VEGI Kick Off
2022-05-14 11:30 - 15:00 (America/Denver)
Come join us for this years VEGI Kick off Birthday Brunch! We are proud to announce that VEGI has been growing food at Boyd Garden for 25 years. To celebrate, we are having a brunch followed by a workday in Boyd Garden on Saturday, May 14th starting at 11:30am. There will be meat, vegetarian, and vegan options. And yes, they will be delicious. You can experience this once-in-a-lifetime event by buying a ticket for $35 online before the event or $40 day of.

Tickets

1 Ticket $36.55 USD2 Tickets $71.55 USD3 Tickets $106.55 USD4 Tickets $141.55 USD1 Kids Ticket 13 & under $10.59 USD2 Kids Tickets 13 & under $20.88 USD3 Kids Tickets 13 & under $31.17 USD

Menu Choice

MeatVegetarianVegan

Make a Donation to VEGI if you can’t make it to this year’s event.

PALS Talent Show
2022-07-22 17:30 - 18:30 | Alamosa Presbyterian Church, 330 San Juan Ave., Alamosa, CO
Come one; come all to the PALS Talent Show: Circus Carnival! The PALS are ready to show off what they’ve been preparing at this year’s show. This year’s circus themed extravaganza will be at the Alamosa Presbyterian Church on Friday, July 22 at 5:30 p.m. This event is an opportunity to come together and showcase how community can support those who need us the most. This event helps nurture the PALS children to continue to explore their creative expression in a safe and supportive environment. This family-fun event is free to the public. For more information call 719-589-5909.

Back Pack Distribution
2022-08-12 15:00 - 18:00 | Rainbow’s End Thrift Store
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 annual event possible.

2022 BBQ Cook Out HOPE Week
2022-09-12 08:00 - 17:00
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!

HOPE Week
2022-09-26 08:00 - 2022-09-30 17:00
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 week. Events include a BBQ Cook Out, a Candle Light Vigil, and Stone Soup.

Monday, September 26 is the BBQ Cook Out. Which is a special to-go dinner served 5:30 PM at La Puente’s Shelter; The Candlelight Vigil is for the community to walk in solidarity for the those experiencing homelessness in the Valley, on Wednesday, September 28th at 6 PM this event will start at La Puente’s Shelter. Stone Soup, on Thursday, September 29th. And we are looking for volunteer from the community. Please text or call (425) 350-7871. All these are events are free and open to all.

Great Thanksgiving Giveaway 2022
2022-10-13 08:00 - 2022-11-19 17:00
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 Thanksgiving Giveaway event. Families across the SLV received full Thanksgiving meals including corn, green beans, cream of mushroom soup, stuffing, cranberry sauce, canned pumpkin, canned sweet potatoes, pie crust, fresh produce, and of course, turkey.
This year, rising costs of groceries and other basic necessities have hit our clients hard, and we’ve seen our service numbers increase across our pantries. As inflation rises, our clients’ dollars simply don’t go as far as they once did. For some, the extra cost of a Thanksgiving meal isn’t feasible.
At the cost of $32.56, you can ensure that one family who otherwise could not afford a Thanksgiving meal can celebrate with their loved ones this holiday season.
If you have any questions, please contact Annalise Baer by calling the Alamosa Food Bank at 719-589-4567 ext. 101 or by emailing director.foodbank@lapuente.net. To donate a Thanksgiving meal, you can send a check with “Thanksgiving Drive” in the memo to 513 6th St. Alamosa, CO 81101, or you can donate online below.

