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Durango Food Bank-

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


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Food Assistance Programs

October 30, 2021

To receive food assistance, clients must make an appointment for all Durango Food Bank’s food distribution programs. Schedule an appointment here.

Clients must provide a picture identification and proof of La Plata County residency to receive food assistance from Durango Food Bank programs (with the exception of the Ready-To-Eat Box program). **Can we link the ID & Residency Verification Requirements page here**

Self-Select Pantry

The Self-Select Pantry is a shopping experience similar to that of a grocery store. Clients shop for about two weeks’ worth of food per a visit. Clients are permitted to visit twice (2) a month. Upon their visits, clients receive commodities (once a month from TEFAP program) and a regular food distribution depending on availability of bread, pastry, meat, canned items, fresh dairy, fresh produce, baking items, basic non-food items, and other available food items. Clients who are registered for the CSFP program will also receive a Senior Box (once a month).

Curbside Pick Up

The Curbside Pick Up is offered as a socially distant way to receive a food distribution. Clients park in front of the Durango Food Bank, call into the Front Desk volunteer to check-in, and the volunteers deliver the client’s food order to their vehicle. Clients receive about two weeks’ worth of food per a visit. Clients are permitted to visit twice (2) a month. Upon their visits, clients receive commodities (once a month) and a regular food distribution depending on availability of bread, pastries, meats, canned items, fresh dairy, fresh produce, baking items, and other available food items. Clients who are registered for the CSFP program will also receive a Senior Box (once a month).

Ready-to-Eat Box

The Ready-To-Eat Box program provides clients without housing an independent food option. Clients participating in the program may pick up a Ready-to-Eat Box, commodities (once a month from the TEFAP program), and bread items once a month from the facility without residency documentation. Clients must provide a form of identification.

USDA Commodities Program (TEFAP)

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (“TEFAP”) is a federally funded program that provides USDA foods to low-income households through a monthly supplemental food distribution. Clients must bring a picture ID and may pick up the commodities any time during our regular operating hours once per month. Learn more here.

USDA Senior Box Program

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP, or Senior Box) is a monthly food package program that works to improve the health of low-income persons at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA Foods. Learn more here.

Home Delivery

The Durango Food Bank’s Home Delivery Program is only available to individuals with disabilities or mobility challenges. This service is provided once (1) a calendar month and may not be used with other food distribution programs. Clients who are registered for the CSFP program will also receive a Senior Box. If you qualify, please call us at (970) 375-2672 to register.

Surplus Food

Clients may inquire once (1) per week about any extra/surplus perishable food items. Items vary; please check our Facebook page or call to see what is available prior to visiting. Picture ID and residency verification will be required.

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Nothing from March 27, 2023 to June 27, 2023.

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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
durangofoodbank@durango.net

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