Agency News

Regional Meetings

The new agency quadrant meetings have been very successful!   Agencies have been divided by quadrants in Albuquerque and the different sections of the state The Spanish language agencies were convened separately.

The meetings were designed to help agencies get to know each other, evaluate hunger in their communities, and combine resources to tackle hunger issues together.

Outcomes of our first round of quadrant meetings are: 

• The NW area is working to define agencies in their area so they can identify new partners and resources needed.

• The SW area has moved quickly to develop the SW Nutritional Task Force with specific tasks ahead. 

• The Southern Region is developing relationships and looking at projects they can work on together in their area. 

• The Northern area which already has strong relationships, is developing a fold-out flyer listing hunger relief resources in their area to for distribution to the police dept. and firefighters.

These collaborations are already having a positive impact on hunger relief, and are creating sustainability for the agencies as well. Look for more to come on these great projects!

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Upcoming Events

Food Drives

Remember to "Stamp Out Hunger"

You can help Stamp out Hunger this summer. On Saturday May 12, Postal Carriers across the nation will again pick up food that has been left at mailboxes.

You can leave these items in the special food drive bag which is in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday, May 9th.

You may also drop off food at area Smith’s Food and Drug locations from May 7 through the 16^th . . . .  Watch KOB-Channel 4 or listen to KRST 92.3FM or KOB-FM 93.3 for more information how you can help.

The following items are needed:

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Special Events

Roadrunner Food Bank's

FOOD BOXING OLYMPICS 2007

On June 5th, National Hunger Awareness Day, Roadrunner Food Bank will host this year's Food Boxing Olympics; an exciting event where up to 35 Corporate and Individual teams compete to see who can build the most Senior Helpings Boxes in 10 minutes.  Last year's record was set at an impressive 51 boxes! 

So far, registered teams include the Albuquerque Board of Realtors, General Mills, Ray's Flooring Specialists and the Building Owners and Managers Association of NM. 

Teams pay a registration fee of $144 -- the cost of supplying a year's worth of boxes to a needy senior.  To register your team (or teams), or for more information, contact Stephanie Silver, Director of Events, at 505-247-2052 ext 127 or send her an EMAIL.

Charity Events

ROTARY "DUCK PLUCK"

benefits Roadrunner Food Bank

Roadrunner Food Bank is the Charity of Choice for the 10^th Annual Rotary Club of Albuquerque Duck Pluck.  For $5.00 per duck, you can take a chance on winning great prizes while helping Roadrunner Food Bank.  

Among the great prizes are a 5 day trip for a family of four to Walt Disney World; a Golf trip to Rio Rico, $1000 shopping spree at American Home and much more. 

Look for your adoption papers in next month’s Roadrunner newsletter or contact Jasmin Holmstrup at 247-2052 ext 127 for additional copies. 

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Full Plate Society

Welcome New Full Plate Members!

We have hit a milestone. We now have 100 members in our Full Plate Society!  

Welcome to our newest members:

• Roberta and Dr. Barry Ramo

• Mary Pat Glover

• Col. James Smith

• Patricia McElwain

You too can join this wonderful group of individuals helping Roadrunner Food Bank.  Full Plate Society members pledge to give a minimum of $1,000 per year for five years. These pledges help Roadrunner Food Bank plan our programs and services over the long-term. 

If you would like to join or learn more about the Full Plate Society, please contact Stephanie Silver at 247-2052 ext 127 or send an email to stephanie@rrfb.org.

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Food For Thought Tours

Do you want to know more about Roadrunner Food Bank?  Come see how you can help us end hunger. We host a one-hour tour of the food bank which can be scheduled at your convenience.  Please contact Jasmin Holmstrup at 505-247-2052 ext 129 or send an email for more information to jasmin@rrfb.org.

Family Fun Tours

Roadrunner Food Bank invites parents with children under the age of 10 to experience our warehouse.  Through a tour and hands on experience sorting non-perishable food, children will learn how Roadrunner Food Bank processes 60,000 lbs of food per day.  If your family is interested in joining us, please contact Patty Gillis at 247-2052 ext. 101 or send an EMAIL.

Please help us to spread the word! FORWARD THIS NEWSLETTER.  Share with your friends, family, neighbors, colleagues, or anyone you know that cares about making a difference in the lives of our hungry neighbors.  Our success in the fight against hunger depends on the support of people like you. 

Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico

2645 Baylor Drive SE

Albuquerque, NM  87106

Phone: 505-247-2052

Web: www.rrfb.org

Email: info@rrfb.org

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Thank you for your continued support of Roadrunner Food Bank's mission to end hunger in New Mexico!  For more information on what we're doing about hunger, please visit our web site at www.rrfb.org.