Thanksgiving is just around the corner; Take a moment to reflect on your family’s Thanksgiving traditions. At the Food Bank Network of the San Luis Valley, we’re hoping to ensure that our patrons are able to share in all these traditions along with us. Last year, we distributed over 700 Thanksgiving boxes during our Great […]
The Alamosa Elementary School is once again hosting it’s annual Halloween Food Drive! As part of La Puente’s largest event every year, kids from the elementary school get a chance to show off their great costumes and drop off cans of food that is taken to the Food Bank Network and distributed across the Valley. […]
La Puente’s needs volunteers for our Community Thanksgiving Meal which will take place on Thanksgiving Day, based out of La Puente’s Shelter. The event will adhere to all COVID-19 health and safety regulations by serving an in-person meal for shelter guests only, along with to-go meals at the door. This is only made possible with […]
Starting November 12th and running through the end of the month, original art created by kids in our PALS children’s program will be on sale at Milagros Coffee House! All pieces of art are certified originals and cost $10 per piece. All of the proceeds go directly to the artists for them to use as […]
La Puente's annual Christmas Party is an event that brings the community together to celebrate a season of giving and togetherness. This year, We are bringing all the magic of Christmas outside! Join us for an outdoor drive-thru event on December 18th from 12-3. Location TBD. Guests will enjoy a winter wonderland drive-thru experience with decorations, […]
November 30th is Giving Tuesday. GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people around the world to use their individual power of generosity to remain connected and support their communities. It’s a day when everyone comes together to give back in all forms-acts of kindness, gifts of voice, time, talent or treasure. GivingTuesday strives to build a […]
This year's Share the Magic event revolves around Adam State Theater's production of Christmas Time! Christmas Time! A holiday variety show. La Puente partners with Valley Wide Health Services and Adams State University Theater Department to support La Puente's family of programs for those struggling with poverty and homelessness. La Puente is our community's response […]
Join us in solidarity, with those without a home, and remember those whom we have lost while experiencing homelessness. The candlelight vigil will be a chance for us to reflect on the suffering in our community. The event is held outdoors, as we stand with those, experiencing the winter night’s harshness firsthand. For more information, please […]
Join us for an fun and educational day, where we will learn about local and worldwide hunger issues. All proceeds go to hunger fighting efforts. Registration will be outside the Senior Center at Cole Park starting at 1 p.m. Walk begins at 2 p.m. We hope to see you there! Sign up on your own or with a team at events.crophungerwalk.org/2022/event/sanluisvalleyco
Millions are still unable to eat sufficient food to meet basic nutritional needs. Hunger Education Week is a series of events designed to increase awareness about the realities of hunger in our communities and what we can do to help. La Puente's 2022 Hunger Education week will take place from Sunday, April 24th through Friday, […]
On Tuesday April 26th, our food bank van and volunteers will be posted outside City Market and Safeway in Alamosa from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., collecting canned goods for the SLV Food Bank Network's pantries.
