Channel One Regional Food Bank

Lacy moved to Rochester from Chicago and has been coming to the Channel One Food Shelf for food support. She has multiple children and gets relief to her budget by getting groceries at the food shelf.

Coming from a big family herself, Lacy typically visits the food shelf with her sister. When asked about why being able to come to the food shelf is important, she said, “I don’t have anything. I need food.” Then laughed, “Look at me!”

To help Channel One continue to support neighbors like Lacy, please give a gift during by visiting the link in our bio and selecting “Give to the Max” from the menu.

Only 1 day left! When you donate at the register of a TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods store through today, 100% of proceeds will go to Channel One Regional Food Bank and other Feeding America food banks.

Want to be part of our mission to in our community? Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates, events, and ways you can help! HelpingFeedPeople.org/Newsletter

Here are this month's mobile pantry dates in Austin and Faribault!
🦃 12-2 p.m. November 8 at Riverland Community College in Austin
🦃 3-5 p.m. November 15 at Nortech Systems in Blue Earth
🦃 12-2 p.m. November 22 at Riverland Community College in Austin

Get the full details at HelpingFeedPeople.org/Mobile-Food-Pantry
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Make a difference for those facing food insecurity our community while getting into the Halloween spirit! The Boyer Halloowen display showcases many, many inflatables, lights, and more Halloween fun and donations from the event benefit Channel One and its food assistance programs. Tonight and tomorrow are the last days, so stop by between 6 to 10 p.m.! However, check the Boyer Halloween page at Facebook.com/boyer.halloowen before heading out for weather updates/closures!

Let's ! When you donate at the register of a TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods stores from Nov. 1-3, 100% of proceeds will go to Channel One Regional Food Bank and other Feeding America food banks. These funds are so valuable because is seeing an increased need like never before (more than 30,000 monthly household visits in our region). Visit your local store to make sure your donation can help support neighbors facing food insecurity!

Volunteers help make our work of strengthening food access and building healthy communities possible! Please consider volunteering your time at our food bank or in the onsite food shelf. Visit HelpingFeedPeople.org/Volunteer to learn more and to sign up for a shift.

At 109 years old, Maxine is a gentle, kind soul. She has lived in her current residence for 46 years, and for almost as long, Channel One has been providing vital food assistance that has become part of her well-being.

With her mobility and vision not being what they once were, Maxine looks forward to the food Channel One brings as part of her Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) box of groceries. "I can't leave my apartment on my own or without my wheelchair," she explains. "So getting food delivered by Channel One is wonderful."

The senior box of groceries from Channel One is more than food; it is a lifeline. While she says she is well taken care of and does OK financially, she is grateful for the additional support. She particularly enjoys the juice, peanut butter, raisins, and mixed vegetables that come with her CSFP box. Her housekeeper crafts homemade soups from the mixed vegetables, ensuring each meal is nutritious and comforting.

Additionally, Maxine loves when there is fresh produce like watermelon and cantaloupe. "When they bring the fresh produce, I enjoy those very much," she says. Oranges, in particular, make their way into her breakfast routine. "My daughter-in-law will watch for them when they arrive."

And when there is something she or her caretakers cannot use, Maxine shares with her neighbors. "If there is something someone else can use, I pass it on."

Perhaps these are the secrets to a long, healthy life like Maxine’s: fresh food to feed the body, kindness to encourage the soul, and a sense of community to nourish the spirit.

Happy ! Today, we're celebrating the joy of sharing and nourishing our communities with some of our volunteers' favorite foods! Let’s honor Food Day by donating to or volunteering our time. Together, we can ensure everyone has access to delicious, nutritious food. What’s your favorite comfort food? Share in the comments!
HelpingFeedPeople.org

For many families, a monthly grocery benefit can make sure everyone is well and fed. If you’ve been wondering if you should apply for SNAP benefits, our partners at Second Harvest Heartland can help.
https://www.2harvest.org/get-help/snap?utm_campaign=snap_cluster&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=channel_one_organic

New to Channel One Food Shelf? We’re here to help! The Channel One Food Shelf is available to anyone in Minnesota who self-reports that their household income is at or below 300% of the federal poverty guidelines. If you need extra food assistance, please don’t hesitate to stop by—no identification or verification needed.

