La Puente

HOPE Week - Community BBQ Block Party 2025
2025-09-29 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver)
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!

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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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Share the Magic 2025
2025-12-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Adams State Theatre, 208 Edgemont Blvd, Alamosa, CO, 81101, United States
We invite you to attend the 35th annual Share the Magic on Saturday, December 6th!
Enjoy a holiday reception, heavy hors d’oeuvres provided by The Ruby Rose, and the Theatre production by Adams State of Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big SLV Adventure, a one-act play in which a favorite holiday tale has been transformed into a gut-busting, fun, music-filled, and family-friendly theatrical experience that incorporates the details of your own San Luis Valley into the script! Share the Magic is a great time to celebrate the holidays and connect with other community members! Moreover, all proceeds from Share the Magic support local households struggling with poverty, food insecurity, and homelessness through La Puente’s network of programs.
To host this event, La Puente partners with Valley-Wide Health Systems and Adams State University Theatre Department. The support of these incredible partners, among other sponsors, showcase how La Puente is our community’s response to address the effects of poverty so individuals and families get what they need to stabilize, heal, strengthen, and ultimately thrive.
Event Details:

When: Saturday, December 6th. The reception starts at 6pm and our guest speaker will begin sharing at 7pm, followed immediately after by the play
Where: Adams State University SLV Federal Main Stage Theatre (208 Edgemont Blvd, Alamosa, CO 81101)
What: holiday reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres, guest speaker, and ASU Theatrical performance

Tickets are $100 per person and can be purchased below. Prefer to purchase a ticket an alternative way? Contact our Director of Development, Wilson, by calling 719-589-5909 ext. 235 or emailing development@lapuente.net. Please note that tickets will not be mailed; all tickets will be held at the welcome table and available for pickup the night of the event.
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Community Christmas Party
2025-12-20 12:00 - 15:00
You are Invited to Our Annual Christmas Party!!!
The holiday season is upon us, which entails peace, goodwill, and community love. To celebrate, La Puente is hosting our annual Christmas Party to spread the holiday cheer!
Visit with Santa Claus, enjoy hot chocolate and cookies, and feast on a Lasagna lunch with your neighbors, coworkers, classmates, friends, and family! Moreover, every attendee (age 0-99+) will take home a gift at this community event.
Last year, over 460 people from the SLV showed up and we had an incredible time together…so don’t miss out this year! Everyone is welcome, and the more the merrier!

When: December 20th from 12pm-3pm
Where: 913 State Ave, Alamosa (La Puente’s Shelter)
Who: Anyone and everyone from the SLV!

Want to Help Out?
This event is for our community and by our community, not just by La Puente! If you are interested in supporting this holiday event, there are several ways to get involved such as volunteering, donating in-kind gifts, and contributing financially to our gift fund! Click HERE to get involved!

PALS Art Show
2026-02-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Alamosa Presbyterian Church, 330 San Juan Ave., Alamosa, CO
The PALS kids have been working hard on their masterpieces! Join us for an exhibition celebrating their creativity. Pieces start at $10 and all money goes directly to a shopping spree for the kids. PALS Children’s Program provides children with the social-emotional skills needed to succeed. PALS values exploration, growth, healthy relationships, education, self-regulation, and fun! We strive to provide a safe environment where each child has the opportunity to thrive!

Want to Volunteer? We’d love to have some extra hands help with setup, food service, greeting guests, and cleanup. Use THIS FORM to sign up!

VEGI Kickoff
2026-05-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Boyd Community Garden, State Ave - between 11th and 12th, Alamosa, 81101
Join us this Cinco De Mayo at our annual kickoff for La Puente’s VEGI Program! The VEGI Kickoff event celebrates the beginning of our growing season at Boyd Community Garden. The evening will allow community members to fellowship, partake in hors d’oeuvres and light refreshments, help with seed-starters, play yard games, and learn more about VEGI. Our VEGI director, Amy, will be sharing about the mission of VEGI, its local partnerships, available nutrition and gardening lessons, and our upcoming community garden nights (from May through September, every Tuesday evening anyone is welcome to “share the work, share the harvest” at Boyd)!
Attendees are also encouraged to participate in a mural project to beautify the garden more: the shed will be turned into a giant paint by number, making it easy for all skill levels to join (mockup below).
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out to Amy Brenneman at 719-589-4567 (ext 102) or director.vegi@lapuente.net
If you wish to support VEGI financially, designate gifts to the VEGI program on our donation page.

Generosity On Tap 2026
2026-05-16 17:00 - 20:00 | 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 (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! 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 May 16th at 5 pm!

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If you cannot attend this year’s event but would still like to support The Food Bank Network of the San Luis Valley click HERE to go to our donate page: simply designate your gift to the Food Bank Network!