Thanksgiving Boxes

Sponsor 1 Family $32.56 USDSponsor 2 Families $65.12 USDSponsor 3 Families $97.68 USDSponsor 4 Families $130.24 USDSponsor 5 Families $162.80 USDSponsor 10 Families $325.60 USDSponsor 15 Families $488.40 USDSponsor 20 Families $651.20 USDSponsor 40 Families $1,302.40 USD

La Puente's Community Thanksgiving 2022
2022-11-01 00:00 - 2022-11-24 00:00 | La Puente Home, 513 6th Ave., Alamosa, CO, 81101, United States
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 for those who wish to stay. La Puente is proud to serve in a community that comes together to ensure that we all can enjoy the Holiday Season.
We are aiming to serve over 120 people this year, up from 70 last year. That means we need more food! We will be able to source potatoes and turkeys ourselves, but we need stuffing, cranberry sauce, rolls, whipped cream, apple cider, hot chocolate, bottles of water, etc. – anything you would like to see on your own Thanksgiving plate, we will happily accept.
if you have any questions about what you can donate, or if you would like to make a monetary donation instead, please reach our via phone or email. For more info please contact Lucius Reibel at (719) 587-3499 ext. 303 or email volunteers@lapuente.net for more information.
We are also looking for volunteers to cook food, either their own or what donors/La Puente provides (most notably turkeys and mashed potatoes). Dishes you can cook yourself include mac n cheese, vegetable plates, green bean casseroles, pies, gravy, and sliced hams. This list is not exclusive- if you have a neat idea for a dish please don’t hesitate to ask! Please be aware that any dish you cook should serve at least 10-12 people.
Lastly, we are also looking for those who are willing to hand out plates on Thanksgiving Day itself. If you or anyone you know would be interested, please don’t hesitate to reach out! We look forward to serving with you this Holiday Season.

PALS Art Show 2022
2022-11-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Milagros Coffee House, 529 Main St., Alamosa, 81101, United States
Check out what the children have to say about the Art Show in the video below!

The PALS children are finally ready to showcase their artwork at Milagros Coffee House!
They have been creating masterpieces all month long.
All art will be priced at $10 and all profits directly go towards a shopping spree for the kids.

Giving Tuesday & Colorado Gives Day 2022
2022-11-28 08:00 - 17:00
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 world in which the catalytic power of generosity is at the heart of the society we build together, unlocking dignity, opportunity, and equity around the globe. This movement shares many of the same values as La Puente. We are proud to announce our participation in Giving Tuesday. We are asking for your generosity, during this season of giving, so that we may continue to serve the community that we love. Visit https://www.facebook.com/lapuentehome to donate.

This year’s Colorado Gives Day is December 6th. Each December Coloradans come together with the common goal to strengthen the community by helping to power nonprofits. Community First Foundation and FirstBank partner to make this day rewarding for givers, nonprofits and the community as a whole. Colorado Gives Day features a $1 Million+ Incentive Fund. Every nonprofit receiving a donation on Colorado Gives Day receives a portion of the fund, increasing impact and the value of every dollar donated. Colorado Gives Day has grown to be Colorado’s largest one-day online giving event, raising more than $307 million since it began in 2010. Visit coloradogivesday.org/lapuente to donate.

La Puente's Community Christmas Party 2022
2022-12-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Alamosa Elementary School
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 with live music, Santa, and so much more. We are continuing to give every attendee a gift too, and we are so excited to continue this on.
In order to continue this love focused tradition we are asking for your support for Christmas gifts. We are also looking for monetary donation, unwrapped physical gifts (of a $20 value), and wrapping supplies. All donations will go towards gifts, wrapping supplies, and more to create the Christmas magic.
For more information, contact Nicole Rodriguez at 719-589-5909 ext. 253 or email community.edu@lapuente.net

Winter Vigil 2023
2023-01-09 08:00 - 2023-01-19 17:00
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 stand with those, experiencing the winter night’s harshness firsthand. For more information, please contact Kayla Wester at communitycoordninator@lapuente.net
The event will take place on Jan. 19th at 6pm outside of the Shelter.

A Taste of Summer 2023
2023-02-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Milagros Coffee House, 529 Main St., Alamosa, 81101, United States
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 of Summer Farm to Table Dinner. You can expect to be transported to the warmer and longer days of summer with a three-course meal made with local ingredients. It will be hosted at Milagros at 5:30pm-7:30pm, and Seth Trout will be playing music.
We look forward to bringing a little summer love to your cold, dark winter.
For more information, contact Marlena: (719) 589-4567 ext. 102
*if you are gluten free please call the VEGI office at 719-589-4567 Ext 102 so we can accommodate you.

