For Immediate Release – September 16, 2024
Pop Up Produce Distribution This Week – Format is Drive Through
Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico is partnering with El Corazon de Columbus on a pop-up produce food distribution this Thursday, September 19 from 6 pm to 8 pm. The format of the produce food distribution is drive through. It will be held at The Columbus Plaza located at 261 Broadway in Columbus. The two organizations anticipate serving up to about 500 families. Food to be provided is primarily fruits and vegetables. There are no requirements to attend.
When: Thursday, September 19
Time: 6 pm to 8 pm
Location: The Columbus Plaza at 261 Broadway
Any attendees should clear trunks, back of trucks, and backseats to ensure there is enough room for the food items.
Those in the community with questions can call our food assistance line at 505.349.5340 or email . Information about the distribution will be posted on the food bank’s social media pages for anyone who wants to share the details with others.
Facebook – @Roadrunner.Food.Bank
Instagram – @roadrunnerfoodbank
Twitter – @RoadrunnerFdBnk
About Roadrunner® Food Bank of New Mexico
New Mexico is ranked as one of the most food insecure and most poverty-stricken states in the nation. Roadrunner® Food Bank, a Feeding America member, is the largest non-profit dedicated to providing access to food and meals in New Mexico. The food bank serves as a distribution hub and works through hundreds of affiliated partners around the state including food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, group homes and regional food banks to provide food to people experiencing hunger. Roadrunner also distributes food through its own specialized programs helping children, families and seniors at partner schools, low-income seniors housing sites, senior centers and healthcare locations. Last year, the food bank distributed more than 46 million pounds of food, reaching tens of thousands of people every week of the year.
To get involved, give time, give food, give funds. Visit www.rrfb.org, or follow the food bank on social media: Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube or Twitter, aka X.
