Rochester MN restaurants are stepping in to help bridge the lunch needs of our kids across the community. Check out our comprehensive list of participating restaurants where kids can request a meal, no questions asked. We will keep this list updated over the next few weeks and be sure to comment below if we missed one.
Victoria’s Ristorante & Wine Bar
Any child who needs a meal can come to the restaurant. Marinara Sauce with Pasta. Meat Sauce with Pasta. Buttered Noodles. And FRESH BREAD!! No questions asked. No purchase necessary. This is available for take-out only due to dine-in restrictions. *COMING SOON – Delivery Options* Please call the number below or email: natalievictoria@victoriasmn.com or jason@victoriasmn.com
Address: 7 1st Ave SW, Rochester, Minnesota 55902
Phone: 507-280-6232
Hours: 10:30am – 1:30pm Daily
Dates: March 16 – 27, 2020
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Newt’s
Free Mac & Cheese with choice of fries or apple sauce, no questions asked. Due to dine-in restrictions, this is for to-go orders only. Call ahead and then have it delivered curbside to your car.
Address: 216 1/2 1st Ave SW – Upper level, Rochester, MN 55902
Hours: 11:00am – 1:30pm Daily
Dates: March 16 – 27, 2020
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True Smoke BBQ
*No Child Left Hungry* To-go lunches for the kids available for as long as possible. They can simply come in and say “No school for me today” and we will hand them a lunch. Free lunch available for children ages 5-17 please. If you need to pick up the lunches the night before please PM us with a count and they can have them ready to take home by 5 p.m. the day before. Due to no the no dine-in restriction, please call ahead to place your order and they will bring it out to the car for you.
Address: 2040 Viking Drive NW, Rochester, Minnesota 55901
Phone: 507-258-1088
Hours: 10:00am – 2:00pm Monday – Friday
Dates: March 16 – 31, 2020
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Potbelly’s (NW Location ONLY)
Starting Wednesday, March 18 and continuing while MN schools are out, we will be providing free lunches to students in need, no questions asked. Call ahead for take-out or curbside pick up. Options include: Turky, Ham, or Grilled Cheese Sandwich with applesauce and milk.
Address: 3801 Marketplace Drive NW, Rochester, Minnesota 55901
Phone: (507) 226-8686
Hours: 10:30am – 8:00pm Sunday – Saturday
Dates: Starting March 18th – while Rochester Schools are closed to due coronavirus restrictions
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Rochester Public Schools
Rochester Public Schools will be offering free Drive Up Meals to children ages 0-18 starting Wednesday, March 18 during school closure related to COVID-19. For more information please check this post: >>> https://rochesterlocal.com/rochestermn/free-drive-up-meals-provided-by-rochester-public-schools/
