Advocacy

Food Resources for Rochester Residents Facing general food insecurities.

If you or someone you know is affected, help is available.

Local Food Pantries & Meal Programs

One of the best sources for information, hours, locations on local food banks assisting the community is https://www.findhelp.org

Additionally-Foodlink's Find Food Map

Visit Foodlink's Food Locator

Call 2-1-1 or text 898-211 for assistance.

State Emergency Aid

Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a statewide food emergency, allocating $106 million to support food banks and pantries across New York. This includes:

Nourish NY: Fresh farm products for pantries

Hunger Prevention & Nutrition Assistance Program: Support for 2,700 emergency food providers

SUNY & Empire State Service Corps: Volunteers assisting food distribution

Additional Support

SNAP Eligibility Help: Contact Foodlink's NOEP team at 585-413-5091 or email SNAP@foodlinkny.org

Monroe County DHS: Apply for Public Assistance or emergency aid at mybenefits.ny.gov

Emergency Shelter & Housing: Visit https://www.findhelp.org/