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Durango Food Bank-

Working to Feed Our Neighbors in Need

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 […]

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Schedule an Appointment

October 10, 2021

Food assistance programs are provided by APPOINTMENT ONLY on Tuesdays, 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:30pm-5:30pm and Thursdays, 9:00am-12:00pm. Please note the following: Only 1 person per household may shop the pantry per visit. If you are a new client or haven’t received assistance within the last year, please complete this form in addition to making your appointment […]

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Food Box Pickup

October 15, 2020

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Coronavirus & Emergency Statements

March 13, 2020

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: Masks are required for all clients, regardless of […]

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SNAP (Food Stamps)

May 6, 2018

SNAP

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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USDA Commodities Program (TEFAP)

May 6, 2018

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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Surplus Food Distribution

May 6, 2018

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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Identification and Residency Verification Requirements

May 6, 2018

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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Other Local Resources

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Upcoming Food Drives

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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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