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
Celebrate ROC the Day with Foodlink
During the 2021 edition of Giving Tuesday, President & CEO Julia Tedesco discusses Foodlink’s role in addressing both the symptoms and root causes of hunger in the Rochester region.
Hunger Action Month: Food shouldn’t be an impossible choice
How will you choose to end hunger? Take action this September during Hunger Action Month. Learn more at FoodlinkNY.org/HAM.
A ROC the Day ‘Thank you’ from Foodlink’s president
President & CEO Julia Tedesco thanks the community for their overwhelming response to Foodlink’s 2020 ROC the Day campaign.
ROC the Day with Foodlink in 2020!
Foodlink President & CEO Julia Tedesco discusses the pandemic’s direct impact on the rise in food insecurity, and Foodlink’s response to this unprecedented crisis. On ROC the Day (Dec. 1, 2020) this year, please consider a gift to Foodlink: https://roctheday.org/foodlink. Thank you!
