Las Cruces, NM (September 11, 2024) – Community members who need help with food are invited to a pop-up produce distribution on Saturday, September 14 starting at 8 am. The location of the drive-through distribution is 5606 Bataan Memorial West in Las Cruces (off Highway 70). The primary food being provided is a variety of produce.
Community members seeking to receive food assistance do not need to register in advance and should plan on clearing trunks, truck beds, or back seats. In addition, those seeking help should watch for directional signs and volunteers providing instructions for where to go.
If you have questions about the food distribution, please contact the food bank’s food assistance line at 505.349.5340 or email foodassistance@rrfb.org. The food distribution is being held in partnership with Las Cruces First.
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 other nonprofit organizations 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.
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