Generated by All in One SEO Pro v4.8.8, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Channel One Rochester, Minnesota ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Pre-orders for 21st annual Empty Bowls close Thursday, October 16!](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/pre-order-form-live-for-21st-annual-empty-bowls-soups-2/) - [Pre-order form live for 21st Annual Empty Bowls soups](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/pre-order-form-live-for-21st-annual-empty-bowls-soups/) - [Walmart, Sam’s Club and Feeding America® Launch the 8th annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/walmart-sams-club-and-feeding-america-launch-the-8th-annual-fight-hunger-spark-change-campaign/) - [Join honorary chairs Jim and Nora Rogers for Epicure 2025](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/join-honorary-chairs-jim-and-nora-rogers-for-epicure-2025/) - Join Epicure: One Bite at a Time’s honorary co-chairs Jim and Nora Rogers at the 3rd annual event April 26 as tickets are now on sale. - [Channel One participating in Minnesota FoodShare March](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/channel-one-food-shelf-minnesota-foodshare-2025/) - Channel One Food Shelf is once again participating in GMCC’s 44th annual Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign March 1 through April 6. - [Statement on New Data on Hunger in Minnesota](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/statement-on-new-data-on-hunger-in-minnesota/) - Second Harvest Heartland released data, showing that 1 in 5 Minnesota households are experiencing food insecurity and cannot afford the food they need. - [74 projects across Minnesota receive CERTs 2022 Seed Grants for community-based clean energy efforts](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/74-projects-across-minnesota-receive-certs-2022-seed-grants-for-community-based-clean-energy-efforts/) - [Mayo Clinic donates $200,000 to help address food insecurity](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/mayo-clinic-donates-200000-to-help-address-food-insecurity/) - Channel One received $200,000 donation from Mayo Clinic in response to the growing demand for food assistance and hopes the community will additionally donate. - [Channel One participating in annual Give to the Max Day](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/channel-one-participating-in-annual-give-to-the-max-day/) - Channel One is participating in the annual Give to the Max Day November 21. Give to the Max Day is a statewide grassroots giving event organized by GiveMN. - [Channel One to Partner with RPS on New Approach Addressing Childhood Hunger](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/channel-one-to-partner-with-rps-on-new-approach-addressing-childhood-hunger/) - [Channel One Presents Epicure: One Bite at a Time](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/channel-one-presents-epicure-one-bite-at-a-time/) - [Innovative Initiative Adds Fresh Restaurant Meals to National Hunger Fight](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/innovative-initiative-adds-fresh-restaurant-meals-to-national-hunger-fight/) - [Rochester Motor Cars and Toyota to Match up to $30,000 in Donations to Channel One – Now Through December 31st](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/rochester-motor-cars-match/) - [As Food Costs Increase due to Inflation and Supply Chain Challenges, Channel One Seeks Donations](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/as-food-costs-increase-due-to-inflation-and-supply-chain-challenges-channel-one-seeks-donations/) - [Walmart and Sam’s Club’s Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign Raises more than $61,000 for Channel One Regional Food Bank](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/walmart-and-sams-clubs-fight-hunger-spark-change-campaign-raises-more-than-61000-for-channel-one-regional-food-bank/) - [Total raised from Channel One’s Empty Bowls To-Go fundraiser](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/total-raised-from-channel-ones-empty-bowls-to-go-fundraiser/) - $90,000 was raised from the 20th annual Empty Bowls To-Go fundraiser presented by Channel One Regional Food Bank and Think Bank October 8-9. - [Empty Bowls To-Go soup pre-orders to close Wednesday](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/empty-bowls-to-go-soup-pre-orders-to-close-wednesday/) - The last day for purchasing 20th annual Empty Bowls To-Go soup pre-orders is 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 2, 2024. The event is October 8-9, 2024. - [Pre-order form live for 20th annual Empty Bowls To-Go soups](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/pre-order-form-live-for-20th-annual-empty-bowls-to-go-soups/) - Pre-orders are now open for the 20th annual Empty Bowls To-Go October 8-9, a fundraiser for Channel One Regional Food Bank that is presented by Think Bank. - [Think Bank Matching Donations Up to $25,000 through Aug. 15](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/think-bank-matching-donations-up-to-25000-through-aug-15/) - From July 1 to August 15, Think Bank is matching donations up to $25,000, doubling the impact to fight food insecurity in the community. - [Marking Nearly 40,000 Deliveries to Rochester Food Insecure](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/project-dash-celebrates-nearly-40000-meals-delivered-in-rochester/) - Channel One Regional Food Bank, state & local leaders, and DoorDash celebrated nearly 40,000 meals delivered via DoorDash’s Project DASH to Rochester residents. - [Channel