Voter Registration Information
As a TEFAP food shelf, Channel One Food Shelf is required to make voter registration materials available to the public.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP is a federal program that provides assistance for low-income people and families to purchase nutritious food. People and families qualify for SNAP based on their income.
The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program
This program pays benefits to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources. SSI benefits also are payable to people 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial limits.
- Phone: Toll-free at 800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
- ssa.gov/agency/contact
Student Food Assistance
Food for school-age children facing hunger and resources for parents.
Written Notice of Beneficiary Rights
Hunger Solutions & Minnesota HelpLine
Hunger Solutions is now a part of The Food Group. Hunger Solutions maintains the Minnesota Food HelpLine and resources below.
- Phone (Minnesoa HelpLine): 888-711-1151
- Food Shelf Map
Medical Assistance
Medicare is the United States’ health insurance program for people aged 65 or older.
- Phone: Toll-free at 800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
- medicare.gov
- If you have moved in the last three years, update your address at mn.gov/dhs/mycontactinfo to continue receiving benefits.
MinnesotaCare
MinnesotaCare is a healthcare program for Minnesotans with low incomes.
- Phone: 651-297-3862 or toll-free at 800-657-3672
- mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/minnesotacare.jsp
- If you have moved in the last three years, update your address at mn.gov/dhs/mycontactinfo to continue receiving benefits.
United Way 2-1-1
United Way 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember, three-digit number that people and families can call to obtain free and confidential information on health and human services. 2-1-1 call centers are staffed 24/7 by trained Community Resource Specialists who quickly assess needs and refer callers to the help that they seek.
- Phone: 211
- United Way in Minnesota
- United Way in Wisconsin
Community Garden Programs
- The Village Agricultural Co-op is eleven acres of free community garden space in southwest Rochester. They offer garden space to grow food, exchange knowledge and share resources.
