Rochester Deaf Kitchen

Rochester Deaf Kitchen We are a Deaf Community Food Pantry in Rochester, New York. Our mission is to end hunger. Spam, unrelated content, and promotional materials will be removed.
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Rochester Deaf Kitchen believes in the power of social media to present all sides to the issue of hunger and encourages a free-flowing conversation between constituents on social media platforms. Rochester Deaf Kitchen considers this page to be a public forum and reserves the right to republish posts and comments to this page in other communications both offline and online. Even though this page is a public forum, we respect the privacy of people requiring food assistance and we will not republish posts about personal food assistance needs that could be trackable to a specific individual. Our goal is to foster an inclusive, respectful, and supportive online community while sharing updates, resources, and stories that highlight our mission of serving the Deaf community. Community Guidelines
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1. Respectful Communication: We encourage open dialogue but require that all interactions remain civil and respectful. Harassment, hate speech, personal attacks, or offensive language will not be tolerated.
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Content shared on this page, including comments and posts by users, does not necessarily reflect the views of Rochester Deaf Kitchen or its partners.

09/30/2026

oin Rochester Deaf Kitchen at the 17th Annual Wegmans East Ave Grocery Run on November 7 at 8:30 a.m.!

Sign up to join Team RDK, or pledge a specific amount to support our team. All proceeds raised through the Rochester Deaf Kitchen team go directly to RDK and support our Deaf-led, ASL-first work fighting hunger in the Deaf community.

Want a Grocery Run T-shirt? Register by October 6!

Join Team RDK or make a pledge:
bit.ly/RDKGroceryRun

There are several ways to participate:
10K Run
5K Run/Walk
1K Run/Walk
Virtual

Whether you run, walk, participate virtually, or simply support our team, every dollar raised helps Rochester Deaf Kitchen continue providing accessible food support to our community.

We are excited to share the first feature from the Hartford Courant about Hartford Deaf Kitchen (HDK)!Hartford Deaf Kitc...
09/14/2026

We are excited to share the first feature from the Hartford Courant about Hartford Deaf Kitchen (HDK)!

Hartford Deaf Kitchen is a program operated by Rochester Deaf Kitchen on the campus of the American School for the Deaf in West Hartford, Connecticut. HDK represents an exciting new chapter as we expand Deaf-led food access beyond Rochester.

07/30/2026

Step inside Rochester Deaf Kitchen and see a vision built around community, care, and connection. I spent time with Zachary Ennis, the volunteers, and the people who make this place so meaningful. Seeing the Deaf community come together like this was truly something special. (audio & captioned)
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Join us for the Rochester Deaf Kitchen Pickleball Tournament! 🏅Whether you're an experienced player or new to the game, ...
07/24/2026

Join us for the Rochester Deaf Kitchen Pickleball Tournament! 🏅

Whether you're an experienced player or new to the game, everyone is welcome for a fun day of pickleball in an ASL-accessible, Deaf-friendly environment, on Saturday, September 12, 2026.

Location:
Roc City Pickleball
1861 Scottsville Rd.
Rochester, NY 14623

Registration:
Early Bird: $55 through August 12
Regular: $65 from August 13–September 4

Registration is per person and closes on September 4th. Please select your division when completing the registration form.

All proceeds support Rochester Deaf Kitchen and Healthy Highway.

Questions? Email: [email protected]

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe52ckch_KK42s2-KUeJmE3EbgQXX2MR-8CYuOc549XJ20zAg/viewform

Due to the hot temperatures we’ve been experiencing on Saturdays, Deaf Community Farm has updated our volunteer hours to...
07/20/2026

Due to the hot temperatures we’ve been experiencing on Saturdays, Deaf Community Farm has updated our volunteer hours to 4:30–6:30 PM.

Join us on Saturday evenings to help care for the farm, connect with the community, and support our mission. As a thank you for volunteering, you’re welcome to take home fresh produce after harvesting.

We’d love to have you join us, whether it’s your first time or you’re a returning volunteer, every helping hand makes a difference. Bring a friend and come grow with us!

We’re giving away FREE one-day RTS bus passes!This is a one-time opportunity, and passes will be distributed on a first ...
07/09/2026

We’re giving away FREE one-day RTS bus passes!

This is a one-time opportunity, and passes will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis. If you’re interested, don’t wait!

Scan the QR code to request your passes. You can pick them up at Rochester Deaf Kitchen during our regular opening hours or have them mailed to you.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to send us a message!

07/01/2026

This fall, Rochester Deaf Kitchen is partnering with the American School for the Deaf to open Hartford Deaf Kitchen - our second Deaf-led food pantry.

What started in Rochester is growing, and we couldn’t be more grateful to everyone that has believed in what we’re doing.

This partnership means more Deaf individuals and families will have access to food in a space where communication comes first and everyone belongs.

We’re looking forward to sharing more over the coming months as we get closer to our Fall 2026 opening. Thank you for being part of this journey with us - we can’t wait to welcome you to Hartford.

March with RDK for Pride! 🏳️‍🌈 We want you to join our march for pride on July 18th! Lineup begins between 9:30-10:30 AM...
06/25/2026

March with RDK for Pride! 🏳️‍🌈

We want you to join our march for pride on July 18th! Lineup begins between 9:30-10:30 AM, so come volunteer to march with us or volunteer at our booth from 11 AM-4PM!

Your participation helps us increase visibility for Rochester Deaf Kitchen and connect with community members who may benefit from our programs and services.

Sign up through the link in our bio, visit the pantry to sign up in person, or register here:
https://bit.ly/RDKPride2026

As a thank-you for your support, everyone who signs up before July 1 will be guaranteed an RDK shirt! Please sign up for the shirt here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/rdk-2026-pride-tshirts

We’d love to celebrate with you and share the mission of Rochester Deaf Kitchen with the broader community. See you at Pride!

06/17/2026

What a wonderful Saturday at Deaf Community Farm!

We loved seeing so many community members come out to volunteer, connect, learn, and help our farm grow. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

Want to get involved? We’d love to meet you! Join us on Saturdays from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, a mile down from RSD. The farm is on 2449 St. Paul Blvd!

Whether you’re a returning volunteer or visiting for the first time, there’s always a place for you at the farm. Please give Alaine a heads up if you are coming for the first time by emailing her at [email protected]!

Address

1545 Saint Paul Street
Rochester, NY
14621

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 11am
Sunday 1am - 3pm

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