Rochester Organization of Families

Food Bank Program-Throughout the year, the ROOF Food Bank was open three days a week from 2:00-5:00. Rochester residents can receive services from the Food Bank twice a month, plus receive government issued USDA Commodities. During Fiscal Year 2025, 3,460 individuals from 1,338 families made a total of 13,384 visits to the Food Bank. 358,332 pounds of food were distributed to clients. Food was procured from the following sources:Community donations-52,200 poundsNorthwest Harvest/Coastal Harvest-13,835 poundsFood Lifeline-54,200 poundsUSDA Commodities-70,389 poundsCSFP Commodities-7,145 poundsFood purchased by ROOF- 6,841 poundsOf the food we distributed in FY25: 30% was fresh produce 18% was protein 11% was dairy products 13% was breads, grains and rice 28% was canned/boxed/processed foodsThrough the Food Bank, clients were also able to receive personal care items and baby items such as diapers, wipes, and formula. Pet food and cleaning supplies were available as well.101 households also received holiday food for Thanksgiving through the ROOF Food Bank.

Kids' Place After-school and Summer Program-ROOF Community Services' Kids' Place After-School and Summer Program provides tutoring, prevention, and enrichment activities to Kindergarten through fifth graders attending the Rochester Primary and Grand Mound Elementary Schools. Children attending qualify for free or reduced school lunch and are referred by their teacher or school counselor due to academic, social, or behavioral needs. Transportation is provided to and from the program. The main focus of Kids' Place is academic tutoring. Children also participate in weekly Too Good for Drugs (a drug prevention program), Girls' Energized & Motivated (GEM), a boys group, arts and crafts, library visits, and physical activities.46 children participated in our 2024-25 school year program while 45 participated in the 2025 summer program.