Bishop Elementary School issued the following announcement.
RPS Student Nutrition Services will now be offering a meal kit pick-up at Graham Park.
Channel One and Rochester Public Schools announced a collaboration with Olmsted County to distribute prepared meals and meal kits at Graham Park. This partnership allows
families to receive multiple meals for the week in one location. There is no sign up necessary, and visitors will receive prepared meals for each individual in the household, plus five
days’ worth of meal kits per child in the household. Due to overwhelming response on the first distribution day, the District and Channel One have made modifications to enhance
the distribution process.
Enhancements include:
A larger quantity of prepared meals and meal kits.
A change to the entrance of Graham Park. Visitors will now enter off 16th Street SE. This will allow for two lines to form, and better vehicle queuing.
Two traffic lines will form with distribution to occur at two separate buildings at Graham Park.
This is a drive-through distribution. Recipients are asked to follow these new steps to ensure a smooth and safe operation:
Enter Graham Park at off of 16th Street SE. Please view the map for pick up flow.
Line 1 will enter the Industrial Building (Building #35) from the north end. Line 2 will enter Building 1419, directly across from the Industrial Building. There will be directional signage and/or individuals to direct the flow of traffic. A map is also attached for reference.
If able, please open/unlock the trunk or leave a seat open where the meal kit can be placed.
Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, distribution will occur tomorrow, Tuesday, November 24.
Regular distributions will continue through the end of December every Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 AM to noon - December 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18 and 22. There are no income
requirements to receive these meals.
Prepared Meals
With six pickup locations for prepared meals in Rochester and surrounding areas, Channel One aims to increase its reach and get food into areas where need is greatest.
Locations for prepared meal pickups can be found at helpingfeedpeople.org. There is no sign up necessary, and visitors will receive two prepared meals per individual in the household.
Channel One Regional Food Bank’s prepared meals program is funded with a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education using funds from the federal Coronavirus Relief
Fund (CRF), CFDA 21.019.
Home Delivery of Groceries
Channel One also realizes many families may not be able to get to these locations or to the Channel One Food Shelf and is now offering home delivery of groceries. Deliveries can
be scheduled by calling the COVID-19 hotline at (507) 328-2822 Monday through Saturday 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
No Limits on Food Shelf Visits
There are no restrictions on how many times individuals and households can visit the Channel One Food Shelf. Shoppers are encouraged to come anytime to ensure there is
plenty of food, milk, proteins, and produce for all in the household. Hours are 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Thursday and 8:00 AM to noon on Friday.
Rochester Public Schools Meals
RPS Student Nutrition Services will now be offering a meal kit pick-up for all children 0-18 years old regardless of meal price eligibility. Students do not need to be enrolled at RPS
to receive free meals. Children can receive one meal kit each week. Meal kits will consist of heat and serve and ready–to-eat entrees, fruits and vegetables, and milk. Instructions
for storage and preparation will be available online. No pre-registration or paperwork is required. RPS meals will be offered from 10:00 AM to noon on November 20 and 24, and
December 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18 and 22.
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