One participating in MN FoodShare March Campaign](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/channel-one-participating-in-mn-foodshare-march-campaign/) - Channel One Food Shelf is once again participating in GMCC’s Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign February 26 through April 6. - [Tickets on sale for 2nd annual Epicure: One Bite at a Time](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/tickets-on-sale-for-2nd-annual-epicure-one-bite-at-a-time/) - Tickets are on sale for Channel One Regional Food Bank’s newest fundraising event, Epicure: One Bite at a Time, April 27, 2024. - [Sold-out Epicure on track to exceed fundraising goal](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/sold-out-epicure-on-track-to-exceed-fundraising-goal/) - A sold-out Epicure: One Bite at a Time—Channel One Regional Food Bank’s newest fundraiser—is expected to surpass last year’s inaugural event Saturday. - [Make Hunger History initiative to cut Minnesota hunger in half by 2030](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/make-hunger-history-initiative-to-cut-minnesota-hunger-in-half-by-2030/) - Make Hunger History, a plan initiated by Second Harvest Heartland & championed by Channel One, offers a bold goal to cut hunger in half for Minnesotans by 2030. - [Statement from Channel One about Farm Bill summary](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/statement-from-channel-one-about-farm-bill-summary/) - Statement from Channel One on Farm Bill summary released last Wednesday by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow. - [Kemps Donates Shelf-Stable Milk Cartons to Channel One](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/kemps-donating-shelf-stable-milk-cartons-to-channel-one/) - Local dairy brand Kemps, along with Hy-Vee, is donating shelf stable milk cartons to benefit Channel One Regional Food Bank and partner agencies. - [Holiday Train stops to collect donations for Channel One](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/25th-annual-holiday-train-rochester-stop-channel-one-donations/) - The 25th annual Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will be rolling across the country and collecting monetary donations for Channel One Regional Food Bank at its Rochester stop December 6. - [Anonymous donor matching gifts up to $50,000 in December](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/anonymous-donor-matching-gifts-up-to-50000-in-december/) - An anonymous donor is matching every gift given to Channel One Regional Food Bank up to $50,000 through December 31. - [Spike in national food insecurity data match local stats](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/spike-in-national-food-insecurity-data-match-local-stats/) - With the USDA announcement of 31% to 44% increase in food insecurity nationwide, Channel One Regional Food Bank is experiencing similar trends locally. - [Programs help Austin’s food-insecure neighbors](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/programs-help-austins-food-insecure-neighbors/) - Channel One’s Kitchen Coalition and CLUES mobile pantry are providing prepared meals and food to those in the Austin community facing food insecurity. - [Channel One to participate in annual Give to the Max Day](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/channel-one-to-participate-in-15th-annual-give-to-the-max-day-november-16/) - [Boyer Halloween display starts Friday, benefits Channel One](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/boyer-halloween-display-starts-friday-benefits-channel-one/) - The annual Boyer Halloween display is planning for more inflatables than ever before and monetary donations to Channel One Regional Food Bank starting Friday. - [More than $81,000 raised with Channel One’s Empty Bowls To-Go](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/more-than-81000-raised-with-channel-ones-empty-bowls-to-go/) - The 19th annual Empty Bowls To-Go fundraiser presented by Channel One Regional Food Bank and Think Bank raised $81,400 to support Channel One’s mission. - [Last day for Empty Bowls To-Go orders is tomorrow](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/empty-bowls-orders-close-tomorrow/) - Those who are interested in purchasing Empty Bowls To-Go soup to help increase food security in the community have until tomorrow to place an order. Empty Bowls To-Go orders will be taken online until 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 4 - [19th Annual Empty Bowls To-Go order form is live](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/19th-annual-empty-bowls-to-go-order-form-is-live/) - [Channel One Receives $115,000 Donation from Hy-Vee](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/channel-one-donation-from-hy-vee/) - Channel One Regional Food Bank is announcing a $115,000 donation from Hy-Vee as part of its 100 Million Meals Challenge. Launched in March, the campaign is now at the halfway point, and Hy-Vee has distributed the first phase of donations to 18 Feeding America member food banks across the Midwest. In a 14-county region in southeast Minnesota and western Wisconsin, Channel One Regional Food Bank supports 152 partner agencies including food pantries and mobile sites. - [Updated Process for Prepared Meals and Meal Kit Distribution for Students and Families](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/prepared-meals/) - [Channel One Receives Donation from Taylor Swift in Support of Hunger Relief Efforts](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/taylor-swift/) - [Think Bank to Match up to $25,000 in