New York Attorney General Letitia James visits Foodlink to announce baby formula donation
New York Attorney General Letitia James visited Foodlink on Dec. 18 to announce a baby formula donation that stemmed from an investigation and settlement from a recent price-gouging case. More than 3,300 cans of formula were donated to serve families in the Rochester area.
Thank you, Wegmans for the 2024 Check Out Hunger campaign!
Check Out Hunger 2024 raised money for over 2M meals!
Wegmans & Foodlink look back on another year of serving the community together
For decades, Foodlink, Wegmans and their customers have played critical roles in the local fight against hunger.
Foodlink’s The Get Together
Video highlights from Foodlink’s spring fundraiser — The Get Together — at Arbor Midtown. (Credit: Oh!Davidson Creative, March 21, 2024)
Alumni share their experiences with the Foodlink Career Fellowship
Four alumni of Foodlink’s culinary apprenticeship, the Foodlink Career Fellowship, share their stories about the program and their career paths after graduation. Thank you to KayJona, Bre, Charnel & Chauncy for your dedication and hard work! (March, 2024)
Wegmans Check Out Hunger campaign raises $687K for Foodlink!
Foodlink staff thanks their partners at Wegmans — and all of their customers — for a successful 30th anniversary Check Out Hunger campaign.
Senator Schumer visits Foodlink to advocate for increased WIC funding
With funding levels for the federal Women, Infants & Children (WIC) nutrition program running low, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) visited Foodlink on Nov. 20 to advocate for increased funding to meet the increased demand.
Lightmakers: Reflections from Foodlink’s Staff
At Foodlink’s spring event, The Get Together, staff members shared their view of what it means to be a “Lightmaker” and express their gratitude to supporters. Foodlink drew inspiration from Karen Walrond’s book, “The Lightmakers Manifesto” in creating the theme for this year’s event. Video credit: Oh!Davidson Creative
Foodlink’s Nourishing Lives Special: Skip’s story
Foodlink Distribution Center Manager Skip Leonhard recalls his journey from the early days as a Foodlink volunteer, to a full-time member of the team. Video credit: Fish & Crown Creative.
‘Dignity and respect’ at the Foodlink Community Café
Learn more about the Foodlink Community Café in downtown Rochester, and how it helps prepare culinary apprentices for their new careers, and serve a diverse customer base inside the Central Library (115 South Ave.). Video credit: WROC-TV Creative Services
