City of Rochester Municipal Welfare

Municipal Welfare administers general emergency assistance for poor individuals and families seeking emergency financial assistance with emergency basic needs. Requests may be made to this office through a written application process, including an initial assessment intake. All decisions are made free of bias, and in a strictly confidential manner. Eligibility is based on a financial review of basic needs and available applicant resources. It is our mission to meet our legal obligations in a professional, thoughtful and cost effective manner for the people of Rochester.

Rent Assistance; Utilities Assistance; Shelter Assistance; Food Assistance; Medications Assistance, etc