Generosity on Tap 2023
2023-04-29 18:00 - 22:00 | The Colorado Farm Brewery, 2070 County Road 12 South, Alamosa, CO, 81101, United States
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 hungry in the San Luis Valley. Ticket price includes a chance to participate in the live & silent auction, catered food from Gosar Sausage (with vegan and vegetarian options), and live music performed by Don Richmond and the Rifters. This is a highly anticipated event so get your tickets now! Tickets are on sale for $35 and $40 at the door! If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out to Wilson Hamilton at development@lapuente.net or at 719-589-5909 x.235. We can’t wait to see you on April 29th!

Generosity on Tap 2023

1 Ticket $36.77 USD2 Tickets $73.04 USD3 Tickets $109.30 USD4 Tickets $145.57 USD

Menu Choice

MeatVegan

*Tickets this year will be held at the welcome table of the event, so please make sure to check in as you arrive.

If you cannot attend this years event but would still like to support The Food Bank Network of the San Luis Valley you can donate below.

Hunger Education Week
2023-05-07 08:00 - 2023-05-12 17:00
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, May 12th.

Sunday, May 7th:
CROP Walk
Cole Park (Alamosa Senior Center) | Registration 1 p.m. | Walk 2 p.m.
Walk in solidarity with those experiencing hunger around the world. We’ll have food, music & prizes!
Register online at: https://lapuentehome.org/event/cropwalk23/ or contact volcom@lapuente.net for more information.

Wednesday, May 10th:
Fill The Van
City Market & Safeway (Alamosa) | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.|
Come out to City Market or Safeway on Wednesday, May 10th and help us fill our Food Bank vans with canned goods or fresh produce. All donations will go directly to the Food Bank Network of the San Luis Valley.

Thursday, May 11th:
Cooking Matters Pop Up Tour
La Puente’s Food Bank Network of the San Luis Valley.
| 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Please join us as we learn about the importance of cooking healthy, nutrient-dense meals, as well as shopping and cooking tips. The event will include food group-specific educational stations so that attendees can learn, first hand, how to make the healthy choices for a well-balanced meal. All attendees will receive a free $10 gift card to City Market after visiting all of the stations!

The week will consist of free, informational events, and all members of the community are welcome to attend! For additional information or to find out how you can volunteer, please contact community.edu@lapuente.net or call (719)-589-5905 Ext. 253

CROP Walk 2023
2023-05-07 14:00 | Outside the Alamosa Senior Center, 92 Colorado Ave, Alamosa, CO, 81101, United States
Join us for an educational and fund day where you can learn about hunger worldwide and in the valley. There will be live music, food, face painting, and so much more! All proceeds will go towards hunger issues. The walk begins at 2 PM, so see you then!
You can register at https://events.crophungerwalk.org/2023/event/alamosaco

PALS Talent Show 2023
2023-07-01 08:00 - 2023-07-21 17:00
The PALS Talent Show is right around the corner! Coming July 21st, the PALS kids are thrilled to present their unique talents with this year’s theme: Outta This World! Mark your calendars for this amazing community event! The event will be held at the Alamosa Society Hall on 400 Ross Ave. at 5:30 pm. There will be snacks and awesome talents presented by the kids.

Backpack Drive 2023
2023-08-11 15:00 - 18:00
This year’s annual Backpack Distribution will take place on Friday, 8/11/23 from 3-6 p.m.
Posted outside the three Rainbow’s End Thrift Stores in Alamosa, Monte Vista, & Center.
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 help make this annual event possible.

Great Thanksgiving Giveaway 2023
2023-10-01 - 2023-11-19
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 can share in all these traditions along with us.
Last year, we distributed 750 Thanksgiving boxes during our Great Thanksgiving Giveaway event. Families across the SLV received full Thanksgiving meals including corn, green beans, cream of mushroom soup, stuffing, cranberry sauce, canned pumpkin, canned sweet potatoes, pie crust, fresh produce, and of course, turkey.
This year, rising costs of groceries and other necessities have hit our clients hard, and we’ve seen our service numbers increase across our pantries. As inflation rises, our clients’ dollars don’t go as far as they once did. For some, the extra cost of a Thanksgiving meal isn’t feasible.
At the cost of $31.87, you can ensure that one family who otherwise could not afford a Thanksgiving meal can celebrate with their loved ones this holiday season.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with Annalise Baer by calling the Alamosa Food Bank at 719-589-4567 ext. 101 or by emailing director.foodbank@lapuente.net. To donate a Thanksgiving meal, you can send a check with “Food Bank Thanksgiving Drive” in the memo to 513 6th St. Alamosa, CO 81101, or you can donate online to our Pay Pal

