There are no eligibility requirements at our food banks. Neighbors visiting for the first time will do a brief intake with a staff member (expect 10-20 minutes depending on the size of your household), but all questions are optional to answer. Neighbors visiting for the first time should make sure to have the names and birth dates for everyone in their household.
Visitors receive a pre-packed box of food for each program, if eligible, which includes a variety of shelf-stable staples and generally includes refrigerated cheese or frozen meat or produce. Check your eligibility for TEFAP.
Visitors receive a pre-packed box of food for each program, if eligible, which includes a variety of shelf-stable staples and generally includes refrigerated cheese or frozen meat or produce. Check your eligibility for CSFP/Everyday Eats/Senior Commodities.
La Puente's Food Bank Network of the San Luis Valley provides nutritious emergency food to those in the San Luis Valley, through a coalition of 15 food pantries spread across 8,000 square miles. The Food Bank Network offers fresh produce and healthy options for individuals and families. To our neighbors, it's more than just a box of food. It gives everyone their own choices all while getting the most abundant and nutritious options for their budgets.