Donations to Channel One Regional Food Bank – Now Through July 31st!](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/thinkmatch-2/) - [Channel One to Address Food Insecurity with $75,000 Grant from Mayo Clinic](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/channel-oneto-address-food-insecurity-with-75000-grant-from-mayo-clinic/) - [Think Bank to Match up to $35,000 in Donations to Channel One](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/thinkmatch/) - [Channel One Condemns Pandemic Aid Fraud, Commits to Continuing Responsible Stewardship and Client-Centered Service](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/statement-regarding-feeding-our-future/) - [Channel One to participate in Give to the Max Day on November 17](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/channel-one-to-participate-in-give-to-the-max-day-on-november-17/) - [Hy-Vee stores to donate 14 pallets of food and $34,249 as part of “Scan Out Hunger” campaign](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/hy-vee-stores-to-donate-14-pallets-of-food-and-34249-as-part-of-scan-out-hunger-campaign/) - [Feeding America CEO Visiting Rochester to Recognize Innovative Meal Program](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/media-advisory-feeding-america-ceo-visiting-rochester-to-recognize-innovative-meal-program/) - [Channel One Regional Food Bank Masking Policy Update](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/channel-one-regional-food-bank-masking-policy-update/) - [Channel One Regional Food Bank Launches OrderAhead](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/order-ahead-pr/) - [Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Campaign raises $8,000 to support Channel One Regional Food Bank](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/letter-carriers-stamp-out-hunger-campaign-raises-8000-to-support-channel-one-regional-food-bank/) - [Channel One to Partner with Second Harvest Heartland and Winona Health to Offer Prescription Food Boxes](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/channel-one-regional-food-bank-to-partner-with-second-harvest-heartland-and-winona-health-to-offer-prescription-food-boxes/) - [Canadian Musician Craig Cardiff to Hold Livestream Benefitting Channel One and Threshold Arts](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/canadian-musician-craig-cardiff-to-hold-livestream-benefitting-channel-one-and-threshold-arts/) - [Channel One joins forces with Jessica’s PYOP to continue 17th annual Empty Bowls](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/channel-one-joins-forces-with-jessicas-pyop-to-continue-its-17th-annual-empty-bowls/) - [Olmsted County ADA raises more than $15,000 to support Channel One as part of “March Milk Madness”](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/olmsted-county-ada-raises-more-than-15000-to-support-channel-one-as-part-of-march-milk-madness/) - [Channel One Celebrates Selection as a Beneficiary in the Hy-Vee Reusable Bag Program](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/channel-one-celebrates-selection-as-a-beneficiary-in-the-hy-vee-reusable-bag-program/) - [Free Boxes of Food Coming to the Faribault County Fairgrounds](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/trucktotrunk/) - [Furniture Mart USA’s Hunger Campaign on Now Through March 29th](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/furniture-mart-usas-hunger-campaign-on-now-through-march-29th/) - [15,800 meals to be donated to Channel One through Improv-ICE Buy a Meal, Give a Meal program](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/15800-meals-to-be-donated-to-channel-one-through-improv-ice-buy-a-meal-give-a-meal-program/) - [Subaru Provides 100 Million Meals* to Feeding America Member Food Banks](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/subaru-provides-100-million-meals-to-feeding-america-member-food-banks/) - [Dining downtown during Improv-ICE to benefit Channel One Regional Food Bank](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/dining-downtown-during-improv-ice-to-benefit-channel-one-regional-food-bank/) - [Channel One Regional Food Bank to participate in Give to the Max Day on November 19](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/channel-one-regional-food-bank-to-participate-in-give-to-the-max-day-on-november-19/) - [Olmsted Medical Center donates $50,000 to Channel One](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/olmsted-medical-center-donates-50000-to-channel-one/) - [New Location in Rochester to Distribute Prepared Meals and Meal Kits for Students and Families](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/new-location-in-rochester-to-distribute-prepared-meals-and-meal-kits-for-students-and-families/) - [Channel One Regional Food Bank Expands Childhood Hunger Programs in Rochester Public Schools](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/channel-one-regional-food-bank-expands-childhood-hunger-programs-in-rochester-public-schools/) - [Empty Bowls (To-Go) Raises $68,000 to Address Food Insecurity](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/empty-bowls-to-go-raises-68000-to-address-food-insecurity/) - [Prepared Meals Offered for the First Time by Channel One Regional Food Bank](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/prepared-meals-offered-for-the-first-time-by-channel-one-regional-food-bank/) - [Walmart and Sam’s Club’s “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” Campaign Raises $49,335.03 for Channel One](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/walmart-and-sams-clubs-fight-hunger-spark-change-campaign-raises-49335-03-for-channel-one/) - [Request for Proposals (RFP) for Food Service Management Contract](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/request-for-proposals-rfp-for-food-service-management-contract/) - [Channel One Regional Food Bank Seeks Caterer to Provide Prepared Meals