We at Channel One are ready to assist you. For more eligibility information and food shelf hours, visit HelpingFeedPeople.org/Food-Shelf. We look forward to supporting you.

With less than 15 million meals meals to go, Hy-Vee is SO CLOSE to reaching their goal of donating 100 Million Meals to their local communities, which includes ours! After Hy-Vee takes a break in October to support hurricane relief efforts, you can help us get across the finish line by rounding up at the register at Hy-Vee, Dollar Fresh Market and Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh locations. Learn more at https://www.hy-vee.com/corporate/news-events/news-press-releases/hyvee-announces-100-million-meals-challenge-to-fight-hunger-with-feeding-america.

Ryan is a single father who has experienced homelessness and is caring for his two-year-old daughter. Through hard work and help from community organizations, he has been able to live in a hotel while waiting on housing for himself and his daughter. He is actively seeking employment, so money is very tight (and very difficult to job hunt while having a two year old and no family in the community).

Ryan has been to Rachel's Hope, a nonprofit dedicated to helping families with young children in Austin and a partner agency of Channel One, several times recently. On one visit, he asked if he could have more of the prepared Kitchen Coalition meals so he and his daughter could get by for the rest of the week.

“When staff replied, ‘Of course!’, a huge relief washed over me. We are really struggling right now and I don't know how I would be feeding my daughter if it weren't for these meals. I am just really thankful.”

Ryan is trying his hardest and doing all he can to create an independent life for himself and his daughter. Having easy access to healthy, prepared meals while he is working his way towards that independence makes a huge difference.

At a time when is serving record households per month with the same number of staff and volunteers, we are so appreciative of groups like Think Mutual Bank to spend time helping serve neighbors facing food insecurity! Today during , these wonderful volunteers helped put us ahead for this month, packing food boxes (a record!), sorting donations, cleaning produce bins, and so much more. Thank you, Think Bank staff, for spending your day with us and other organizations across our community to make a difference!

Help "wrap up" food insecurity with Bethel Lutheran Church Rochester's Quilt Sale benefitting ! All proceeds from the October 26-27 sale will go towards helping us fight food insecurity for our neighbors. Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/events/538693168655092/

Looking for a change in careers to one that makes a difference? With a vision that every community in our region is food secure, may be the place for you! Learn more about our employment opportunities at HelpingFeedPeople.org/Employment

How many lunches have you packed in your life? It's a pretty typical task for many who go to work or school.

But thousands in Minnesota and Wisconsin don't have enough food to pack for today's lunch—some for the very first time in their life.

Chances are you live very close to someone facing hunger today. Currently half of all households across our 14-county region don’t make enough to cover the minimum cost of living.

We’re supporting brand new households at record rates. During just a single month earlier this year, more than 500 brand new households registered to receive help getting meals on the table. We distributed 10.9 million pounds in the first half of 2024, making this year one of the most demanding ever.

That’s why it’s so important to join forces with other community members and fight hunger together. Would you step into the gap today to supply emergency food support?

Your gift of $36 will help feed 12 children for a week. $52 will help feed a family for a month. $83 will help feed 9 seniors for three weeks, and just $135 will help feed 11 neighbors for a full month!

Too many neighbors don’t know where their next meal is coming from. We use your support effectively and efficiently to fight hunger. Please help make sure we can distribute enough food to feed all our neighbors who need us. Give today at HelpingFeedPeople.org/Donate!

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We want to extend a HUGE thank you to everyone who made Empty Bowls To-Go presented by Think Mutual Bank a success! Your support means so much to us and the neighbors facing food insecurity we serve in our communities.

🙏 A special shoutout to our incredible sponsors for their generosity and commitment to this cause.

🥣 And to the participating restaurants, thank you for your delicious contributions!

Together, we’re making a difference in the fight against food insecurity!

Local realtors helping a local grower! Thank you to Domaille Real Estate staff who helped pick 866 pounds of apples from local grower Betcher Farm yesterday. These fall staples are sure to be welcomed sight at our onsite food shelf! 🍎

Thank you to all who came out in support of our neighbors facing food insecurity and for our sponsors, including our presenting sponsor Think Mutual Bank! We had a ton of orders, a lot of smiling faces picking out their favorite take-home bowl, and a beautiful day! We can't wait to do it all again tomorrow for those who selected a day two pick-up pre-order!
HelpingFeedPeople.org/Empty-Bowls-To-Go