ALAMOSA — The Alamosa Food Bank will be opening at a new location on Monday, Sept. 30. Currently, this food bank is at 513 6th St., Alamosa, and will be moving to the old Atencio’s Market, 802 State Ave., Alamosa.
To get the food bank up and running there will be two moving days, Tuesday, Sept. 24, and Wednesday, Sept. 25. Moving times each day will be from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Volunteers will be asked to lift cases of canned, bagged, and boxed products, and will be helping transfer shelving and other food bank items from the old food bank to the new food bank. If volunteers have a vehicle that can haul stuff, feel free to bring it. As long as there are slots open, 15 per shift, we will be glad to have you come and help us!
The new food bank will provide better storage, better services, and easier access to the individuals who utilize this building. For those who can, the Food Bank Network of the SLV and the Alamosa Food Bank will always accept donations of products and cash. Consider bringing your food gifts after the new food bank opens; they will be a little bit busy from Sept. 23 to 27.
To help with the move and sign up for a shift, contact David Schneider at 719-587-3499, ext. 301, or email director.volcoor@lapuente.net.