for Individuals and Families Facing Food Insecurity](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/rfp-press-release/) - [Channel One Receives Donation from Fareway Stores, MGA Bag Hunger Campaign Champions](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/channel-one-receives-donation-from-fareway-stores-mga-bag-hunger-campaign-champions/) - [Channel One Regional Food Bank, Walmart, Sam’s Club and Feeding America Launch “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.”](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/channel-one-regional-food-bank-walmart-sams-club-and-feeding-america-launch-fight-hunger-spark-change/) - [Hy-Vee & Sol Group Donate Nearly 2,000 Watermelons to Channel One Regional Food Bank](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/hy-vee-sol-group-donate-nearly-2000-watermelons-to-channel-one-regional-food-bank/) - [Channel One Regional Food Shelf Promises Milk, Dairy, Produce and Protein for All](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/channel-one-regional-food-shelf-promises-milk-dairy-produce-and-protein-for-all/) - During a time of growing uncertainty, the one constant is food. Channel One Regional Food Bank is prepared to provide a promise to its neighbors in need. - [Heroic Donors Come to lift Channel One out of Flooding](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/heroic-donors-come-to-lift-channel-one-out-of-flooding/) - [Mayo Clinic Partners with Channel One Regional Food Bank to Help End Childhood Hunger](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/mayo-clinic-partners-with-channel-one-regional-food-bank-to-help-end-childhood-hunger/) - [Otto Bremer Trust Awards Channel One Funds in Support of Our Efforts to Feed People and Change Lives](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/otto-bremer-trust-awards-channel-one-funds-in-support-of-our-efforts-to-feed-people-and-change-lives/) - [Walmart Foundation Awards Channel One Regional Food Bank $20,000 to Rescue Local Food](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/walmart-foundation-awards-channel-one-regional-food-bank-20000-to-rescue-local-food/) - [Channel One Regional Food Bank Partners with Think Mutual Bank to Purchase New Truck](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/channel-one-regional-food-bank-partners-with-think-mutual-bank-to-purchase-new-truck/) - [Channel One Regional Food Bank and Aldi are Working Together to Help End Hunger](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/channel-one-regional-food-bank-and-aldi-are-working-together-to-help-end-hunger/) - [National Association of Letter Carriers, Seneca Foods and Channel One Regional Food Bank Partner to Fight Summer Hunger](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/national-association-of-letter-carriers-seneca-foods-and-channel-one-regional-food-bank-partner-to-fight-summer-hunger/) - [Channel One Collects A Mile of Mac and Cheese During Rochester WinterFest ](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/1235-2/) - [Channel One Regional Food Bank Announces New Executive Director](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/channel-one-regional-food-bank-announces-new-executive-director/) - [Mardag Foundation Awards Channel One Regional Food Bank a Grant for a New Box Truck](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/mardag-foundation-awards-channel-one-regional-food-bank-a-grant-for-a-new-box-truck/) - [Channel One Regional Food Bank and Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless Announce Seventh Annual Food Shelf Challenge Grant](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/channel-one-regional-food-bank-and-open-your-heart-to-the-hungry-and-homeless-announce-seventh-annual-food-shelf-challenge-grant/) - [Channel One General Stats](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/channel-one-general-stats/) - [Your gift to Channel One offers hope to families like the Bookers](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/your-gift-to-channel-one-offers-hope-to-families-like-the-bookers/) - [Who do we serve](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/who-do-we-serve/) - [Channel One Backpack Program Receives $5,000 Season of Giving Grant from the Minnesota Timberwolves FastBreak Foundation](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/channel-one-backpack-program-receives-5000-season-of-giving-grant-from-the-minnesota-timberwolves-fastbreak-foundation/) - [Grant from Red Nose Day Fund Provides 291 Backpacks for Channel One Backpack Program](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/grant-from-red-nose-day-fund-provides-291-backpacks-for-channel-one-backpack-program/) ## Pages - [Home](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/) - Channel One Regional Food Bank's mission is to strengthen food access and build healthy communities in southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. - [Menu/Pre-order](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/empty-bowls/order/) - Empty Bowls To-Go is Channel One's annual fundraiser to bring awareness to food insecurity. Click now to make an order to directly support the fundraiser! - [Agency Support Updates](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/agency-express-updates/) - Stay