Canadian Musician Craig Cardiff to Hold Livestream Benefitting Channel One and Threshold Arts
Rochester will be joining over one hundred cities in the US and Canada on May 15th in celebration of a new album release by renowned artist Craig Cardiff. All local ticket proceeds from the livestream celebration will benefit Channel One and Threshold Arts.
Olmsted County ADA raises more than $15,000 to support Channel One as part of “March Milk Madness”
The Olmsted County ADA partnered with several area organizations to raise funds in support of Channel One Regional Food Bank for their “March Milk Madness” campaign– part of Minnesota FoodShare month.
Channel One joins forces with Jessica’s PYOP to continue 17th annual Empty Bowls
Channel One staff, along with Jessica’s PYOP, are reaching out to the local community in an effort to continue the tradition of providing Empty Bowls event participants with a hand-painted bowl – which acts as a reminder of those facing food insecurity and of those who may not know where their next meal is coming from.
Walmart, Sam’s Club and Feeding America® Launch the 8th annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign
From April 5 through May 3, you can help fight hunger and spark change in your community through the Walmart and SamsClub Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign. Help us meet the increased need and serve our neighbors today.
Channel One Celebrates Selection as a Beneficiary in the Hy-Vee Reusable Bag Program
Channel One has been selected as a beneficiary for the month of April in the Hy-Vee Reusable Bag Program at the Crossroads Drive location in Rochester. The program facilitates community support for nonprofits while also encouraging positive environmental impact.
Free Boxes of Food Coming to the Faribault County Fairgrounds
On Saturday, March 20th, Channel One Regional Food Bank will be bringing boxes of free food to the Faribault County Fairgrounds in Blue Earth, Minnesota for a “Truck to Trunk” event. Channel One is hosting the event in place of its mobile pantries held in Bricelyn and Winnebago on the 3rd Saturday of each month.
Furniture Mart USA’s Hunger Campaign on Now Through March 29th
Customers shopping the Ashley HomeStore in Rochester have an opportunity to earn additional savings AND help feed the hungry in their community at the same time. Donations collected through March 29 at the Ashley HomeStore in Rochester will support the Rochester Salvation Army, Channel One Regional Food Bank, and Minnesota FoodShare.
15,800 meals to be donated to Channel One through Improv-ICE Buy a Meal, Give a Meal program
Nineteen restaurants participated in the initiative, which recorded 15,594 transactions (dine-in check, take-out order, or gift card purchase) from February 6-14. While the raised funds slightly exceed the number of meals “unlocked” by this program, the full amount raised will be donated to Channel One Regional Food Bank to support their programs.
Subaru Provides 100 Million Meals* to Feeding America Member Food Banks
"[Subaru] is helping to contribute... 100 million meals to Feeding America, which will help the network of food banks secure the resources needed to serve people who are struggling during this time of uncertainty."
Dining downtown during Improv-ICE to benefit Channel One Regional Food Bank
From February 4 to 11, 2021, for every transaction recorded at participating downtown restaurants, a group of community supporters will donate a meal to Channel One. Rochester Downtown Alliance will tally restaurants’ self-reported transactions and announce the final number of meals donated after Improv-ICE's conclusion.
