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The deadline is ticking for the federal government to share a plan for how to partially or fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the nation’s largest meal assistance program. A federal judge has given the government until noon on Monday to comply with orders and share the plan as the shutdown continues. The deadline […]
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 […]
Foodlink will become the local chapter of the National Diaper Bank Network starting June 30, expanding its support services beyond food distribution. The Junior League of Rochester, which led the effort since 2018 and distributed over one million diapers, is transferring leadership to Foodlink. The organization will now offer diapers and hygiene products alongside meals […]
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 […]
Foodlink is gearing up for its 19th annual Festival of Food, its largest fundraising event of the year, set to take place on September 16 at the Rochester Public Market. The event will feature an all-you-can-eat experience with offerings from various Rochester food and drink vendors, including local farms, bakeries, and breweries. Live music will […]
he 2024 Summer Meals Season is here! FREE Summer Meals start on June 24th and run through September 1st. Your kids can drop into dozens of safe locations all over the city, to get a free breakfast or lunch, all summer long! Summer Meals (summermealsroc.org)
Earlier this week, two of Rochester’s finest chefs went head-to-head competing for the coveted title of “Chef of the Year” during the annual cookoff. The American Culinary Federation Rochester Chapter (ACFR) partnered with Foodlink to hold this competition where culinary instructor Chris Januzzi and executive chef David Kasper were the two finalists for this year’s […]
This past weekend, Foodlink Community Farm celebrated its yearly Fall Festival. This farm acts as a communal garden for local residents. To mark the end of the growing season, they offered food, cider, pumpkins, and an array of autumnal activities. Mitch Gruber, chief program officer at Foodlink, stated: “We really want to activate this space […]
This year at Bills training camp, local health organizations are launching nutritional awareness campaigns featuring a two-for-one special. Foodlink has joined forces with others to tackle the issue of food insecurity within New York State. To address the vital need for food access, they have deployed mobile farm market trucks to the camp. Nichole Borch […]
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