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Foodlink


MONETARY DONATIONS  
      

With your help, Foodlink is able to distribute over seven million pounds of food a year. This food goes to programs such as soup kitchens, shelters, and pantries, and feeds children, the elderly, and families across our ten county area.
To view the 2007 Annual Report click on the PDF icon

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  Donation facts:
  • For every $2 donated, Foodlink is able to provide $25 worth of food to our hungry neighbors

  • Foodlink values efficiency: 97% of every dollar donated goes into direct programming and services, allowing more of your money to directly help the people who need it most

  • 100% of your donation stays here in Western New York, allowing our neighbors to access healthy food.

  • Your donation is tax deductible; we will send you a receipt for tax purposes. A donation is a great way to celebrate a birthday, honor a friend, or pay tribute to a loved one

  • Please remember Foodlink for your United Way contribution- donation designation number 231. Ask your United Way Representative for a donor designation form.

  • You can easily double your donation – just ask your employer for a matching gift form

  • Now is the best time to organize your planned giving and estate planning to have your gift last through the generations

If you have any questions, please call (585)328-3380 x118.
 
Use your credit card to make a donation with Network for Good's secure site.
 
 
 

FOOD DONATIONS  
The food bank relies on donations from individuals, retailers, growers and manufacturers to keep our warehouse full.   
Donations drop off:

The food bank can accept donations from a few bags of food to truck loads.
Monday- Friday from 7:30 AM until 4:30 PM.


Special arrangements can be made to accept donations outside these times by calling (585) 328-3380

Donation pick up:

To arrange a pick up by one of our trucks, please contact the warehouse coordinator at (585) 328-3380 or email us at info@foodlinkny.org

United Way Donor Designation 231:

Please remember Foodlink for your United Way contribution- donation designation number 231. Ask your United Way Representative for a donor designation form.

Virtual Food Drive

All money donated through the Virtual Food Drive will provide Foodlink with the resources necessary to assist those in need in our community. Follow this link and give today.


Venison Donation Program

If you wish to donate deer meat, please visit The Venison Donation Coalition website.


Fact:

All food donations are covered by an IRS regulation called the "Good Samaritan Food Donation Act" .  There is no liability to our food donors.

 
If you are interested in hosting a food drive Click on the image above.



 


 


DONOR PRIVACY POLICY  
 
Foodlink maintains a database of past and potential donors which includes contact information, relationship to the organization, and history of donations to Foodlink.  This information is maintained in a password-protected database and is used only for periodic mailings.  Anyone who wishes to be removed from this list or to limit the number of mailings received may do so by contacting the Development Associate at the phone, e-mail, or mailing address listed below and the request will be promptly honored.  Additionally, anyone not currently on Foodlink's mailing list who would like to receive periodic mailings about Foodlink may submit or update their contact information by phone, e-mail, or mail.  Foodlink does not share, rent, or sell the contents of its mailing list.
Foodlink  •  936 Exchange Street  •  Rochester, NY 14608  •  P: (585) 328-3380  •  F: (585) 328-9951