Special Events
Farm Bureau Families Raise Record Funds for America's Hungry
The farm and ranch families of Farm Bureau last year raised more than $213,000 and donated more than 4.8 million pounds of food to hungry Americans as part of Farm Bureau’s “Harvest for All” program. Combined, the monetary and food donations provided the equivalent of nearly 5.3 million meals through Feeding America-affiliated food banks.
For the third year in a row, the New York Farm Bureau was number one in food donated. In 2009, 3.65 million pounds of food were donated to New York food banks.
The money raised last year was a record and broke the prior record of $160,000 in 2008. Farm Bureau’s Harvest for All program began in 2004, and the program has continued to build momentum since then.
Members of Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers & Ranchers program spearhead the Harvest for All program across the nation, but all facets of Farm Bureau contribute to the effort. The joint effort between Farm Bureau and Feeding America is a national community-action program through which farmers can help ensure that every American can enjoy the bounty produced by the nation’s farm and ranch families.
Click here for the full press release.
Check Out Hunger
Thank you to all shoppers and stores who participated in the 2010 Check Out Hunger campaign! Your contributions help us distribute food and resources to those in need throughout the year. Every $5 contribution made it possible for Foodlink to provide enough food for 15 meals.
Thank you to the following stores for participating this year: Tops Friendly Markets, Wilson Farms, Hegedorn's, Herrema's, Abundance Cooperative Market, Lori's Natural Foods, Caledonia Marketplace, Perry Food Market IGA, and West's Shurfine.
Visit www.CheckOutHunger.org or call (585) 328-3380 for more information.
Food for Families
Thank you for contributing to Foodlink's most successful Food for Families campaign! Foodlink raised more than 45,000 pounds and $19,500! Special thanks to Tops Friendly Markets, WROC-TV and FOX Rochester for partnering with Foodlink to help families in need during the holiday season.
United Way Donor Designation #0231
Please remember Foodlink for your United Way contribution.
Donating to Foodlink through the United Way is easy! First, ask your employer for a donor designation form. Then, enter your gift amount, Foodlink and 0231 under choice #4. Thank you for helping us end hunger and build a healthy community.
Foodlink's 30th Anniversary Celebration
 Starting in October 2008, Foodlink began a celebration to commemorate our 30 years of serving the community.
Join in the continued celebration by sharing your memories and connections to Foodlink on our Memory Book. Post your story of how Foodlink helps your agency, tell us about the most unique food item you have received, share stories about the work of your programs, describe your volunteer experience at Foodlink, or anything else that comes to mind. Each memory posting will automatically enter you into a drawing for a FREE LUNCH from Freshwise Catering (up to 30 people).
Sign the Memory Book
Learn more about our founding history
Download the special Foodlink Anniversary Supplement from the Democrat & Chronicle
Annual Special Events
Foodlink hosts several special events and cause-related marketing promotions annually to help fund our hunger-relief and health and wellness programs. Get involved by attending an event or promotion, volunteering on an event committee, or through our many sponsorship opportunities.
For more information please contact info@foodlinkny.org or call (585) 328-3380.
Special Events Calendar
Check Out Hunger
Foodlink's Check Out Hunger campaign is an annual fundraiser held at local grocery stores. The Check Out Hunger campaign raises vital funds for Foodlink. Contributions help us distribute food and resources to those in need throughout the year. During the campaign, grocery store customers have the choice to donate $2, $3 or $5 at the check-out. Participating grocers include Wegmans, Tops, and other retailers. In January-February 2009, Foodlink set a new Check Out Hunger record by raising $721,521.35 to help the community. For additional information and online donations please visit www.CheckOutHunger.org.
Savor Rochester: a Festival of Food
Thank you to everyone who joined Foodlink at the 2009 Savor Rochester: a Festival of Food. The evening at the Rochester Public Market celebrated the region’s agricultural bounty and culinary talent. Over 85 restaurants, caterers, specialty food purveyors, breweries and wineries provided delicious samples for 900 attendees. Congratulations to Chef Christopher Brandt from Next Door Bar and Grill for winning the Food Fight at the Festival, a fast-paced culinary competition. Visit www.FestivalofFood.org for more information. Next year's Savor Rochester: a Festival of Food will be September 20, 2010. Save the date!
Food for Families
Food for Families is a week-long food and fund drive in December to benefit Foodlink. Tops Friendly Markets, WROC-TV and FOX Rochester partner with Foodlink to collect food and monetary donations to help families in need. Thank you to everyone for helping Foodlink raise more than 45,000 pounds and $19,500 during Food for Families in 2009.
Gala in the Park
Foodlink joins in the festivities of Rochester's most famous spring event, the Lilac Festival. Foodlink hosts Gala in the Park as part of the Lilac Festival's Wine, Jazz and Blues Day. Join us at the Lamberton Conservatory in Highland Park for an evening of appetizers, dinner, and beautiful botanicals. Attendees receive reserved seating to see the evening's jazz concert, which has featured artists such as Steve Tyrell, Asleep at the Wheel and Bettye LaVette.
Next year's Gala in the Park will be May 20, 2010. Save the date!
United Way Day of Caring
Each spring hundreds of volunteers come from different companies to volunteer at Foodlink for the United Way Day of Caring. Employees from Kodak, Xerox, and Constellation Brands have donated their time to help the community in which they work. Volunteers help Foodlink with facilities projects, food sorting and other needed jobs. For more information on how you or your company can help, visit www.uwrochester.org/HowYouCanHelp/Volunteer/dayofcaring.asp.  |
