Community Resources

Rochester, MN is a community rich in resources and support for those who are living here full-time or for those who might be traveling here for treatment and evaluation. Scroll down to see a listing of resources you might find helpful. If you are looking for services specifically offered by Red Drop Resources, please click the button below.

Red Drop Resources Services

Thrift Stores

  • 507-281-9651 & 507-424-1860
    239 28th St SE & 1987 Scott Road NW

    • Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

    • Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

    • Sunday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

  • 507-536-2564
    1201 South Broadway

    • Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

    • Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

  • 507-289-4019
    400 5th Ave SW

    • Wed 4 - 7 p.m. & Sat 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

    • Adult Clothes- $1; Children’s- 50 cents

      • Limit 10 items per person

Other Helpful Resources

  • 507-328-2300
    101 2nd St SE, Rochester 

    • Free library card, materials, and internet access.

    • Children and adult programs and classes.

    • Mon-Thurs 9:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.

    • Fri-Sat 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

    • Sun 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

    • Summer hours: Sat 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.; Sunday - closed

  • 507-328-3000
    615 7th St SW, Rochester

  • 507-289-5960, 2500 Valleyhigh Dr. NW, Rochester

    • Immigrant/Refugee services

    • Health insurance enrollment and understanding assistance

    • Victim services

    • Professional. Language. & interpretation services

  • 507-287-2300
    1026 East Center St

    • Monday – Friday 2:30 - 8 p.m.

    • 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. on non-school days

    • Summer- 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

    • Gives every child access to a safe, nurturing, educational environment that positively impacts their lives.

  • 1610 4th St NW Suite 300
    Info Line: 507-316-8273

    • Serves at-risk & homeless youth

    • 16-25-year olds

    • Serves both families & individuals

    • Access to emergency shelter

    • Provides basic needs items: food, bus tokens, & clothing


  • 507-529-8791
    1429 4th Ave SE

    • After School Program: 4 - 5:30 p.m. T/W/Th homework support, healthy snacks & craft projects

    • Evening Tutoring: 7 - 8:30 p.m. T/W/Th middle school thru college

    • Summer Program - 8/10 weeks long with reading classes, crafts & games

Community Resources and Supports

The resources listed on this page are provided for informational purposes only. Red Drop Resources does not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for any organization, service, product, or information included. We encourage individuals and families to explore each resource and determine whether it is appropriate for their unique needs and circumstances.

Food Shelves and Free Meals

  • 125Live is a local gym and fitness center very close by Travis’s House (and very accessible from downtown) that also has a food pantry. Shoppers can sign up for one week at a time by visiting their website at www.125live.org/food-pantry

    • Photo id is required to visit the pantry.

    • The Pantry can accommodate 5 visitors every 10 minutes.

    • You may visit the pantry twice a week, not every day.

    • Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 1:00 pm-2:30 pm
      Saturday | 11:30 – 12:30 pm | CLOSED | Wednesday & Sunday

  •     This organization receives food that would otherwise be thrown away from hospitals, restaurants, cafeterias, businesses, and grocery stores. The food is sorted and then distributed, free of charge.  They require no registration, residency, or income requirements. Located at 120 1st St. NE in Rochester, MN (Corner of 1st St, NE and Civic Center Dr, NE) and they are open every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 4-6pm. 

    CFR is closed New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas.


  • The Channel One Food Shelf is open for indoor shopping Monday through Thursday from 8 am to 6 pm and Friday from 8 am until noon.

    If you are new to Channel One, registration takes a few minutes. No appointment is needed, and no identification, proof of address, proof of income or proof of household size is required. No proof of citizenship or immigration status is needed. See Food Shelf Eligibility below. Information about who shops at Channel One is kept confidential. If you are returning, you can simply check in with your name, shopper number or birth date.

    Food Shelf Eligibility

    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.

    Income Eligibility (300% of Federal Poverty Guidelines)

    Family SizeMonthly IncomeFamily SizeMonthly IncomeOne (1)$3,990Seven (7)$12,510Two (2)$5,410Eight (8)$13,930Three (3)$6,830Nine (9)$15,350Four (4)$8,250Ten (10)$16,770Five (5)$9670Eleven (11)$18,190Six (6)$11,090Twelve (12)$19,610

    Updated June 2026

  • 289-7491 971
    16th St SE, Rochester

    • 2nd Saturday 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

  • 507-285-0092
    2815 57th Street NW, Rochester

    • 4th Saturday 9 - 11:30 a.m.

  • 507-289-4019
    400 5th Ave SW, Rochester

    • Wednesday Soup Dinner 5:20 p.m. (during school year).

    • Saturday lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Meal served at Noon.

Long-Term Housing Assistance

  • 507-316-0610, 300 11th Avenue NW #110, Rochester           

    • Emerging Markets Homeownership Program

    • Energy Assistance

    • Rehab Loans

    • Down payment Assistance

  • 507-288-3663, 115 NE 1st Ave, Rochester

    • Rent & utility assistance

  • 507-577-1726, homeagainmn.org

    • Provide basic essentials for newly housed individuals and families in need

    • Examples include kitchen supplies, bathroom supplies, toiletries, cleaning products, bed (when available), bedding, and furniture (when available)

  • 507-328-7175, 2117 Campus Dr. SE, Rochester

    •  Assistance for housing-related questions/ concerns