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Channel One Food Bank and Food Shelf
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| Last updated on July 18, 2008 |
The mission of Channel One is "to help feed people in need."
Description:
Channel One is a regional Food Bank:
The Channel One Food Bank acts as a clearing house of donated food by gathering, warehousing, and sometimes repackaging donated food from producers, manufacturers, wholesalers, brokers, and retailers. Food is then distributed to food shelves and other charitable 501(c)(3) agencies with food assistance programs in Southeast Minnesota and La Crosse County in Wisconsin.
Channel One is a local Food Shelf:
The Supplemental Food Shelf provides a 5-day supply of food on a monthly basis to income-eligible Olmsted County residents. Funding for the food shelf is provided by the state of Minnesota, the United Way of Olmsted County, and individual food and monetary donations.
History:
The first food shelf in Rochester, Minnesota opened in 1980 as a senior citizens food co-op at the YMCA (now known as the Rochester Family Y). Many things were done to raise money for the first food shelf, from washing cars to writing grants. Churches have been one of Channel One's strongest support from the beginning, contributing food, cash, and a consistent volunteer base, which continues today.
Over the years Channel One has grown, expanding it's services to people of all ages. Channel One became a food bank, which began its operation in 1983. The food bank distributes food to non-profit agencies and food shelves throughout Southeast Minnesota and La Crosse County, Wisconsin. Thanks to United Way funding, the Supplemental Food Shelf was established in 1984, serving individuals and families of Olmsted County. The Board of Directors of Channel One currently consists of 10 voting members, representing various facets of the local and regional communities.
Contact people:
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Julie Christensen, Volunteer Recruiter / Community Relations Coordinator, (phone), (email)
Charla Irwin-Buncher, Communications And Development Director, (phone), (email) |
Address:
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131 35th Street SE Rochester, MN 55904 This location is handicap accessible (See a map) |
Directions:
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From downtown Rochester:
Take South Broadway (Highway 63) past the Highway 52 interchange. Take the 40th Street exit off of Highway 63. Make a left at the stoplight. Go over the bridge and make a left onto the frontage road. Head along the frontage road into the Woodlake Business Park, then turn right onto 35th Street SE. Channel One is on the left.
From Highway 52:
Take the Highway 63 South (Broadway) exit. Take the 40th Street exit off of Highway 63. Make a left at the stoplight. Go over the bridge and make a left onto the frontage road. Head along the frontage road into the Woodlake Business Park, then turn right onto 35th Street SE. Channel One is on the left.
From Interstate 90:
Take the Highway 63 North exit. Stay on Highway 63 for approximately 5 miles, then take the 40th Street exit off of Highway 63. Go straight off the ramp onto the frontage road. Head along the frontage road into the Woodlake Business Park, then turn right onto 35th Street SE. Channel One is on the left.
Nearest Bus Stop: Route 6 & Route 14 |
The inclusion of any organization or person in this database does not constitute a representation, warranty, or endorsement with respect to the competence, suitability, or reliability of such organization or person by United Way of Olmsted County, Inc.; nor does United Way of Olmsted County, Inc. sponsor or endorse any third-party web site. Legal Notices
| The Official Site Of United Way of Olmsted County's Volunteer Center |
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United Way
of Olmsted County, Inc. - 903 West Center Street, Suite 100 - Rochester MN 55902 Phone (507) 287-2000 - FAX (507) 287-2063 - E-mail volunteer@uwolmsted.org |