The volunteers of FRP are proud to serve the residents of the Southwest Community

through the Emergency Food Pantry. Since 1994, we have collaborated with the Rochester FOODLINK non-profit clearinghouse to help decrease the amount of hunger in the 14608, 14611, 14619 and  14620 zip codes of Rochester (representing the southwest community). 

Our volunteer staff is committed to helping families in need and has successfully donated

over 822 hours of time to serve greater than 735 households (accounting for 958 adults, 933 children, 124 seniors) in 2006.

How do we do it?

As afore-mentioned, our food pantry is supported through collaboration with the Rochester FOODLINK clearinghouse.  On a yearly basis (from July until June), our organization is allotted a line of credit to obtain foods that are either donated to or purchased by FOODLINK.  The credits allow us to bring in specific kinds of healthy foods (i.e. USDA or NYS-HPNAP nutritious foods) to our clientele. 

v In addition, for over 10 years we have received monetary donations 

       from New Life Ministries Inc. and have been able to expand our food pantry by 

       150 square ft. because of their assistance.

v Our United Way donors (donor option #1807) have also greatly enhanced the way that we have provided service 

       over the past several years.  Because of generous contributions our donors have assisted in our expansion and have

       helped us develop and implement a computerized database where we can safely input our client’s information.

The hours of operation for our Food Pantry are Wednesday and Friday mornings between 9:30am - 12 noon.  If you have any questions or would like to speak to our Food Pantry Manager, please call us at (585) 328-9270.