This year's annual Back pack Distribution will take place on Friday, 8/12/22 from 3-6 p.m. To receive a backpack, a child must be present and the adult must present a photo ID. There are a limited supply of backpacks; first come, first served. Thank you to all our donors who continue to help make this […]
Monday, September 26 La Puente's Emergency Shelter will have a BBQ Cook Out. Which will consist of a special to-go dinner served 5:30 PM out the front door. We HOPE to see you there!
Join La Puente Staff & Community members for Homeless Outreach and Prevention Education (HOPE) Week. This week is a series of events meant to bring the community together to learn about homelessness in the San Luis Valley and the community based programs to alleviate and prevent homelessness. La Puente will host 3 events throughout the […]
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 750 Thanksgiving boxes during our Great […]
Join us at the La Puente Shelter on Thanksgiving; we are offering meals in person this year however, we can't do it without your help! La Puente needs volunteers for our Community Thanksgiving Meal which will take place on Thanksgiving Day, based out of La Puente’s Shelter. The event will have seating outside […]
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November 29th 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 […]
The holiday season is upon us, which entails peace, goodwill, and community love. To celebrate, La Puente is hosting the annual Christmas Party to spread the holiday cheer. This party is an outdoor drive-thru and is taking place on December 17th from 12-2PM at the Alamosa Elementary School. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the Winter Wonderland […]
Join us as we stand in solidarity for those without a home and remember those we have lost while experiencing homelessness. We will gather and share stories in the new year. The candlelight vigil will be a chance for us to reflect on the suffering in our community. The event is held outdoors, as we […]
For many years, the Valley Educational Gardens Initiative (VEGI) has hosted a season kick-off event. Though we love this event, this February VEGI will be starting a new tradition. Last season we put up garden vegetables like tomatoes and basil in hopes that you will join us on February 25th for our first annual Taste […]
Join us at our annual Generosity on Tap Fundraiser supporting La Puente's Food Bank Network of the San Luis Valley. We are excited to be having this event again at The Colorado Farm Brewery. All proceeds from the night will go directly to the Food Bank Network to help ensure no one has to go […]
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 2023 Hunger Education week will take place from Sunday, May yth through Friday, […]
