2026 FNYS MEMBER SUMMIT
June 8, 9 & 10, 2026Rochester, NYHyatt Regency Rochester & Riverside Convention Center
For more information contact:
Steffani Williams
swilliams@feedingnys.org
518-807-1725
Registration
If you have questions, please contact Steffani Williams at swilliams@feedingnys.org or by phone at (518) 807-1725.
Plan Your Summit Experience
The Next Crisis: Critical Thinking Scenario Exercise
When the next crisis hits, every part of a food bank plays a role in the response. Using a scenario based on the November 2025 government shutdown and delays in TEFAP commodities, participants will work through how different teams would respond to rising need and supply disruptions. Together, the group will explore what systems are working, where gaps remain, and what policy or operational changes may be needed to better prepare the network for the next emergency.
See Yourself in Advocacy
Session description coming soon.
Sourcing Innovations
Explore new approaches food banks are using to strengthen and diversify food sourcing, including micro-purchasing, local and regional aggregation, mixed pallet strategies, and food bank farm programs.
Food As Medicine
Learn how food banks are partnering with providers to advance Food as Medicine initiatives. Leaders from Feeding Westchester and Island Harvest will share examples of best practices and lessons learned.
Tech for Good: Vivery & Beyond
Food Bank of the Southern Tier, Food Bank of Central New York, and Foodlink will share how they’re using technology to better serve their communities. From food finder mapping tools like Vivery to other emerging solutions, this session will explore how tech is helping improve coordination, increase access, and strengthen food bank operations across the network.
Food Recovery in Action
Hear directly from food banks as they share their best practices – what’s working, what’s challenging, and lessons learned in food recovery. Explore creative ways to enable agencies and leave with ideas to strengthen food recovery in your own network.
Table Topics
Join small group discussions focused on key topics across the network, including Food Bank Farms, Food as Medicine, Agency-Enabled Pickups, Critical Thinking, Venison Donation Program and Warehouse & Operations. This informal, interactive session is designed to spark conversation, share ideas, and learn from one another’s experiences. Participants can rotate between topics or dive deeper into the conversations most relevant to their work.
FNYS Presentation | Farm Partnerships
Learn how farm partnerships are helping to expand access to fresh, locally grown food across the network. This session will highlight current efforts, key successes, and opportunities to strengthen collaboration.
Salesforce Presentation
Learn how FNYS is implementing Salesforce to streamline reporting, improve data tracking, and support food bank operations. This session will showcase how the platform will help our members more efficiently and collaborate more effectively.
FNYS Presentation | Food Recovery Next Steps
Join FNYS leaders as they share the next steps in strengthening food recovery across the network. This session will highlight key initiatives, opportunities for collaboration, and strategies to increase the amount of food recovered and delivered to communities in need.
Ideas You Can Use Next Week
In this interactive session, participants will reflect on key insights from the Summit and leave with five practical actions they can implement immediately in their food banks. Explore creative strategies, tips, and best practices across programs, operations, and community engagement to make an immediate impact in your work.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Summit Experience Sponsor
Workshop Sponsor.
Workshop Sponsor.
Table Sponsor.
Workshop Sponsor.
Foodlink Beverage Reception Sponsor
Daytime Dining Sponsor.
Table Sponsor.
Finger Lakes Farms
About the Summit
Feeding New York State supplements the work of the 10 regional food banks through our three key pillars: Advocacy, Food Sourcing, and Food Recovery. This year’s Member Summit is a space for food bank professionals to connect, learn from one another and strengthen collaboration across the state.
Who Should Attend? Anyone working in or connected to:
- Advocacy – shaping policy, community engagement, or government relations
- Food Sourcing – procurement, partnerships, or logistics
- Food Recovery – reducing waste, redistribution, or sustainability efforts
Even if you don’t work directly in these areas, every role in a food bank contributes to this work. This Summit is for all of us and it takes every department to build a stronger, more resilient hunger relief system. Bringing our New York State food banks together builds stronger systems and drives lasting impact.
See highlights from previous years’ summits
Register today and plan to join us!
In 2026, the FNYS Annual Summit continues to evolve – it’s all about coming together as a network to learn from one another and strengthen our work. As always, there will be plenty of opportunities to connect, share ideas, and collaborate with peers from across New York State.
Location & Hotel Information
The 2026 FNYS Annual Summit will take place at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center, which is directly connected to the Hyatt Regency Rochester – and they share the same address at 125 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14604. Summit registration and guest accommodations will be located at the Hyatt, making it easy to move between sessions, networking events, and your hotel room.
Hotel Registration
Hyatt Regency Rochester
125 East Main Street
Rochester, New York, 14604
FNYS Summit 2026 Hotel Rate: $159/night
Hotel Rooms: Click here to book your hotel reservation directly with the Hyatt Regency Rochester, conveniently connected with the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. Please reserve your room by May 22, or earlier if our room block fills.
If you have questions about your stay, you’re welcome to contact the hotel at 585-546-1234 or Rochester.regency@hyatt.com, or reach out to Steffani Williams.
Special Parking Rate: Overnight parking is $16 per vehicle, per night with unlimited in-and-out access. For those not staying overnight, parking is $2 per hour, capped at $10 per session.
Summit Planning & Cost Estimates
We know attending the Summit requires planning and internal approval. To help make that process easier, we’ve outlined estimated per-person costs below for each food bank, including registration, travel, lodging, and meals.
These estimates are intended to support your internal budgeting conversations and help you plan ahead. Actual costs may vary depending on travel preferences and timing, but this provides a general framework for what to expect.
The FNYS Annual Member Summit is an opportunity to connect with peers, strengthen collaboration across the network, and bring practical ideas back to your organization – and we want to ensure cost transparency helps make participation possible.
How to Use This Chart:
The estimates below are based on average travel distance from each food bank, one hotel stay, Summit registration, and standard meal expenses. These figures are meant to provide a planning baseline; your final cost may be higher or lower depending on individual arrangements and number of attendees.
| FBST | Regional | Feedmore | FBCNY | FBNYC | City Harvest | LIC | Island Harvest | Foodlink | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Registration | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Hotel X 2 Nights | $318.00 | $318.00 | $318.00 | $318.00 | $318.00 | $318.00 | $318.00 | $318.00 | – |
| Mileage (From FB to Rochester Hyatt) | $174.00 | $314.65 | $108.75 | $113.10 | |||||
| Plane (NYC & LI) | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | |||||
| Meals (per NYS guidelines): | |||||||||
| Monday Lunch | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | – |
| Monday Dinner | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 | – |
| Incidental | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | – |
| Wednesday Lunch | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | – |
| $624.00 | $764.65 | $558.75 | $563.10 | $700.00 | $700.00 | $700.00 | $700.00 | $50.00 |
Our Sponsors
Sponsorship Opportunities are Available. Contact Steffani Williams at swilliams@feedingnys.org
or 518-807-1725.