tuned for inclement weather cancellations, food and product promotions, and other news from Channel One Regional Food Bank on this page. - [Agency Support Resources](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/agencies/) - Channel One Regional Food Bank partners with various agencies to help distribute supplies to those in need. Read more about updates to agency operations. - [Specialty Bowls](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/empty-bowls/specialty-bowls/) - Channel One's annual Empty Bowls To-Go event leaves a lasting impact on our community. Read more about how hand-painted, custom bowls work to do just that! - [Employment](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/about-us/employment/) - Channel One Regional Food Bank is a non-profit organization with nearly 35 employees. View our nonprofit job opportunities and learn about nonprofit employment. - [Board of Directors](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/about-us/board-of-directors/) - Channel One Regional Food Bank has a dedicated board of directors. Learn more about current board members and their roles, today! - [Sponsorships](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/empty-bowls/sponsorships/) - Learn more about our generous sponsors for our annual Empty Bowls To-Go fundraiser and how you can become a sponsor for our next event! - [Newsletter](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/newsletter/) - Subscribe to get the latest news from Channel One Regional Food Bank! - [Thank You for Your Empty Bowls To-Go Order](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/empty-bowls/thank-you/) - Thank you for your generosity and support for Channel One's annual fundraiser! Your donation will allow Channel One to continue to support those facing hunger. - [Empty Bowls To-Go](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/empty-bowls/) - Channel One Regional Food Bank is raising awareness of food insecurity through its signature event, Empty Bowls To-Go. Learn how to get involved today! - [Place Your Pre-Order](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/empty-bowls/place-your-order/) - Click here to place your pre-order for Channel One Regional Food Bank's annual Empty Bowls To-Go fundraiser to bring awareness to food insecurity. - [Raffle](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/epicure/raffle/) - Part of Epicure's festivities includes a chance to procure exclusive food-centric packages. Find out details of this raffle and the packages here! - [Agency Annual Civil Rights Training](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/agency-annual-civil-rights-training/) - [Who We Are](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/about-us/who-we-are/) - Channel One Regional Food Bank is a member of Feeding America, a member of Hunger Solutions Minnesota, and a partner of the United Way of Olmsted County. - [Strategic Plan](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/about-us/strategic-plan/) - Channel One Regional Food Bank's mission is to strengthen food access & build healthy communities. Read about our encompassing goal in the strategic plan here! - [Mobile Pantries](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/programs/mobile-food-pantry/) - Mobile food pantries are food distributions in communities with few, if any, food shelves, limited transportation, and high food insecurity rates. - [Channel One Regional Food Bank Community Report](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/community-report/) - Channel One Regional Food Bank's community report shares a past snapshot and provides a look at the year ahead. Read this year's community report here! - [Epicure: One Bite at a Time](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/epicure/) - Featuring partnering restaurants providing epicurean bites, this event will give guests a chance eat, drink, and connect around food. - [Group Volunteer Request](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/volunteer/group-volunteer-request/) - Click here to place your order for Channel One Regional Food Bank's annual Empty Bowls fundraiser to bring awareness to food insecurity. - [Full Plate Donations](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/fullplates/) - Channel One has been assisting people for over 30 years. Make a meaningful impact by donating to allow our work to continue. Make an impact in your community! - [Getting the Groceries You Need](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/programs/food-shelf/) - The Channel One Food Shelf offers food in several ways to help people facing food insecurity get the food assistance they need. - [The Community Kitchen](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/partners/kitchen/) - The Community Kitchen is available to rent and is a space to prepare recipes in a commercial kitchen setting. Learn more here! - [Kitchen Coalition](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/kitchen-coalition/) - Kitchen Coalition began as a pandemic aid program. And it continues to provide prepared meals using donated food to those experiencing hunger in our community. - [Volunteer](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/volunteer/) - Volunteers are essential to the work of Channel One Regional Food Bank. View this page to learn about the volunteer opportunities available today! - [Contact Us](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/contact-us/) - Find out how to contact Channel One Regional Food Bank staff here. Reach out to us using our contact information today. We