#title Free Rochester, NY
#source Last updated: 5 April 2024
#lang en
#pubdate 2024-05-05T19:51:57.297Z
#notes
** General Guide
Please provide a general outline of the city and its neighborhoods/boroughs/parts of town, including information about political leanings, police forces, population, income levels, social services, etc.
** Welfare
- Department of Human Services (DHS): 585-753-6000
- Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP): 585-753-5477
- Section 8 (Rochester Housing Authority): 585-697-6105
** Housing
Free housing, shelters and hostels, etc.
- Open Door Mission Samaritan House (210 W Main St)
- House of Mercy (285 Ormond St)
- Booth Haven Salvation Army (70 Liberty Pole Way)
- Person Centered Housing Options (PCHO) - subsidized housing for the chronically homeless
- East House - subsidized housing for those with a mental health diagnosis
- John Romano Community Residence - beware, it’s off the campus of Rochester Psych Center and sometimes there are stop-bys by the Public Safety Officers
** Food
Free/low-cost markets, produce, butchers, day-old bakeries, Food banks, missions, church meals, etc.
- [[https://jfsrochester.org/brighton-food-cupboard/][Brighton Food Cupboard]]: 2131 Elmwood Avenue – Door A (Temple B’rith Kodesh), 14618
- South Wedge Food Program: 68 Ashland St (9-Noon on Mon, Wed, Fri, or Sat, & emergency deliveries)
- Beyond The Sanctuary Food Pantry: 549 Clarissa St. (3-7 every Wed)
- People’s Panty: 555 Avenue D, 14621 (9-Noon on Mon, Wed, Fri, and Sat
- House of Mercy: 285 Ormond St. (9am-3pm on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thrs, or Fri)
- The Community Place of Greater Rochester: 145 Parslells Ave. (9am-3pm on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thrs)
- Rochester Family Mission: 388 Tremont St. (10am-2pm on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thrs, & until 5pm on Wed)
- Cameron Community Ministries: 48 Cameron St. (Noon-1:30pm on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thrs, and Fri)
Call 211 for help finding food pantries
Additional food pantries: [[https://foodlinkny.org/find-food/][www.foodlinkny.org/find-food]]
** Medical Care
Planned parenthood, free clinics, free medical advice, Medicare resources, low-cost clinics, etc.
- No one likes dealing with armed cops. If you call 911 for an emergency, specifically ask if they can only send an ambulance and not armed cops.
- St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center (417 South Ave.) - free medical assistance for both physical and mental health
*** Dental
- St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center (417 South Ave.)
- Eastman Dental Center (625 Elmwood Ave)
** Legal Aid
ACLU, free legal aid/counseling, pro bono attorneys, etc.
** Play
See [[https://www.stealthiswiki.com/library/Free-Play][Free Play]] section, include details for this city.
Beaches, Swimming Pools, Parks, Sports, Museums, Music, Theatre, TV shows, Movies, etc.
- Rochester Drum Circle on Wednesdays at various locations
** Information
General weather, traffic, news resources, etc.
** Underground Papers
Self-explanatory
- Free copies of City Newspaper are available at many drop-off points around the city
** Miscellaneous
Any other freebies
- All through the Upper Monroe neighborhood are free book shelves
** Public Transit
Subways, Buses, Ferries, Shuttles, etc.
- A single ride on RTS buses is $1 and an all-day pass is $3 (but should be free!)
** Free Clothing and Furniture
See [[https://stealthiswiki.com/library/free-clothing][Free Clothing]] and [[https://stealthiswiki.com/library/free-furniture][Free Furniture]] section, provide details for this city.
** Assorted Freebies
See [[https://www.stealthiswiki.com/library/Assorted-Freebies][Assorted Freebies]] section, provide details for this city, including other topics. Whatever fits and is useful.
- Little Caesar’s on Monroe Ave. gives out free whole pizzas at closing time almost every night
- Pick out some free vegetables and fruit at 490 Farmers Community Garden
- If you have a valid ID and want to charismatically bum drinks at bars, pick one without a security guard
- Steal a shopping cart!
City Hall
** Survive
Go to the [[https://www.stealthiswiki.com/library/Survive][Survive]] section for ideas and provide any city-specific details, including new topics.