Eyewitness News 4 Holiday Food Drive
Helping New Mexico's Hungry
As the largest hunger relief organization in the state, Roadrunner Food Bank gears up during the holiday season to ensure we have adequate food supplies throughout the winter months to provide for the hungry and less fortunate. Between now and the end of the year, Roadrunner Food Bank needs fund and food donations for this year's annual Holiday Food Drive.
Want to make a cash donation? You can make a secure cash donation online here.
The community is invited to participate in the following Holiday Food Drive activities:
Nov. 1 - Nov. 28 -- Drop off a non-perishable donation at any metro area Smith's location
November 12 -- Albuquerque Journal brown bag insert - fill a bag of food for the hungry
November 14 -- Letter Carriers' Food Drive-put your cans & dry goods by your mailbox.
November 18 -- Eyewitness News 4 Hunger Hotline
If you or someone you know needs help providing food for their family, call the Eyewitness News 4 Hunger Hotline between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on November 18. The hotline phone numbers are (505) 222-3232 in the Albuquerque metro area or toll-free statewide 1-877-424-3232.
Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about who qualifies for food stamps or other public assistance programs, how and where to apply for these programs, and resources where people in need can receive emergency food.
November 21 -- Bring a non-perishable food donation to Albuquerque Uptown between 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. The Eyewitness News 4 Food Drive will broadcast live from 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Frozen turkeys will be accepted at this location.
November 22 -- Sortin' Sunday - Volunteer to help sort food at the Food Bank.
Nov. 30 - Dec. 22 -- Drop a non-perishable donation at any metro area Starbucks cafe.
November 25 -- Bring non-perishable food items to the Albuquerque Thunderbirds game and get into the game for free, or you can purchase a $4 ticket and benefits Roadrunner Food Bank.
Anytime -- On-line Food Drive - visit http://www.rrfb.org/ to find out more.
Anytime -- Host a Food Drive in your organization. Call us at (505)349-8921 for a helpful hints packet.
Anytime -- Purchase a gift tag in honor of a friend, colleague or customer. Call us at (505)349-8921 for details.
Individuals interested in donating non-perishable food can select a variety of items below, or visit our website to make a monetary donation (http://www.rrfb.org/).
Boxed Meals
Canned Entrees
Canned Fruit
Canned Meats
Canned Vegetables
Cereal
Macaroni and Cheese
Pasta and Sauces
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Rice
Soup
Sugar
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