Feeding People. Changing Lives.
Channel One Regional Food Bank, a member of Feeding America, is the largest hunger relief organization in Southeast Minnesota. Channel One provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families through the Channel One Food Shelf Program. Additionally, Channel One rescues surplus donated food product from the food industry and distributes the food to area food shelves, meal programs, group homes, and shelters throughout a 14-county service area in Southeast Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. Learn More »
Feeding People
Together we can feed people and change lives! Did you know that Channel One can turn a mere $1 into enough food for at least four meals for our hungry neighbors?
Secure Donation
Join Meal-a-Month where your monthly donation gives Channel One a steady source of continuing support and balances your annual giving throughout the year. It’s easy and efficient.
Food Donations
Channel One Regional Food Bank relies both on our corporate and individual food donors to help us feed people and change lives!
Most Requested
Carrots, Radishes, Green Beans, Summer Squash (please keep maximum length for zucchini under 8 inches), Winter Squash, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Peppers, Onions, Potatoes, Beets…
Latest News & Events from Channel One
Walmart Fight Hunger Spark Change
Walmart sponsors initiative: Between April 17 and May 15, Walmart is joining forces with its customers and suppliers including Campbell Soup Company, General Mills, Kellogg Company, The Kraft Heinz Company, Pepsico and Discover to [...]
Stamp Out Hunger
Saturday, May 13th, is the annual National Association of Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger food drive. Please watch for blue bags that will be delivered the week before which are to be filled up with [...]
Mile of Mac N Cheese 2017
In an effort to collect enough boxes of mac n cheese to stretch an entire mile, Channel One and Hy-Vee will be hosting a special collection event at all four Rochester Hy-Vee Stores on [...]