Building on 75 Years of Impact.
1951-2026
For 75 years, the Western New York Foundation has helped nonprofits across Western New York deepen their impact by giving them the funding, tools and support to build capacity and advance their mission — with a new focus on strengthening the local food ecosystem.
Growing a Stronger Food Ecosystem for the Future.
Strengthening the Systems That Support Our Communities
Build Capacity
Supporting nonprofits with grants, resources, and support that strengthen the people, strategies, and systems behind their missions.
Build Awareness
Foster learning by sharing knowledge, lifting up local expertise, and creating opportunities for communities to better understand our regional food system
Build Connections
Bringing food system partners together to build relationships and strengthen coordination across the region.
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