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Food Bank News Governor Richardson Visits Roadrunner Food Bank
The State of New Mexico purchases the food which is distributed through the New Mexico Food Bank Association to the six food banks across the state. The Governor came to Roadrunner Food Bank to announce one of the many future TEFAP food deliveries to Roadrunner Food Bank. It is estimated that the TEFAP program will receive $700,000 worth of food across the state. This figure is in addition to the allotment designated already for TEFAP in New Mexico. In a press release, Governor Richardson said, “Thousands of New Mexico families rely on The Emergency Food Assistance Program and this additional funding will bring in nearly 600,000 pounds of additional food that will go on dinner tables across the state.” Others in attendance included Pam Hyde, State of New Mexico Cabinet Secretary for Health and Human Services, Rosa Coronado, USDA Special Nutrition Program Director with the SW Regional Office, board members of the Food Banks, donors, volunteers and food recipients. This is the first time a Governor has visited the Food Bank. View other pictures of the Governor’s visit HERE >>> Local Business Hosting June Food Drive - Customers Receive Discounts Roadrunner Custom Apparel is hosting a food drive to collect food for Roadrunner Food Bank during the month of June. Individuals who bring in a non-perishable food donation throughout the month will receive 15% off the purchase of their school uniforms. This offer is only good through the month of June. For more information call 505-266-7623. Hunger News One In Four Children At Risk For Hunger in New Mexico
Child Food Insecurity in the United States: 2005 – 2007, states that 3.5 million American children, ages five and under, are food insecure. The analysis includes the first ever state-by-state analysis of early childhood hunger, using data collected by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). More than 98,000 children under 18 in New Mexico are food insecure – unable to consistently access adequate amounts of nutritious food that is necessary for a healthy life. “The first three years of life are the most critical period of brain growth and development. Child hunger causes physical and mental impairment that may never be reversed,” said researcher John Cook, Ph.D., of the Boston Medical Center and Boston University School of Medicine, a nationally-recognized expert on child hunger, who conducted the analysis. ”Child hunger also creates tremendous costs that are completely unavoidable. There is no better investment in a prosperous future than investing in ending childhood hunger” Download a copy of the report HERE >>> (requires Adobe® Reader®)
County Line Concerts Helping The Hungry
The series will host a variety of music. The concerts will begin every Thursday night from May 21 through August 2 from 7-9 pm. Find out more about the County Line at their website or call 856-7477 for more information. The live music series is sponsored by Giant Convenience Stores, the Alibi and KRST. See the CONCERT SCHEDULE HERE >>> Shrink-A-Thon Lose weight and help Roadrunner Food Bank by participating in a Shrink-A-Thon. Much like a walk-a-thon, the Shrink-A-Thon’s goal is to encourage individuals to pledge their support for a charity. In this case, individuals pledge donations to lose weight or inches during the three month event from June through September for their selected charity. In addition to raising money for charities, the goal of the event is to help hundreds of individuals lose 3,000 pounds in three months. For more information about the Shrink-A-Thon or to register as a team captain, call 505-899-2117. Visit the Shrink-A-Thon Website HERE >>> Hunger Information Roadrunner Food Bank Featured On National PBS® Television Show
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE STORY >>> GO HERE to see more videos about hunger in New Mexico >>> Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held At New Distribution Facility
Tuesday, May 12 marked a momentous occasion. Roadrunner Food Bank celebrated its new home during a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Donors, neighborhood businesses, board members, volunteers and the media attended the event and received a tour of the new facility. Students from Dennis Chavez Elementary came to take part in the event. View pictures of the event by clicking HERE >>> You can view a map to our new location by clicking HERE >>> Food Bank News
The Spring Newsletter contains information about the Food Bank's Summer Food Programs, our new Distribution Facility, the Letter Carriers' "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive, and other upcoming events. To sign up for our print and email newsletters, please sent an EMAIL to Annamarie Maez. Take A Tour Of Our New Facilities!
Roadrunner Food Bank invites the community to tour our new distribution facility located at 5840 Office Boulevard NE.
To reserve a space on a
tour, call Stephanie Miller at 505-349-8678 or send an
EMAIL. July 8 from 8:30am-9:30am July 8 from 5:00pm-6:00pm July 23 anytime between 11:00am-1:00pm July 23 anytime between 4:00pm-6:00pm New Mexico Grocers Association Golf Tournament Tee Up during the New Mexico Grocers Association Golf Tournament on Friday, August 7, 2009 at the Santa Ana Golf Course. The tournament is scheduled to start at 1 pm with a shotgun-start. A four-person team can register for $400. Individuals can play for $100. There will be lots of fun door prizes. To register, call Gene at 505-720-4891 or e-mail nmga@aol.com. Hunger Relief Events Rotary To Host Benefit Golf Tournament for Food Bank
Saturday, August 29, 2009 marks the Rotary Golf Tournament to be held at Isleta Eagle Golf Course with a shotgun scramble start to begin at 9:00am.
Registration is currently open. Teams of four can register for $600 or individuals can register for $150. You can cal 505-242-2651 for more information. Visit the tournament website HERE >>>
Hunger Information Hunger In New Mexico Videos Online
We've made videos that help to explain the growing problem of hunger and poverty right here in New Mexico. Meet the people who are working to feed our hungry citizens every day and hear the stories of those who find themselves in need. As we go about our daily lives, we see hungry people everyday without realizing it. It is a problem that hides in plain sight. SEE THE VIDEOS HERE >>>
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Nearly one in four young children live on the brink of hunger in New
Mexico according to a new report issued by Feeding America. 
Roadrunner
Food Bank was recently featured on a national show on PBS
called Religion and Ethics Newsweekly. The story focuses on
the economic downturn and the effect on food banks and other
hunger relief organizations who are experiencing
unprecedented increases in those seeking food assistance.
Want to know more about hunger in our state?
