Food Bank News

Food Bank Responds To Ruidoso Flooding

 

On July 30, Roadrunner Food Bank sent a truck containing 36,000 pounds of food and supplies to the Angus Nazarene Church in Capitan, New Mexico.  The need of food and supplies was coordinated with local emergency responders and will benefit those affected and relocated by the flooding in Ruidoso, New Mexico.

Executive Director, Melody Wattenbarger said, “When we were alerted to the flooding several days ago, we began pulling inventory in our warehouse immediately that way we could act quickly when responders called on us for support.  That call came to us on July 30th and within a few hours the truck was loaded and ready to drive to Capitan.”

Roadrunner Food Bank is prepared to respond to disasters such as the flooding in Ruidoso by providing food, water and other supplies.  In August 2006, the Food Bank provided emergency food to 450 families affected by flooding in Hatch, Alamogordo, Socorro and Laguna, New Mexico.  The food bank also participates in statewide disaster planning.

See the Press Release HERE >>>

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Upcoming Events

Fifth Annual Chefs Auction

 

Sunday, August 17, 2008 – save the date for New Mexico’s Fifth Annual Chefs Auction from 4:00pm – 7:00pm at the Albuquerque Hilton Hotel.  This year, 20 of the area’s finest chefs will be auctioned off to prepare a dinner for four in the winning bidder’s home.  Tickets cost $40 each in advance or $55 at the door. 

 

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to this year’s exclusive charity – Roadrunner Food Bank.

 

For tickets, please contact:

 

Daniel Gilpatrick		Robert Vick
Telephone:	505-343-2221	Telephone:	505-250-3868
Email:	daniel.gilpatrick@usfood.com	FAX:	505-853-4692
		Mail:	IFSEA ICO/Vick’s Vittles 137 Utah NE Albuquerque, NM  87108

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Hunger Information

Hunger In New Mexico Videos Now Online

Want to know more about hunger in our state? 

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 >>>

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