Food
Rochester, MN Community Resources for Food:
Channel One Main Office
131 35th St SE
Rochester, MN 55904
287-2350
Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:45 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - Noon
Channel One provides a 5 day supply of food each month to people of Olmsted County who are eligible for the program. Only 1 access to a Channel One food pantry is allowed per month. To register for Channel One, call 507-424-1707 to schedule an appointment.
Channel One Satellite Locations:
Households can access the food shelf once per month. This is in partnership with Channel One. Only 1 access to a Channel One food pantry is allowed per month.
Northeast
Lifegate Services
1310 10 th Ave. NE
Rochester, MN
421-3107
1 st Saturday of every month
9:00 AM - Noon
Downtown
The Salvation Army
20 1st Ave NE
Rochester, MN
288-3663
Tuesday & Friday only
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Southeast
Church of the Savior Pantry
971 16th St SE
Rochester, MN
2nd Saturday of every month
9 AM – 11:30 AM
Northwest
Oasis Church
1815 38th St. NW
Rochester, MN
3rd Saturday of every month
9:30 AM – 11 AM
Hosanna’s Pantry
2815 57th St. NW
Rochester, MN
4th Saturday of every month
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Community Food Response
Community Food Response provides pre-packaged unused food from local restaurants, grocery stores and caterers to take home. The program is first come, first served and food for a full day will be available to families. Constituents must be registered before receiving food but registration is available during open hours. Bring ID to get signed up. They now offer 2 locations for pick-up;
Bethel Lutheran Church
810 3rd Ave SE
Rochester, MN 55904
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
The Exchange
3945 10th Avenue NW
Rochester, MN 55901
Monday, Wednesday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry
Rochester Outreach Center; 226-8193; Please call for location and times for distribution. There is no charge for this but it is a first-come service.
Food Stamps (SNAP)
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 328-6500
WIC
Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program; Provides supplemental foods for pregnant and post-partum women and infant and children up to the age of 5. 328-7555
Free Meals
The Salvation Army; 20 1st Ave NE:
Bread Table, M-F 8 AM; Lunch M-F 11:30 to 12:30 PM; Supper, Monday 6-7 PM
Christ United Methodist Church 400 5th Ave. SW:
Saturday Lunch 11 AM, Wesley Hall
St. Francis Church; 1114 3rd St. SE
Sunday Lunch 11:30 AM
Church of the Savior; 971 16th Street SE
Supper, 1st Wednesday of each month, 5:30-6:30 PM
Peace Unite Church of Christ; 1503 2nd Ave NE
Wednesday Supper, 5:30-6:00 PM
last updated 01/19/2019