and appearance of our new map is a little different than our old version, and we are confident users will benefit from more information and easier access to healthy food.
- Begin by entering your location (address, city/town, zip code, etc).
- Once search results appear, you can use the “More Filters” button to choose specific programs (e.g. Pop-up Pantries, Meal Programs, etc.) … similar to the 5 categories shown on our old map.
- You can also narrow your search based on days of the week and search radius (distance).
- Click on the name of each result to learn more about each location and what services they provide.
VIDEO TUTORIAL: How to use our ‘Find Food’ map
Need some time to get acclimated? Our “old map” is still located at this bottom of the page, and will remain on our site through April 30. Please reach out to us at info@foodlinkny.org if you have any questions.
Residents also can contact 2-1-1 (or text 898-211) or visit My-Wayfinder.org to learn about additional social-service resources in the area.
Find out if you are eligible for SNAP
Foodlink is an approved NOEP (Nutrition Outreach & Education Program) provider through our partnership with Hunger Solutions NY.
Please reach out to us at 585-413-5091 or SNAP@foodlinkny.org if you need help determining your eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). We also assist with applying, submitting documents, and maintaining eligibility.
Office Hours (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
Tuesday: Foodlink Edible Education Center, 585 Lexington Ave.
Wednesday: Central Library, 4th Floor, 115 South Ave.
Thursday: Foodlink Edible Education Center, 585 Lexington Ave.
Saturday (2nd of the month): Public Market from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Click on a category below, or enter your address in the locator to get started.
Contact information for food pantries and community meal programs are provided in the map below. Residents in need of food assistance are encouraged to call ahead to learn about current hours of operation.
Residents also can contact 2-1-1 (or text 898-211) to learn about additional social-service resources in the area.
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