AMERKS HOSTING COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FOODLINK
Fans that donate two items will receive a voucher for the April 16 home game against Cleveland
Apr 10, 2025The Rochester Americans are once again partnering with Foodlink, the regional food bank, to hold a Community Food Drive over the next several days at The Blue Cross Arena.
"We're thrilled to once again collaborate with the Amerks to bring attention to food insecurity and its impact on the Rochester community," said Foodlink President and CEO Julia Tedesco. "Our network of food pantries and meal programs has experienced a 40% increase in visits for food assistance in the past year. We are immensely grateful for the team's dedication and the fans' support in collecting food and raising awareness."
The Food Drive is accepting donations now and over the team’s next three games through Wednesday, Apr. 16 when the Amerks host the Cleveland Monsters in their penultimate home contest of the 2024-25 regular season, a game presented by Foodlink.
Fans are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items by dropping them off in collection bins in front of The Blue Cross Arena Box Office, located in the lower atrium. The items will then be donated to Foodlink, currently in its 47th year leading the fight against hunger in Rochester and its surrounding areas.
Donations will be accepted during regular Box Office hours Monday through Friday between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. as well as on gamedays starting at 11 a.m. through the first intermission.
Fans that donate an unopened, non-perishable food item in the Foodlink bins will receive a voucher which can be redeemed for two complimentary tickets for the Amerks home game on Wednesday, Apr. 16 against Cleveland. Vouchers will be limited to one per person, per transaction and can be redeemed by visiting www.amerks.com/fooddrive and entering the code located on the voucher.
Amerks 2024-25 single-game tickets start at just $10 while 2025-26 Season Ticket Memberships, which start as low as $19 per game, are on-sale now and come with several Members-only perks and benefits. Full and Half Season Membership options are also available. For more information on Amerks Season Tickets or to sign up today, call 585-454-5335 or visit www.amerks.com/memberships.
About Foodlink
Foodlink is a Rochester-based nonprofit dedicated to ending hunger and building healthier communities by addressing both the symptoms and root causes of food insecurity. We serve as the hub of the emergency food system across a 10-county service area. As a leading public health organization, Foodlink administers many programs and initiatives that aim to build the health and wealth of communities. We provide food assistance through the safe storage and distribution of emergency food to our network of food bank members and community partners. We build healthier communities through innovative programs that create new access points to nutritious foods and empower people to make healthy choices. We drive change through bold career empowerment initiatives and advocacy for a more just, equitable food system. Learn more about how we are transforming lives and creating healthy futures for every community we serve at www.FoodlinkNY.org, or follow us on Facebook or Instagram at @foodlinkny.