Winter Vigil 2024
2024-01-31 18:00 - 20:00
Join us in solidarity with everyone currently living without a home, and share the memories of those who have passed away while experiencing homelessness.
For more information please get in touch with Vanessa René
Email: communitycoordinator@lapuente.net
Phone: 719-589-5909 ext. 210

Hunger Education Week
2024-04-15 - 2024-04-20
Millions of folks across the United States and globally are still unable to eat sufficient food to meet basic nutritional needs. Hunger Education Week is a series of events hosted by La Puente designed to increase awareness about the realities of hunger in the San Luis Valley.
This year’s events will take place April 15th to 20th.
The series will begin with a Pop-up tour with Cooking Matters (a local nonprofit partnership) at the Alamosa Food Bank.
Mid-week we’ll have our Fill the Van canned food drive from 10-6 outside of City Market and Safeway in Alamosa.
The week with conclude with an Activity Fair at Cole Park in collaboration with Church World Service. This final event is for everyone of all ages and abilities. There will be live music, relay races, education and story stations, and other solutions on how you can take a bite out of hunger.
For more information on how to participate or volunteer, visit lapuentehome.org/hungereducation or call 719-589-5909 Ext 253.

Help us stock the Food Bank Network of the San Luis Valley.

Help us stock the Food Bank Network of the San Luis Valley.

Grab a can if you can!

Cooking matters Pop-up tour at the Alamosa Food Pantry

Cooking matters Pop-up tour at the Alamosa Food Pantry

Cooking matters Pop-up tour at the Alamosa Food Pantry

Cooking matters Pop-up tour at the Alamosa Food Pantry

Lunch at the Activity Fair will be frito pie for anyone.

Kid biking at the Activity Fair

Facepainting at the Activity Fair

Kids at the Activity Fair

Cooking Matters Pop-up Tour
2024-04-16 13:00 - 15:00
Come join us at the Alamosa Food Bank to learn more about how to make nutritious meals on a budget. This partnership with Cooking Matters is a wonderful opportunity for those to learn more about health-focused and nutritious meals that work for you and your family. We hope you can join us from 1 to 3 pm.
All participants of the Pop-up tour have the chance to win a gift card to City Market, after completing a short survey.
We hope to see you there!

Cooking matters Pop-up tour at the Alamosa Food Pantry

Cooking matters Pop-up tour at the Alamosa Food Pantry

Cooking matters Pop-up tour at the Alamosa Food Pantry

Cooking matters Pop-up tour at the Alamosa Food Pantry

Fill The Van Food Drive 2024
2024-04-18 10:00 - 18:00 | City Market and Safeway
Consider purchasing a canned good from either City Market or Safeway to donate to the Food Bank Network of the San Luis Valley.
On Thursday, April 18th from 10 am to 6 pm outside of City Market (131 Market St, Alamosa, CO) and Safeway (1301 Main St, Alamosa, CO), volunteers will be accepting canned goods donations.
Help keep the shelves of the Food Bank Network of the San Luis Valley stocked all year round with your help!

Activity Fair
2024-04-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Outside the Alamosa Senior Center, 92 Colorado Ave, Alamosa, CO, 81101, United States
Come join La Puente in collaboration with Church World Service for a fun and educational afternoon for all ages. The purpose is to learn more about hunger, not just locally but worldwide. Hear stories and participate in activities to better learn how YOU can tangibly help combat hunger!
All activities are free.
Registration will be from 10 to 10:30. There will be a few key speakers before activites kick-off.
We will be serving a frito pie lunch at 12 and have prizes!
To create a team go to https://events.crophungerwalk.org/cropwalks/event/alamosaco
If you would like to volunteer for our event please email director.volcoor@lapuente.net
If you’d like to learn more about the event please email community.engagement@lapuente.net

Lunch at the Activity Fair will be frito pie for anyone.

