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  • Testimonial From A Commodity Supplemental Food Program (Csfp) Participant: &Quot;Getting This Food From Channel One Means Some Months I Can Stay Home To Cook, Maintain A Nutritious Diet, And Not Have To Rely On Fast Food For Meals.”
  • Testimonial From A Food Shelf Shopper: The Food Shelf Has Been Good For My Family, Especially In Summer When Things Are Tight. It’s Worrisome, Too, When We Have Four Kids In The House With How Expensive Food Is Right Now, It’s Difficult To Get Caught Up Sometimes.”
  • Testimonial From A Kitchen Coalition Prepared Meals Recipient: &Quot;When I Came To The Shelter, I Was Happy To Be Safe And Have Food To Eat. It’s Hard Dealing With Domestic Violence, So Not Having To Worry About How I Will Eat Is A Good Thing.”
  • Testimonial From A Mobile Market Participant: &Quot;I Once Had To Choose Between Paying Bills And Buying Groceries, Which Was Incredibly Stressful. Now, I Don’t Have To Spend Extra Time And Money On Transportation. It Has Brought A Sense Of Security And Stability To Our Lives We Didn’t Have Before.”
  • Testimonial From A Mobile Market Participant: &Quot;I Once Had To Choose Between Paying Bills And Buying Groceries, Which Was Incredibly Stressful. Now, I Don’t Have To Spend Extra Time And Money On Transportation. It Has Brought A Sense Of Security And Stability To Our Lives We Didn’t Have Before.”
  • &Quot;I'Ve Recently Been Affected By Inflation, Like Most Others. I'Ve Needed To Use The Pantry More Often. It'S Great That I Can Come More Than Once A Month.&Quot;
  • &Quot;We Receive Gratitude Weekly From At Least One Family, If Not More. Our Shoppers Are So Incredibly Grateful For Channel One'S Support.&Quot;
  • “Not Only Am I Able To Shop For Myself, But I Was Also Able To Sign My Mother Up For The Senior Food Boxes And I Can Shop For Her As Well. Channel One Has Helped Us So Much In The Past 2 ½ Years Since My Husband Was Laid Off.&Quot;
  • “Life Is A Lot Harder Now That I’m Older, So Being Able To Have Food Delivered To My Home Is Amazing.&Quot;
  • &Quot;I Support Channel One Because I'Ve Seen How Much They Impact The Community. The Fact That They Can Support A Whole Family For A Month Using What I Might Spend In A Week Is Amazing&Quot;

Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign

As the largest grassroots fundraiser in the state, the Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign brings together individuals, community organizations, businesses, and faith communities to help nearly 300 food shelves statewide, including the Channel One Food Shelf.

We ask that you join us in this effort by donating or hosting a virtual food drive during the month of March.

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People experiencing food insecurity are at the center of everything we do. Our mission is to strengthen food access and build healthy communities with a vision that every community in our region is food secure.

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68,460

People Face Hunger in Channel One’s Region

9 Million

Food Shelf Visits by Minnesotans in 2024

1 in 12

Neighbors Go Hungry Each Year

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131 35th Street SE
Rochester, MN 55904

507-287-2350

Weekly Food Shelf Hours

Mon – Thurs: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Sat and Sun: Closed


Closed Friday, July 4

Channel One Regional Food Bank, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, serves southeast Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
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