Foodlink

09/07/2026

🍻🎉 One week to go! Festival of Food is just 7️⃣ days away, and it couldn't be a better time to celebrate because today is !

We're raising a glass 🍺 to a few of the incredible beverage vendors joining us next week, including

🍺 Southern Tier Brewing Company
🍺 Spotted Octopus Brewing Co Rochester, NY
🍸 Barrelhouse 6 Distillery
🍸 Krooked Tusker Distillery
🍸 Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery

And that's just a taste of what you'll find at this year's event!

Craft beer, local spirits, amazing food, and a community coming together to support Foodlink's mission. What more could you ask for?

🎟️ Don't wait, get your tickets today and join us for one of Rochester's favorite nights of food and drink: FoodlinkNY.org/FOF26

🍺✨

09/07/2026

🎉⏰ ONE WEEK TO GO! ⏰🎉

The countdown is ON! In just 7️⃣ days, the most delicious night of the year returns. 🍽️🍷🍺

Get ready to sip, savor, and celebrate with incredible local restaurants, wineries, breweries, and food vendors, all while supporting Foodlink's mission to end hunger and build healthier communities.

🔥 Amazing food.
🍻 Local drinks.
🎶 Great company.
❤️ An unforgettable impact.

Tickets are going fast. Don't miss your chance to be part - FoodlinkNY.org/FOF26

09/07/2026

✨ Vendor Spotlight: Wegmans ! ✨

Stop by for delicious offerings from Amore by Wegmans , Meat & Seafood Gold Pan Meals, and the Cheese Caves, featuring incredible cheese and charcuterie.

A huge thank you to Wegmans for their continued partnership and support of Foodlink and the Festival of Food❤️

🎟️ Join us September 14 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the City of Rochester Public Market and get your tickets at FoodlinkNY.org/FOF26 now before they're gone!

09/05/2026

Earlier this week, we stood with Excellus BlueCross BlueShield to kick off Hunger Action Month by spotlighting how, together, we are increasing access to healthy, affordable food to our neighbors. Thank you to Excellus for your 3-year commitment to support our Curbside Market! 🍎

09/04/2026

HR is about more than policies and processes. It's about people, culture, and impact.

We're looking for a Human Resources professional who loves creating positive employee experiences, connecting people to opportunities, and helping build a thriving workplace culture.

📣 We're hiring! Ready to make a difference across an entire organization? Apply today. FoodlinkNY.org/Jobs

09/04/2026

⏰ One week left. One opportunity to change your future.👩‍🍳🧑‍🍳

The Foodlink Career Fellowship is now recruiting for Class 13, and applications and nominations are due Sept. 11.

If you're ready to build culinary skills, gain hands-on experience, and launch a career in food service, now's the time. Learn more at FoodlinkNY.org/FCF

09/04/2026

The next class for Foodlink Career Fellows is looking for its next class of kitchen stars 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳🌟 Learn more by visiting FoodlinkNY.org/FCF

🍀 Lucky #13 could change your life.

✅ Paid training ✅ Career coaching ✅ Certifications ✅ Hands-on kitchen experience ✅ Real opportunities

The next class of Foodlink Career Fellows is accepting applications NOW.

🔥 Bet on yourself and apply today.

📍 FoodlinkNY.org/FCF

09/04/2026

The countdown to Festival of Food is on! ⏳🍽️

The Foodlink Community Kitchen is back and ready to serve up delicious bites on September 14 from 6-8:30 p.m. Stop by their table, meet the team, and enjoy a tasty sample while celebrating the power of food and community.

🎟️ Tickets are going fast, so grab yours today (FoodlinkNY.org/FOF26) and join us at the Rochester Public Market. We can't wait to see you there!

09/03/2026

Thank you for your partnership and leadership on this impactful project! We're honored to see the Foodlink Solar PV Project recognized as a 2026 RBJ Top Project. Together, we've demonstrated how innovative, community-focused investments can help reduce operating costs and ensure more resources are directed toward our mission of ending hunger and building healthier communities. We're grateful to GreenSpark Energy, Bob Bechtold, and everyone who helped make this project a reality.

We're proud to share that the Foodlink Solar PV Project has been named a 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁. 🎉🏆☀️

🔗 https://hubs.li/Q04wyw6w0

Together with Foodlink and local investor Bob Bechtold, this project demonstrates how mission-driven organizations can reduce operating costs and direct more resources toward the communities they serve through solar power.

Thank you to everyone who helped bring this project to life, and thank you to the RBJ for this recognition!