Become a Member

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Foodlink member. Foodlink members are non-profit organizations including both emergency and non-emergency providers. Emergency programs include food pantries, soup kitchens and emergency shelters. Non-emergency members include group homes, day cares, and senior centers.

Foodlink does not serve individuals. For direct food assistance please contact Life Line at (585) 275-5151 or 1-800-310-1160.

In order to become a member of the food bank, programs must provide proof of the following:

• Operate as a 501(c)3 organization
• Reside in Foodlink's 10-county service area
• Have a formalized Board of Directors or Steering Committee to provide oversight
• Established financial accounting practices
• Have been in operation for six months or more
• Agree to Community Standards
• Abide by the standards for operations outlined by Foodlink and our affiliate governing agencies

For more information or to request a membership application please contact our Agency Services Department info@foodlinkny.org or call (585) 328-3380.