look forward to hearing from you! - [Events](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/events/) - Learn about Channel One Regional Food Bank's special events and giving campaigns occurring throughout the year. Get involved today! - [An Exclusive Evening at Cairnbrae](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/epicure/cairnbrae/) - An evening at Historic Cairnbrae Farm from 6:30-10 p.m. August 8. Just 100 tickets for this exclusive event will only be available for purchase at Epicure. - [Epicure Donation](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/epicure/donation/) - [Purchase Your Tickets](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/epicure/ticket-contact-info/) - Thank you for supporting Epicure: One Bite at a Time and spreading awareness about the issue of food insecurity in our region. Purchase your event ticket here! - [Volunteer Sign-In](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/volunteer/volunteer-sign-in/) - Channel One Regional Food Bank allows volunteers to create accounts to sign-up, register, and track volunteering. View this page to log in to your account. - [Corporations & Businesses](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/partners/businesses/) - No matter the size of your organization, Channel One Regional Food Bank has opportunities available for your team to get involved to fight hunger. Learn more! - [Community Groups](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/partners/community/) - Community groups are encouraged to donate their time by volunteering at Channel One Food Shelf, Food Bank, or offsite at one of the community's mobile pantries! - [Sponsors](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/epicure/sponsors/) - Thank you to our sponsors for supporting our neighbors facing food insecurity. Learn how you can be part of this impactful event! - [Featured Restaurants](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/epicure/featured-restaurants/) - A special thank you to these regional restaurants for providing small bites at our newest event, Epicure: One Bite at a Time! - [Commodity Supplemental Food Program](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/programs/senior-nutrition-program/) - Channel One offers a Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) that delivers boxes of food to eligible members of the community. Visit this page to learn more! - [Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/mnfs/) - The Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign brings organizations together to help stock nearly 300 food shelves statewide, including the Channel One Food Shelf. - [Food Bank](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/programs/food-bank/) - Channel One Food Bank in Rochester, Minnesota is a warehouse and food distribution center serving 14 counties in southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. - [Additional Resources](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/additional-resources/) - In addition to Channel One's services, find more community resources like SNAP and SSI information, medical assistance, and health and human services here. - [Auction](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/epicure/auction/) - Part of Epicure's festivities includes a chance to procure exclusive food-centric auction packages. Find out details of this live auction and packages here! - [Get Involved](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/partners/) - Channel One Regional Food Bank relies on partners to achieve our vision of a food-secure region. Learn how you can get involved to support our community! - [Purchase Your Ticket](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/epicure/purchase-your-ticket/) - Thank you for supporting Epicure: One Bite at a Time and spreading awareness about the issue of food insecurity in our region. Purchase your event ticket here! - [Thank You for Your Epicure Ticket Purchase!](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/epicure/thank-you-for-your-epicure-reservation/) - Thank you for your generosity and support for Channel One's newest fundraiser! Your donation will allow Channel One to continue to support those facing hunger. - [Support an Ongoing Virtual Food Drive](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/donate/virtual-food-drive/support/) - Thank you for championing one of our local, virtual food drives! Click now to make a donation to support your community. - [Impact](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/impact/) - Your support of Channel One Regional Food Bank makes a difference to those facing food insecurity. Hear from those experiencing hunger just how impactful it is! - [Monetary Donations](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/donate/donate-monetary/) - Channel One has been fighting food insecurity for more than 30 years. Make a meaningful impact in your community by donating to allow our work to continue! - [Virtual Food Drives](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/donate/virtual-food-drive/) - Channel One has tremendous buying power, stretching donations to provide more food for those facing hunger. We ask you register for a virtual food drive! - [Leadership Team](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/about-us/leadership-team/) - Channel One Regional Food Bank is comprised of a small, dedicated team working to make an impact with the help of the community. Read more about the team now. - [Donate](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/donate/) - Channel One relies on the community's generosity. Make a individual gift, corporate donation, planned giving, or a capital campaign donation. - [Thank You For Donating To Channel One Regional Food Bank](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/donate/thank-you/) - Thank you for making a generous donation to Channel One Regional Food Bank! Your generosity will support those in your community and help to end hunger! - [Financials](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/financials/) - Channel One Food Bank is a nonprofit that publicizes annual financial reports for public viewing. View this page to view our IRS and annual financial reports. