Everything You Need To Know About Taste of the Town in Rochester, MN!
You are in an impossible situation You have a condition that causes regular seizures. You go to work every day. But, if you continue to have seizures you ARE going to lose your job. You don't have health insurance AND you can’t afford your seizure medication. That’s when you go to the Salvation Army Good Samaritan Health Clinic, where you get the medication you need.
Above...that was a real person in the Rochester, Minnesota community.
What's heartbreaking though is that this specific individual is just one of thousands who walk through those front doors of the Salvation Army Good Samaritan Health Clinic in impossible situations every year.
All of the above...THAT is what you are supporting when you come to the Taste of the Town event.
Why aren't these individuals getting health insurance on their own?
This question gets brought up quite a bit on social media and in random conversations as I chat with people about the needs in our community.
I asked Rebecca Snapp at The Rochester Salvation Army, this popular question and this is her reply; Most of the patients they see at the Good Samaritan Health Clinic are actually ineligible for health insurance. Although some individuals who are treated are homeless, the majority of the patients at the Good Samaritan Clinic represent the working poor.
What type of healthcare is being provided at the Good Samaritan Clinic?
Individuals that need insulin, medication, dental care are all common needs addressed at the Good Samaritan Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. The priorities of those asking for help are concerned about their kids, paying for housing, and ensuring they have enough food and healthcare is not a top financial priority. Healthcare is a comfort item that they can't afford.
Everything You Need To Know About the Taste of the Town Event in Rochester, Minnesota
Real stories of people right here in Rochester, Minnesota.
It can be hard to believe that people in the Med City don't have the medical treatment that they need. We've got one of the best hospitals in the entire world in our backyard. But the reality is that thousands walk through the doors every year because they ARE in need.
By grabbing a seat at Taste of the Town, you are showing that you care and want to make sure that all who walk through those doors can get the medical care they deserve.
Taste of the Town - 2025
- WHEN: April 25th, 2025
- TIME: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- WHERE: Hilton Hotel Mayo Clinic Area, Rochester, Minnesota
- WHAT TO EXPECT: The 39th Annual Taste of the Town event is all about supporting the Salvation Army Good Samaritan Health Clinic. Enjoy delicious food while hearing from Dr. John G. Park, Critical Care Specialist, Pulmonologist, and Sleep Medicine Specialist at Mayo Clinic, the keynote speaker.
- SEE THE MENU AND GRAB TICKETS HERE: Taste of the Town website
- QUESTIONS? Reach out to Rebecca Snapp at Rebecca.Snapp@usc.salvationarmy.org
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