Would you like to help fight hunger in Southeast Minnesota and Western Wisconsin? Your cash contributions make a real difference in the lives of local people who struggle to provide for their families.

BECOME A CONTRIBUTOR
Contribute with Confidence:

Channel One is proudly accredited by the Charities Review Council Smart Givers Network. Nonprofit organizations such as Channel One earn the Seal by voluntarily participating in the Council's online accountability Wizard. The Wizard is available to all nonprofit organizations soliciting funds in Minnesota and addresses a nonprofit organization's performance in four critical areas: Public Disclosure, Governance, Financial Activity and Fundraising. By participating in the Accountability Wizard, nonprofit organizations can demonstrate responsibility, integrity and transparency to their constituents. View the Channel One report on-line by visiting the Smart Givers Website.

Believe it or not, Channel One can turn $1 into enough food for at least 5 meals that feed people in need! Through the reclamation of completely edible and nutritious food donated to Channel One, and your cash donations, we are able to move millions of pounds of food into the human services network, helping people throughout our region.

Your $25 gift provides a 10 day supply of food for a family of four. Please consider making Channel One food bank and food shelf one of your regular charity choices. Where else can your dollar do so much good, stretch as far, and raise the quality of life so squarely in your own back yard?

Make checks payable, and mail to:
Channel One
131 35th Street SE
Rochester, MN 55904

You can also make a secure donation right here. Your contribution will be processed by Charity Box, a secure online donation service. Click below to make a secure on-line donation.

CONTRIBUTE STOCK

One way individuals and companies can make a contribution to Channel One is through a donation of stock (securities). For your convenience, Channel One has a brokerage account established to accept Depository Trust Company (DTC) transfers of securities. Please contact Charla Irwin-Buncher, development director, at 507-424-1721 for information on how to make such a transfer.

Click here to download an information sheet about donating stock to Channel One.

JOIN MEAL-A-MONTH TO PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE FUNDING FOR CHANNEL ONE

Your monthly donation gives Channel One a steady source of continuing support and balances your annual giving throughout the year. It's easy and efficient for you and for Channel One.

For tax purposes, you receive one gift acknowledgment each January reflecting all your donations. You can stop membership in Meal-a-Month at any time. Just notify Channel One in writing at least 10 business days before your next scheduled transfer.

Participate in Meal-a-Month in the way that best fits your needs.

1. Tell us how much you want to donate each month.
2. Send a monthly check.
3. Or authorize a transfer from your checking account or credit card.

Mail to:

Channel One Food Bank and Food Shelf
131 35th Street SE
Rochester, MN 55904

For more information, contact
Charla Irwin-Buncher
507-424-1721