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/privacy-policy/) - View this page to read the privacy policy for Channel One Regional Food Bank. - [Planned Giving](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/donate/planned-giving/) - Planned giving is a way to donate to Channel One Regional Food Bank regularly while fighting hunger for years to come. Support those in your community today! - [Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Donations](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/donate/donation-fund/) - A donation of funds to Channel One helps the people and their families. Make a donation from our website to support those in need within your community today! - [Qualified Charitable Distributions](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/donate/qcd/) - [Programs](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/programs/) - Channel One Regional Food Bank distributes food to people facing hunger through a variety of organizations and programs. Learn about them here. - [Food Donations](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/donate/food-donations/) - Channel One no longer accepts donated non-perishable food items from the general public. However, we do accept fresh produce from farmers! - [Register for a Virtual Food Drive](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/donate/virtual-food-drive/register/) - A virtual food drive is an amazing way to support Channel One and your community! Click to learn how to start your own virtual food drive today! - [About Us](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/about-us/) - Channel One Regional Food Bank is a member of Feeding America. Read more about who we are, our mission, our team, and how to get involved today. - [Childhood Hunger Programs](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/programs/childhood-hunger-programs/) - The backpack food program provides healthy food to hungry children and schools across southeastern Minnesota. Learn more about the backpack food program today. - [Thank You for Supporting a Virtual Food Drive](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/donate/virtual-food-drive/thank-you-for-supporting-a-virtual-food-drive/) - Thank you for supporting one of our many virtual food drives! Your generous donation will make a positive impact right here in our community. - [Tell Us Your Story](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/contact-us/tell-us-your-story/) - How has the work of Channel One Regional Food Bank positively impacted you? We want to hear your impact story! Click to learn how to share your story. - [News](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/about-us/news/) - Check out the latest news and future events for the Channel One Regional Food Bank. This page will show you all of the upcoming dates and past news. - [Thank You for Registering For a Virtual Food Drive!](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/donate/virtual-food-drive/thank-you/) - Thank you for registering a virtual food drive! We will review your submission and reach out to you to confirm the details. - [Accessibility Statement](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/accessibility/) - Channel One Regional Food Bank strives to ensure that its services are accessible to people with disabilities. 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Your donation will allow Channel One to continue to support those facing hunger. - [EB2022 Menu](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/fusion_element/eb2022-menu/) - Click here to place your pre-order for Channel One Regional Food Bank's annual Empty Bowls To-Go fundraiser to bring awareness to food insecurity. - [Epicure Submenu](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/fusion_element/epicure-submenu/) - Featuring partnering restaurants providing epicurean bites, this event will give guests a chance eat, drink, and connect around food. - [Epicure Sub menu](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/fusion_element/epicure-sub-menu/) - Featuring partnering restaurants providing epicurean bites, this event will give guests a chance eat, drink, and connect around food. - [Epicure Event Information](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/fusion_element/epicure-event-information/) - [Epicure New Header](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/fusion_element/epicure-new-header/) - [Empty Bowls Pre-Order](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/fusion_element/empty-bowls-pre-order/) - [Icon/Rounded Buttons](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/fusion_element/icon-rounded-buttons/) - [Epicure Title Bar](https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/fusion_element/epicure-title-bar/) - Proceeds from Epicure will support Channel One and its programs to fight food insecurity in our region. 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