Kid biking at the Activity Fair

Facepainting at the Activity Fair

Kids at the Activity Fair

School Supply Distribution
2024-07-29 - 2024-08-03
La Puente is meeting the needs of K-12 students across the rural areas of San Luis Valley (SLV) by providing them with school supplies for the 2024-2025 school year.
Historically, La Puente has held a backpack distribution outside of our three Rainbow’s End Thrift Stores. We found this wasn’t meeting the true needs of the K-12 students in the SLV in underserved counties and school districts. This year we are focusing on reaching out to the most rural counties across the SLV, where students have access to supplies that will help ensure their success for the school year ahead of them.
This year we will be reaching Moffat, Fort Garland, Crestone, Monte Vista, Antonito, and San Luis.

Antonito Schools—Scheduled for distribution on July 29th at the school 11 am to 3 pm.

13099 Co Rd G, Antonito, CO 81120

San Luis—July 30th, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at American Legion Post

142 302 4th Street, San Luis

Sierra Grande School—July 30, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Monte Vista School—July 31st from 9 am to 1 pm at

Monte Vista Elementary School 545 2nd Ave. Monte Vista

Sangre de Cristo—July 31st from 3 to 6 pm

8751 Lane 7 North Mosca

Crestone and Moffat will distribute along with what they are collecting.

Day of School:

Crestone: TBD
Moffat: August 12th

For more information or questions please contact Laura Fierce at (719) 589-5909 ext. 253 or email at community.edu@lapuente.net
This event is brought about with La Puente’s Adelante Family Resource Center. Adelante promotes the empowerment and stabilization of families. Adelante-supported families, are offered individualized assistance in the navigation of resources that will help families set and reach their goals. Services include assistance with housing, case management, referrals, improved access to counseling, and family advocacy. Through supporting families as they seek to improve their quality of life and achieve a healthy interdependence, Adelante seeks to be a resource center for all families who wish to flourish, especially for those who need a bit of extra support to make their dreams a reality.

2025-2026 School Supply Drive
2025-05-16 - 2025-07-21
Adelante Family Resource Center, a program of La Puente, is meeting the needs of PreK-12th Grade students across rural areas of San Luis Valley (SLV) by providing them with school supplies for the 2025-2026 school year.
Historically, La Puente held a backpack distribution outside of our three Rainbow’s End Thrift Stores. We found this wasn’t meeting the true needs of the K-12 students in the SLV in rural counties and school districts.
Last year, we began reaching out to the most rural counties across the SLV, where students have access to supplies that will help ensure their success for the school year ahead of them. 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!
We anticipate increased need this year as three additional school districts have already signed up as of April to participate in the 2025 Distribution. Surveyed teachers in the San Luis Valley have shared their concerns about covering supply gaps, which are often paid for out of pocket. We at Adelante Family Resource Center are actively contacting local schools, identifying which districts have families with the most need, consulting schools’ supplies lists, surveying teachers, and ordering supplies that specifically meet grade requirements. Our goal is to be strategic in the ways that we supplement students’ school supplies to offset some of the burden carried by families and teachers. Because we buy in bulk, we are able to spend on average $20 per child to cover most of their basic school supplies that would otherwise cost families $40+ per child if they went to a superstore on their own.
As with last year’s event, our staff and volunteers will host the distribution at different sites across the SLV to promote accessibility. Supplies will be organized so that students can choose their own grade-specific supplies. Last year, one second-grader left with a backpack full of everything pink, from pencil sharpeners to scissors to notebooks! A family with 2 school-aged children shared, “Every little bit helps” while another caregiver praised the individualized attention staff and volunteers gave his children, saying, “They talked to each child like it matters. And having options to choose from is great!”
For more information or questions please contact Adelante’s Director, Tara Bay, at director.adelante@lapuente.net
If you are interested in giving please fill out the form below:
Fill out my LGL Form!

