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PO Box 156 • 194-C Bodo Drive • Durango, Colorado 81303


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You are here: Home / About Us / Food Bank Policies & Procedures

Food Bank Policies & Procedures

May 6, 2018

  • Clients may not receive more than 1 time per 30 day period. For example, a client who picks up on the 1st of the month is eligible again no sooner than the 1st of the following month.
  • Surplus food items (items vary daily) are available no more than once per week to clients without needing to obtain a referral form from an approved referring agency. These items can be utilized in addition to regular monthly food orders.
  • Picture Identification must be provided each time a client picks up a food order.
  • Clients must reside in La Plata County and provide acceptable documentation showing residence if their Picture Identification does not.
  • Any client not physically able may send a copy of their picture ID as well as a written authorization in order to allow food to be picked up on their behalf.
  • ALL MEMBERS LIVING AT THE SAME ADDRESS MUST BE LISTED ON THE SAME FORM. Clients found to be receiving separate orders for the same residence may be placed on a temporary or permanent ban.
  • Clients must obtain a new Referral Form from an approved referring agency each month they intend on receiving food, regardless of the number of previous times they have accessed the Food Bank for assistance.
  • All Referral Forms must be FAXED to the Food Bank by the Referring Agency. Incomplete &/or non-faxed Referral Forms will not be accepted. Special arrangements may be made with a Food Bank representative if an exception is needed.
  • Any clients residing at the Safe-house or Community Shelter are not eligible to receive Food Bank Assistance, as foods to prepare all meals are provided to their residents.
  • We will not tolerate abusive, dishonest or inappropriate behavior! Clients demonstrating these behaviors will face disciplinary action, including a potential permanent ban from receiving services.
  • Prior approval must be obtained from Food Bank representative in order to accept a non-signed (ie called in request) order from a Referring Agency.

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Upcoming Food Drives

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Express Employment Professionals Durango in Bodo Park (next to office depot) will be accepting food donations M-F from 8am-5pm.

Would you like to schedule a food drive? Learn more here.

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The Boy Scouts of America brought nearly 1,700 MORE pounds of food this year when compared to last. These youth are wonderful examples of service and collected enough food to prepare over 4,400 meals in the homes of struggling families and seniors throughout La Plata County this year!

We’d also like to thank Morehart Murphy Subaru for supporting this drive as a drop off location this year!
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Looking forward to a Modified Drive Up & Drop Off Version of this annual Boy Scouts of America event!
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So grateful for our generous neighbors over at Four Corners Welding & Gas Supply! They saw us struggling to receive a large food delivery in the snow and came to our rescue with their staff and forklift. 🥰
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Help us “Spread the Love” this February with a peanut butter food drive benefitting the Durango Food Bank and families in our community!

We are gladly accepting donations at the office through February 28th of:
- peanut butter
- honey
- jelly
- snacks of any kind

Your generosity is so appreciated!!

#durangodentistry #durangocolorado #fooddrive #foodbank #durangofoodbank #spreadthelove #coloradodentist #dentist #smallbusiness #neighborshelpingneoghbors
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We have an abundance of Bread & Pastries today. Drive up between 1:30-4:30 and ask for some "Surplus" items. No Appointment Required😊
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Our donors are protected by the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act. This law protects donors from civil and criminal liability should the product donated in good faith later cause harm to the needy recipient.

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PO Box 156
194-C Bodo Drive
Durango, Colorado 81303
(970) 375-2672

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