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Depending on the school district, between 40-71% of SLV students rely on government assistance. For financially stretched families, spending $45+ per child on basic necessities like notebooks, glue, and scissors is overwhelming on top of other school-related expenses like clothing and technology. That is where Adelante Family Resource Center and SLV Community Solutions are stepping in, supplementing basic school supplies for rural districts most in need.
Last year, we reached out to the most rural counties across the SLV, where students have limited access to needed supplies. Partnering with 7 different school districts across the SLV, we successfully distributed 15,000 school items (not including pens and pencils) to help set up 1,356 PreK-12th Grade students up for success!
This year, we anticipate increased need as three additional school districts have signed up to participate in the 2025 Distribution. Surveyed teachers in the San Luis Valley have shared their concerns about covering supply gaps. One in three SLV teachers reported spending $500 or more out of pocket each year to stock their classrooms.
Supply distribution locations and dates will be announced later in July.
In the meantime, get involved! To donate financially or contribute supplies, visit our website: lapuentehome.org/school-supplies-drive-2025/
For more information about the drive, donating, or volunteering, contact Tara Bay (Director of Adelante) at director.adelante@lapuente.net
A big thank you to First Congregational United Church in Colorado Springs for a week of service at La Puente!
A week filled with reflection, community service and engagement, and outreach.
If you wish to learn more about volunteer opportunities at La Puente, contact our Volunteer Coordination office at 719-587-3499 or email director.volcoor@lapuente.net
#CommunityStrong #Grateful #MakingADifference
📢 Save the Date! Thursday, June 26th, 2025! 🗓️
Every 4th Thursday of the month, the Food Bank hosts Commodities to support our community! 🥫🍏
✨ Here’s What You Need to Know: The Food Bank Network of the SLV provides the CSFP (Everyday Eats/Senior Commodities) & TEFAP programs for Alamosa County.
Alamosa Distribution Details:
🗓️ 4th Thursday of the Month
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 8735 Independence Dr, Alamosa (just north of the Department of Human Services)
Eligible visitors will receive a pre-packed box with shelf-stable items, plus cheese, frozen meat, or produce! 🧀🥩
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
(jueves 26 de junio) el Banco de Alimentos de Alamosa distribuirá alimentos USDA preenvasados para familias en el Valle. Los visitantes elegibles recibirán una caja preenvasada con productos no perecederos, además de queso, carne congelada o frutas y verduras.✨ Ofrece los programas CSFP (Comidas Diarias/Productos Alimenticios para Personas Mayores) y TEFAP para el Condado de Alamosa. ✨Esta institución es un proveedor de igualdad de oportunidades. ✨ Detalles de la distribución en Alamosa: 🗓️ Cuarto jueves del mes ⏰ 10:00 a. m. – 2:00 p. m.📍 8735 Independence Dr, Alamosa (norte del Departamento de Servicios Humanos)
