ROCHESTER — The Senior Center is preparing so it can continue to provide food, as the need for it increases. 

While many local food programs are ceasing this fall, the food distribution programs at the Rochester Senior Center continue. Contact the Senior Center to participate. The Senior Center also has emergency food cards available for people with special dietary needs. The Senior Center reports that the number of people being served has increased significantly in the last month. Organizers expect more participants in the fall, as other area programs will be ending with the re-opening of schools.

To that end the Rochester Senior Center is accepting donations of fresh produce from gardens. 

The Rochester Senior Center will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7.

The Rochester Affordable Housing Committee will meet at the Senior Center on Monday, Sept. 14 at 5 p.m. This group will discuss building and providing affordable senior housing to Rochester residents.

The Friends of the Rochester Senior Center are planning a craft sale sometime in the fall. Details will be provided at a later date.