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 […]
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Schedule an Appointment
Food assistance programs are provided on Tuesdays, 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:30pm-5:30pm and Thursdays, 9:00am-12:00pm by APPOINTMENT ONLY. Walk in appointments will be available on Wednesdays starting on 28th from 11:30am-1:30pm. During this time on Wednesdays, clients may come without an appointment, first come first serve. Please note the following:
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Coronavirus & Emergency Statements
February 2022 UPDATE CORONAVIRUS STATEMENT The Coronavirus Pandemic is a rapidly changing situation and will continue to require patience and flexibility from clients, volunteers, and donors. We have implemented additional sanitizing and disinfecting measures in our facility to minimize the potential spread of the virus. Please note: If you need food assistance, please make an […]
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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (“SNAP”) is a food assistance program offered in Colorado (formerly known as Food Stamps). SNAP provides food assistance benefits as part of a federal nutrition program to help low-income households purchase food. Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards are issued to receive the SNAP benefits for a household. These EBT cards […]
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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. If picking up your monthly commodities distribution is a […]
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Clients may inquire once (1) per week about any extra/surplus perishable food items. These items vary by day so you are encouraged to check our Facebook page or call to see what’s available prior to making a trip in. Picture ID and residency verification required.
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Valid Forms of Picture Identification (ID) Driver’s License or State Identification Card (issued within the United States and not expired) College/University Issued Student ID Passport Military Identification Card Immigration Card (resident alien) Consulate Identification Card (As Proof of Picture ID ONLY – NOT RESIDENCY) Proof of Residency (If Not Listed on Primary Picture ID): Must display […]
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