Rochester Gamers Community

Once again the Rochester Gamers Community has come through with a show of generosity and support for a local charity. This time, the recipient was the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program, whose mission is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.

The Rochester Gamers Community hosted the 2nd Quarter Game Day and Picnic at the West Silver Lake picnic shelter on Saturday, June 13. Including staffers, a total of about 50 people enjoyed beautiful weather, good friends, good food, and great gaming! Gamers from as far away as the Twin Cities, Stewartville, Austin and LaCrosse made the trek to Rochester to attend.

In addition to a great time, a total of 37 lbs. of food were donated to the Channel One Food Shelf. This is one way the RGC gives back to the community, and we hope to continue our efforts to support local charities through our gaming events.

Thanks to everyone who helped make the picnic a success this year!

At the 1Q Game Day in February, RGC gamers donated 32 lbs. of food and a monetary donation to Channel One Food Bank and Food Shelf.

Channel One is a local food shelf and regional food bank that serves Southeast Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. Channel One is a member of Feeding America, Hunger Solutions Minnesota, and a community partner of the United Way of Olmsted County.