Rocori Area Food Shelf - Serving Rockville, Cold Spring and Richmond, MN Area

Hours

The food shelf is open:

Every Monday
10:00am-2:30pm
(except holidays below)

3rd Monday of the month:
5:30pm-7:00pm

Please help spread the word about the ROCORI Area Food Shelf to those in need. Especially, those who may not have needed us in the past or anyone who has unexpected needs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re here to help!

Who We Serve

ROCORI Area Food Shelf (RAFS) is dedicated to providing food to individuals and families with immediate need, as well as monthly food assistance to qualified residents of the Rockville, Cold Spring and Richmond communities.

ROCORI Area Food Shelf works to provide assistance in a welcoming, friendly, and non-judgmental atmosphere. Our goal is simply to make sure no resident suffers from hunger.

ROCORI Area Food Shelf provides fresh produce, bread, frozen and canned foods. Families choose food best suited to their needs in a grocery store type setting.

If you are interested please visit us during regular posted hours. If you or someone you know is in immediate need, feel free to contact us outside of business hours.

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About Us

ROCORI Area Food Shelf (RAFS) is a tax exempt, non-profit 501(c)(3) agency. RAFS is run entirely by volunteers. RAFS is funded by grants, fundraisers and generous donations from the community.

Location

We are located at 217 Main Street, Cold Spring. (Next to the American Legion)

Hours

The food shelf is open:

Every Monday: 10:00am-2:30pm
3rd Monday of the month: 5:30pm-7:00pm

Dates Closed in 2024 :
January 1st
May 27th
July 1st
September 2nd
December 23rd & 30th

Inclement Weather

The Rocori Area Food Shelf will be closed when the Rocori schools are closed due to weather conditions. If Rocori schools start 2 hours late, we will be open as usual.

Annual Events

March -

March is an important month since we receive matching grant money for donations received in March. Your donations are doubled by the MN FoodShare's March Campaign.

July -

Donations received in July are matched by Hunger Solutions.

August -

School Supply Drive - backpacks with school supplies are distributed in August to families in need.

November -

• Toy Shop toy drive begins: Toys are needed for the Christmas toy program. Please watch for donation boxes labeled "ROCORI Area Food Shelf Toy Shop" located at area businesses and retailers. The Holiday Toy Shop provides toys to families with children. Sign up starts in November.

December -

Sign up continues for Holiday food boxes and the Holiday Toy Shop program.
Holiday food boxes are distributed.
Holiday Toy Shop toys are distributed to families with
children age 0-12

How To Donate

Monetary donations can be mailed to:

ROCORI Area Food Shelf
PO Box 307 - Attention Elaine
Cold Spring, MN 56320

Food donations can be dropped off at the food shelf during open hours or contact us to schedule a drop off time. Food collection boxes are located at City Hall, Teal’s in Cold Spring and Food Pride in Richmond.

Donations to ROCORI Area Food Shelf are tax deductible.

Want to be a Board Member

If you are interested in serving on the Board, please fill out a Board Application or call and we will send you one.