food insecurity
Scouts from across the Rochester area participated in a food drive to collect donations for local food pantries. The article reports that groups gathered at a central drop-off location and organized donated goods for distribution. Organizers said the collection is intended to support pantries experiencing ongoing demand and to help stock shelves heading into late […]
Many women may not realize their greatest health threat isn’t cancer; it’s heart disease. In 2023, heart disease led to one in five female deaths in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, the CDC also found that only 56% of women were aware of the risks. “It is the leading killer of […]
Monroe Community College is offering free breakfast to all students at its Brighton and downtown campuses to address food insecurity. The grant-funded program runs weekdays from 9:30–10:30 a.m. through the spring semester. Monroe Community College starts free breakfast program for students
As uncertainty around SNAP benefits continues, Rochester Mutual Aid Network hosted a free grocery pop-up to help families struggling to afford food. Partnering with other grassroots groups like Food Not Bombs and Flower City Pickers, the initiative responded to the Trump administration’s proposed freeze of SNAP benefits, which has been temporarily halted. The event showcased […]
New York State has launched its annual holiday donation drive, encouraging residents to donate unwrapped toys, coats, school supplies, and food. In Rochester, the three drop-off points are: The New York State Police HQ on Scottsville Road The NYS Department of Transportation on Jefferson Road 259 Monroe Avenue The drive runs through December 5, with […]
Jeff Knauss, organizer of the SNAP Relief fundraiser, responded to questions about transparency in a viral GoFundMe campaign that raised over $200,000. In a Facebook post, Knauss confirmed that 1,000 qualifying families will receive $150 Wegmans gift cards during the SNAP benefits shutdown. Remaining funds will go to Foodlink and the Food Bank of Central […]
As the Trump administration’s attempt to freeze SNAP benefits stalls in court, Rochester Mutual Aid Network stepped in to support the community with a free grocery pop-up. Partnering with Flower City Pickers, Food Not Bombs, and Recovery All Ways, the volunteer-led effort responded to growing food insecurity driven by high grocery prices and disrupted government […]
Food insecurity is rising in the Rochester area, according to Feeding America’s latest “Map the Meal Gap” report. Nearly 10,000 more people in Foodlink’s service region faced food insecurity in 2023 compared to 2022. Monroe County’s rate is now 13%, with the 14605 ZIP code reaching 31.7%. Local organizations like Rochester Hope food pantry report […]
Foodlink and Feeding America leaders are sounding the alarm after over $1 billion in USDA funding cuts impacted food assistance programs. Foodlink CEO Julia Tedesco says the organization lost $600,000 in expected food deliveries this spring, threatening local food pantry supplies. The cuts affect programs like TEFAP, which provides food to low-income families. As demand […]
New York has expanded its food donation and recycling program through legislation signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul. The new law (S5331A/A5906A) requires large food generators, including grocery stores, colleges, and food manufacturers within 50 miles of an organic recycling facility, to donate surplus edible food and recycle food scraps. This initiative addresses food waste, supports […]
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