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Meeting Basic Needs

When times hit hard, make us your first call.

Programs and Services

When hard times hit, make us your first call. No matter what the need – physical, emotional or spiritual — we’re here to help.

From meeting your most basic needs to outlining the path to long-term solutions, we can help you overcome the obstacles you face today and provide hope for tomorrow.

Local programs and services include:

Located at our Social Services Center (115 First Ave. NE here in Rochester, MN). (view map). The food shelf is open from 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays each week.

We offer basic needs services including showers, hygiene kits, housing guides, rental assistance, HeatShare utility assistance, laundry vouchers, and transportation vouchers. Our main office is also open to the community for questions about and referrals to other resources in Rochester. For more information call 507-288-3663 or stop by our main office (view map) weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A free lunch is served weekdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Social Services Center located at 115 NE First Ave (view map).

Our guests are welcome to take free bread from our bread cupboard located at 115 NE First Ave. Baked goods are collected from Hy-Vee Crossroads to stock our shelf at 8 a.m. on weekdays.

Our program assists families that meet program guidelines to secure affordable housing. The program helps families to achieve their goals, sustain permanent housing and self-sustainability. Households must complete a coordinated entry assessment to be referred to this program. For more information, please call 507-288-3663.

Our Castleview Apartments are a permanent, supportive housing complex in Rochester for single adults who are low-income, struggling with long-term homelessness, and have a qualifying disability. The facility offers 24-hour supervision and social support services. Apartments include a bathroom, closet, kitchen and bedroom. Castleview is located at 120 N. Broadway. Individuals must complete a coordinated entry assesment in order to be referred to this program. Please call 507-288-3663 for more information.

Our Good Samaritan Health Clinic offers medical care, emergency dental care, and pharmaceuticals for those who are under-insured or have no health insurance. Read more information or call 507-529-4100 to schedule an appointment.

From weekly programming to summer camps, The Salvation Army is dedicated to providing opportunities for area youth to connect with others and grow with encouragement. Our teen ministry and character-building programs meet Wednesday nights from 4 to 7 p.m. We have a variety of music opportunities for youth including a band and private music lessons. We also provide a Moms Support Group in tandem with our youth programs. Call 507-288-3663 for more information or to register for our programs.

At its heart, The Salvation Army is a church. We offer spiritual services and fellowship to equip our church members to meet the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of people in our community. Join us Sunday mornings for breakfast at 9 a.m., Sunday School at 9:15 a.m., a morning worship services at 10:30 a.m. Call 507-288-3663 for more information.

We offer seasonal programs to help with specialized needs throughout the year such as tax preparation, winter coat drive, Thanksgiving and Christmas meals, and Christmas gifts for children (Toy & Joy Shop).

To learn more or request help, please call 507-288-3663.

Si tiene más preguntas, puede comunicarse con nuestro equipo por correo electrónico a Rebecca.Snapp@usc.SalvationArmy.org

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