It takes a village: Installing 160 raised beds at the Foodlink Community Farm

Thank you to all of the generous staff members and volunteers who helped us assemble and fill more than 160 raised garden beds at the Foodlink Community Farm … in less than 3 weeks!
Foodlink Community Farm: Revitalization in action

A timelapse from December 2024 through May 2025 of construction at the Foodlink Community Farm on Lexington Avenue.
Executive chef Kayjona Rogers on making her mark in the culinary arts

Kayjona Rogers is the 28-year-old executive chef at Studio Lounge. It all began when a run-in with the law offered Rogers the opportunity to attend a Foodlink program. That program changed the course of her life. Her passion for the culinary arts reignited, Rogers started her own catering business, Taste of Kay. From there, she […]
Curbside Market helps out Ovid community devastated by fire

During National Nutrition Month, the Curbside Market visited Ovid, NY, which recently lost its sole grocery store and several local businesses in a fire in January.
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)
Voices from Foodlink’s network

In 2023, we interviewed several representatives from Foodlink’s network of food pantries and meal programs throughout our 10-county service area. Hear about the collective impact of our work! (January, 2024) Video credit: Oh!Davidson Creative.
How volunteers help support Foodlink’s mission

Hear from a couple of Foodlink’s “core” volunteers, and one local organization that gives back time and time again to help Foodlink end hunger and build healthier communities (January, 2024). Video credit: WROC Creative Services.
Launching culinary careers through the Foodlink Career Fellowship

Six years after its launch, Foodlink staff and Foodlink Career Fellowship alumni reflect on the impact of New York’s only cook apprenticeship program. (January, 2024) Video Credit: Fish & Crown Creative.
Growth at the Foodlink Community Farm

One of this year’s ‘Nourishing Lives’ television special segments focused on the future of the Foodlink Community Farm — a vibrant growing space in Northwest Rochester. (January, 2024) Video credit: Oh!Davidson Creative
Volunteering at Foodlink: Safety Orientation

Thank you for volunteering at Foodlink! Your safety is our top priority. We ask that you please adhere to the following guidelines during your shift in our distribution center.
