In 2000, almost 4.5 million pounds of food were distributed to member agencies. Channel One Food Bank serves 145 member agencies in Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona counties, as well as LaCrosse County, Wisconsin. These agencies include food shelves, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, senior and child care programs, after school programs, residential programs and summer camps. Although food distriubted by food banks may not be marketable, it is edible. Donated product is very inexpensive to agencies, costing only 4 to 16 cents per pound.
People receiving food from member agencies always get it for free.