Rochester News
Low-income families are not the only people who can need energy assistance during Minnesota's coldest months. Middle-class families sometimes need it, too...
Frigid January increases need for energy assistance
In late January, Minnesotans waved goodbye to what had been a relatively mild winter. The unrelenting cold has created serious problems for low-income families. Thankfully, there is Salvation Army HeatShare.
Rochester’s Winter Warming Center
With winter comes freezing-cold temperatures that put some of our neighbors at risk. Thanks to your donations, the Rochester Salvation Army is able to help these people through our Winter Warming Center...
What if God began tidying?
What if God caught on to the tidying trend? What do you think he couldn't live without?
Find a free Christmas meal near you
In the days leading up to Christmas, Salvation Army staff and volunteers will serve a hot meal and other yummy Christmas favorites at select locations throughout Minnesota and North Dakota...
Rochester Grizzlies donate hundreds of teddy bears
On Friday, Dec. 7 the Rochester Grizzlies hockey team hosted a Teddy Bear Toss that yielded 406 stuffed animals for the Rochester Salvation Army's Toy & Joy Shop...
Pray for those searching for a home
As we enter a season when everyone seeks the comforts of home and relishes the joy of being with family and friends, we pray for those who have no home to warm winter chill or people to care for them ...
Free, hot Thanksgiving dinners in MN, ND
The Salvation Army invites you to a free Thanksgiving dinner at any of 11 locations in the Twin Cities, Greater Minnesota, and North Dakota. All are welcome and no registration is required...
More volunteers needed for Christmas assistance
The Rochester Salvation Army is looking for more volunteers to help families register for Christmas assistance. Volunteer shifts run from 9 a.m.- Noon and 1–4 p.m. starting Monday, Nov. 19. Interested persons can sign up to volunteer online here or call 507-288-3663...
Rochester’s Winter Warming Center
With winter comes freezing-cold temperatures that put some of our neighbors at risk. Thanks to your donations, the Rochester Salvation Army is able to help these people through our Winter Warming Center...
Think Mutual Bank gives in Rochester
Through the years, The Salvation Army has developed a trusted partner in Think Mutual Bank in Rochester...
Meet the ‘Bell Doctor’ of Rochester
Rebecca Nesse is the Rochester Salvation Army’s ‘Bell Doctor,’ fixing bells that are damaged throughout the Red Kettle Season...