This event is brought about with La Puente’s Adelante Family Resource Center. Adelante promotes the empowerment and stabilization of families. Adelante-supported families, are offered individualized assistance in the navigation of resources that will help families set and reach their goals. Services include assistance with housing, case management, referrals, improved access to counseling, and family advocacy. Through supporting families as they seek to improve their quality of life and achieve a healthy interdependence, Adelante seeks to be a resource center for all families who wish to flourish, especially for those who need a bit of extra support to make their dreams a reality. For the School Supply Drive, Adelante partners with SLV Community Solutions, local organizations, school districts, and teachers to best serve students in the SLV!

SLV Free School Supplies Distribution!
2025-07-23 - 2025-08-13
Adelante Family Resource Center, a program of La Puente, and SLV Community Solutions are meeting the needs of PreK-12th Grade students across rural areas of San Luis Valley (SLV) by providing them with school supplies for the 2025-2026 school year.
To learn more about WHY we are holding a school supplies distribution and/or to DONATE to this collaborative community effort to support local students, please visit here: https://lapuentehome.org/school-supplies-drive-2025/
We will have FREE grade-specific supplies such as scissors, glue, markers, crayons, pencils, notebooks, binders, and more!
Some things to know before you come:

Bring your own bag or backpack
Families should go to the distribution day/location within their own school district
Students must be physically present to receive supplies (You cannot pick up supplies on behalf of someone else. This is to ensure we have enough supplies for everyone who shows up!)

We are excited to see you there! Below are the dates, times and locations of our SLV Distributions:

South Conejos School District

July 23
8:30am – 2:00pm
South Conejos School

Centennial School District R-1

July 26
11:00am – 4:00pm
San Luis Inn

Monte Vista School District

July 27
4:00pm – 7:00pm
Ski High Complex (2335 Sherman Ave)

Moffat Consolidated School District – Crestone

Crestone Charter School will communicate day/time of supply distribution directly to students

Moffat Consolidated School District – Moffat

July 29
9:00am – 12:00pm
Moffat PK-12 School

Sangre De Cristo School District

July 30
3:00-7:00pm
Sangre de Cristo School

Mountain Valley School District

August 13
10:30am-12:30pm
Mountain Valley School

Sierra Grande School District

July 31
9:00am – 3:00pm
Sierra Grande School (17523 E Highway 160, Blanca)

North Conejos School District (Centauri Middle & High School + La Jara Elementary)

August 6
9:00am-2:00pm
La Jara Town Hall (211 Broadway St, La Jara, CO 81140)

North Conejos School District (Manassa Elementary)

August 4
9:00am-12:00pm
Manassa Elementary School

Center Consolidated School District

August 8
10:00am – 2:00pm
Casa Blanca Park (450 S Worth St, Center, CO 81125)

HOPE Week - Community BBQ Block Party 2025
2025-09-29 17:00 - 19:00
Join the celebration of H.O.P.E. Week with a Community Barbecue Block Party on September 29th, at 913 State Ave, Alamosa, CO. From 5:00pm to 7:00pm, a BBQ dinner will be served with live music by a local band. There will also be yard games and a kids’ craft table put on by the Alamosa Public Library. Hosted by La Puente, this event marks the start of H.O.P.E. Week with an evening of fun for the whole family!
Homeless Outreach, Prevention, and Education (H.O.P.E.) Week is a series of events meant to bring the community together to learn about homelessness and poverty in the San Luis Valley. Moreover, H.O.P.E. Week highlights community-based programs that alleviate and prevent homelessness.
Information about the Community Barbecue Block Party and other H.O.P.E. Week events can be found on La Puente’s social media platforms.
Feel free to call 719-589-5909 ext. 209 or email comm2@lapuente.net for more information.

