On Sept. 20, the USDA announced it would terminate future releases of the Household Food Security Reports — a key source for food insecurity data for more than 30 years. USDA called the report “redundant” and “politicized,” adding that “trends have remained virtually unchanged.” According to the USDA’s latest report, 13.5% of U.S. households were […]| Foodlink Inc
September marks Hunger Action Month, an annual awareness campaign spearheaded by Feeding America and its network of 200 food banks. Keep an eye on Foodlink’s social media channels all month long for actions YOU can take to address food insecurity in our communities. Below, we encourage you to get educated on the latest food-insecurity statistics […] The post Hunger Action Month: Food insecurity data, policy priorities, and how to get involved appeared first on Foodlink Inc.| Foodlink Inc
It’s almost time for the greatest local festival in all of Rochester (in our humble, opinion)! The Foodlink Festival of Food is turning 20 this year, and we hope you’re ready to celebrate a couple decades of our amazing local food and drink scene, and our mission of ending hunger and building healthier communities. We […]| Foodlink Inc
The Foodlink Community Kitchen — known for producing thousands of healthy meals on a daily basis for children in the Rochester area — just executed its largest catering opportunity yet! Our kitchen team served as the main food vendor for Monroe County’s 21st annual Salute to Seniors event on August 22 at Ontario Beach Park. […]| Foodlink Inc
The Foodlink Community Kitchen provides healthy, scratch-made meals to thousands of Rochester students every day.| Foodlink Inc
Click here to view our local food options. This include Mobile Food Pantries, Soup Kitchens, Curbside Markets, and more.| Foodlink Inc
Children ages 18 and under can receive free, healthy breakfasts and lunches at locations across the city — including schools, churches, R-Centers, and other trusted community sites. Participation in a specific program is not required; youth can simply stop by during scheduled times to enjoy a meal on-site.| Foodlink Inc
The following statement is attributed to Foodlink’s President & CEO, Julia Tedesco: The budget reconciliation bill passed today by Congress will slash SNAP ($200B) and Medicaid ($900B) at a time when the costs of food and healthcare remain prohibitively high. It is an unconscionable policy choice that will impact the health outcomes of […] The post Foodlink statement on passage of budget reconciliation bill appeared first on Foodlink Inc.| Foodlink Inc
The region’s most anticipated tasting event returns! Foodlink is proud to announce the 20th anniversary of the Festival of Food, the largest independent tasting event in the Finger Lakes region. This year’s celebration will take place on Monday, September 15, at the Rochester Public Market. Guests will enjoy an all-you-can-eat-and-drink experience featuring dozens of local restaurants, wineries, breweries, […] The post Cheers to 20 years! Tickets on sale now for Foodlink’s Festival...| Foodlink Inc
Last month, Feeding America released its annual Map the Meal Gap report, which provides food-insecurity data for food banks across the nation. The overall food-insecurity rate in Foodlink’s 10-county service area rose from 12% in 2022, to 12.8% in 2023, according to the report. Following the initial data release, Foodlink requested additional information about food […] The post Additional food-insecurity data released from annual ‘Map the Meal Gap’ report appeared first on Foodlink Inc.| Foodlink Inc
The Center for Community Health & Prevention at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) once again sponsored 100 Mission Meals at the Foodlink Community Café. This generous act not only provided nourishing meals to neighbors in need but also supported the café’s culinary apprentices and the broader mission of Foodlink.| Foodlink Inc
Foodlink announced today that it will soon take over as the local chapter for the National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN). The Junior League of Rochester has led local efforts since 2018 and alerted its member organizations of the transition to Foodlink this past spring. In 2025, Foodlink began to bolster its inventory to collect and […]| Foodlink Inc
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