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Get Involved HEAT OR EAT? A Choice No One Should Have To Make
But in New Mexico, so many hungry people in our community are forced to make that decision every day. In fact nearly 55 percent of the people who seek help with food assistance make that unfortunate choice. You can help by giving today. Follow the link below to contribute so one less family, one less senior, one less child is hungry today.
Hunger In New Mexico New Study Reveals Record Number of New Mexicans Seeking Weekly Emergency Food Assistance
A landmark study released last week by the New Mexico Association of Food Banks and Feeding America (the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization) reports that nearly 40,000 New Mexicans are seeking food assistance each week. That’s the equivalent of having a city the size of Farmington need emergency food every seven days. Some of the statistics pulled from the study are below:
This national hunger study includes data collected from February through June 2009. In New Mexico, 459 people seeking emergency food assistance were surveyed as well as 454 agencies that provide food assistance around the state. This is the first large scale research study to capture the significant connection between the recent economic downturn and an increased need for emergency food assistance. Read the Executive Study HERE >>> Food Drives NAWBO Hosts Food Drive Event to Support Food Bank
On Wednesday, March 17 from 5:30pm - 8:00pm, The New Mexico Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners will host a food drive during their monthly dinner. Community members or those interested in attending the meeting are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food donation during the hours of the meeting. The event will be held at the Embassy Suites Hotel. All food and funds raised will go to Roadrunner Food Bank. For more information visit www.nawbonm.org or call Julie Epling at 922-1321. Food Bank News
If you did not receive this edition, you can download the newsletter HERE in PDF format. The Winter Newsletter contains information about "The Cycling Philanthropist", our Truck Fleet, our popular Souper Bowl event, the Boy Scouts "Scouting For Food" food drive, the Corrales Bosque Gallery benefit, and other events. Food Bank News New Food Bank Mural Unveiled
One of Roadrunner Food Bank’s donors recently funded a unique project. Pat, Kent and Susan Morrison funded a new mural that hundreds of visitors have already begun to enjoy. The gift was made in honor of Pat and Kent Morrison's anniversary and has created a special place in our lobby for volunteers to gaze at during a break. The mural was dedicated at an event on January 21st.
If you haven’t been by to see it, it is truly a unique piece of artwork celebrating the work of Roadrunner Food Bank! The mural was created by Joy Conway, a professionally trained artist, certified in decorative painting, plastering, stenciling and furniture refinishing. Thank you to Joy Conway for making herself available to create this mural. A special thank you to Pat, Kent and Susan Morrison for making this mural a reality. Their support gives us a wonderful piece to admire for years to come and will help as we raise funds to purchase our current space.
The Junior League made the gift in support of the facility in late 2009 to honor volunteers that serve our community. Thank you Junior League of Albuquerque for commemorating the more than 9,000 volunteers who come to help Roadrunner Food Bank every year. Many donors have contributed to the renovation of our new building with in-kind or financial donations. Some donations have included paint, carpet, furniture, and so much more. Thank you to the Community Partners who have helped us renovate over the past year and a half. Your gifts ensure we have an appropriate facility to distribute the increasing amount of food that our hungry neighbors need. Upcoming Events Will Pedal For Food
Will Pedal for Food Event to be Held on April 24, 2010 to Raise Food for the Hungry. The event is an annual cycling competition hosted by the New Mexico Touring Society and raises “food and funds” to support Roadrunner Food Bank. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2010. Registration begins at 8:00am and the race begins at 8:30am. Cyclists can participate at various mile levels including 24, 40, and 57 miles. The start of the race will begin at Roadrunner Food Bank located at 5840 Office Blvd NE. Rest stop and goodies will be available throughout the race. If you are interested in viewing the route you can SEE IT HERE >>> Contact Jim Goodding at 505-463-0565 for information. There is no registration fee, simply bring a sack or two of groceries or a gift/check made payable to Roadrunner Food Bank. Thank you to the New Mexico Touring Society for going that extra “mile” to help Roadrunner feed the hungry in our state. Hunger Information NBC Program "The Biggest Loser" Supports Food Banks Nationwide
In its second year, the Pound for Pound Challenge will donate 14 cents to Feeding America Food Banks for every pound you pledge. Fourteen cents represents enough money to purchase one pound of groceries for our food bank. Simply sign up and pledge your weight loss goals at www.pfpchallange.com. Plus, you can take your commitment one step further. Join the program’s Challenge Plus program and set a pledge amount to raise funds for your food bank. Invite friends, family, and colleagues to raise funds for your Feeding America food bank, Roadrunner Food Bank. It is an easy online tool to use to invite your community to help those we serve. To register for the Challenge Plus program, visit www.feedingamerica.org/challengeplus.
Hunger Information New Hunger Video Now Online
Roadrunner Food Bank's newest video, Opening The Door To Hunger, tells the story of hunger in New Mexico from the point of view of those who are experiencing hunger and those who try to feed the hungry. Poignant interviews with New Mexicans affected by hunger are featured throughout this film. See how hunger affects real people in our state and find out what Roadrunner Food Bank is doing about it. Facility Tours 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.
March 17, 2010 from 8:30am-9:30am April 21, 2010 from 8:30am-9:30am Food Bank News Wish List Items Still Needed Roadrunner Food Bank is still in need of a several items as we place the finishing touches on the new facility. If you or someone you know is able to donate one or more of these items, or would like to contribute funds toward the purchase of some of these needs, please call or e-mail Andrea Bromberg at 349-8929 or send her an EMAIL. We appreciate your help and support!
Thank you to the companies and individuals who have donated items or funds to help us with some of the furnishings and renovations of our new warehouse. Your contributions helped the Food Bank move in quickly. A complete list of these donors will be shared on our website in the near future! 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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second mural was also created by Joy Conway and is named by the
Junior League of Albuquerque. 
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