HOPE Week - Candlelight Vigil 2025
2025-10-01 18:00 - 19:00
Homeless Outreach, Prevention, and Education (H.O.P.E) Week is a series of events meant to bring the community together to learn about homelessness and poverty in the San Luis Valley. Moreover, H.O.P.E. Week highlights community-based programs that alleviate and prevent homelessness.
La Puente will host several events throughout the week…anyone from the community is invited to join!!!
We encourage you to join us for the Candlelight Vigil on October 1st, which is a walking tour that starts at 6:00 PM outside of the Shelter and ends at Sacred Heart. Several community members that previously experienced homelessness will share their story and attendees will also enjoy a musical performance by ASU’s 68 West. The Vigil will wrap up around 7:00PM.
If you want to stay and enjoy some fellowship, Sacred Heart will be offering pizza and drinks for attendees in their fellowship hall starting at 7:00PM.
For questions about the Vigil (or if you would like to offer a musical performance or poem to enrich the evening) contact Vanessa at asstdirector.comm@lapuente.net

Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway 2025
2025-11-22
Leading up to Thanksgiving Day, the Food Bank Network of the San Luis Valley will be giving out 800 Thanksgiving boxes filled with a whole frozen turkey, stuffing, canned pumpkin pie filling, a variety of canned goods, and fresh carrots, potatoes, and onions.
This year, rising costs of groceries and other necessities have hit our clients hard, and we’ve seen our service numbers increase across our pantries…for reference, from 2022-2023 about 9,000 folks used our Network within the year but last year from 2023-2024, over 12,000 individuals relied on the Network. As inflation rises, our clients’ dollars don’t go as far as they once did. For some, the extra cost of a Thanksgiving meal isn’t feasible.
At the cost of $32.45, you can ensure that one family who otherwise could not afford a Thanksgiving meal can celebrate with their loved ones and create meaningful traditions this holiday season.
To donate a Thanksgiving meal, you can:

send a check with “Food Bank Thanksgiving Drive” in the memo to 802 State Ave, Alamosa, CO 81101
donate online using a credit or debit card below!

Spread the Joy of Thanksgiving!
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If you have any questions, please get in touch with Annalise Baer by calling the Alamosa Food Bank at 719-589-4567 ext. 101 or by emailing director.foodbank@lapuente.net.

Community Thanksgiving Meal
2025-11-27 12:30 - 14:30
La Puente is delighted to invite you to attend our annual Community Thanksgiving Meal, a cherished tradition that brings our community together in the spirit of gratitude and compassion!

When & Where: The event will take place on Thanksgiving Day, November 27th from 12:30pm – 2:30pm at La Puente’s Community Shelter (913 State Avenue, Alamosa, CO 81101).
Who: Anyone and everyone from the SLV community is welcome to attend, enjoy a warm meal, and share the holiday spirit! No RSVP is needed to attend. So come and bring a friend, neighbor, or stranger!
What: Last year we were incredibly honored that over 250 people chose to spend Thanksgiving Day with us. Plates were piled high with turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, casseroles, and pies prepared and donated by members of our community. Most importantly, guests who would have otherwise spent the holiday alone expressed gratitude for being able to connect with neighbors and leave with a deeper sense of belonging. We all enjoyed some live music performed by community members, as well as the interactive “gratitude activity wall.”

WANT TO HELP OUT? This event is for the community and by the community! There are several ways to contribute to making this event possible.

Volunteer: There are several different volunteer roles the day of, from serving food to cleaning up. If you are able to spare an hour or two on Thanksgiving Day (or if you can help with setup and cooking the days leading up to Thanksgiving), please sign up for a time slot using this Thanksgiving Volunteer Form.
Bring Food: When you are doing your own Thanksgiving shopping and cooking, consider making a little extra for La Puente’s Thanksgiving meal, which is a potluck style. We are in need of turkeys, pies, stuffing, casseroles, and other staple holiday side dishes. If you aren’t able to make a full dish, no worries! Consider dropping off a can of cranberry sauce or some whipped cream! A quick way to sign up to bring food is to use this Food Donation Form.
Financially Give: If you aren’t able to donate food, we invite you to make a financial contribution to help our staff make sure there is enough food to go around! To mail in a check, make it out to La Puente (PO Box 1235, Alamosa, CO 81101) with the memo “Community Thanksgiving Meal” or give a financial gift using the form below!

Contact Jade at volunteers@lapuente.net for more information about the event and/or to sign up to help!

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