SLV COVID Food and Resource Directory
If you have information you would like to contribute to this directory please send an email to abe.slvlocalfoodscoaltion@gmail.com
SLV COVID Information Call Line:
English: (719) 480-8719 Spanish: (719) 315-5019
Every day: 9 am - 12 pm & 4 - 7 pm
COVID-19 Resources/Needs Mapping
Please follow this link to fill out a form for any service needed or offered to the community.
Food Resources
Meals on Wheels: South Central Colorado Seniors
The Area Agency on Aging Providing services to the six counties of the San Luis Valley for Seniors 60+
HOW TO CONTACT US
South Central Colorado Seniors P.O. Box 639 / 1116 3rd St, Alamosa, CO 81101
P. 719.589.4511 F. 719.589.2343
Home Delivered Meals:$3 suggested voluntary donation for eligible clients. Offered to those who are homebound eligible. Meal sites deliver meals in their respective areas. ALL MEALS SERVED 12:00 to 12:30 pm
Nutrition Services Congregate Meal Sites (Groups) $3 suggested voluntary donation for eligible clients & $7 guest rate
Alamosa - Alamosa Senior Center, 92 Colorado Ave, Monday-Friday
Antonito - Antonito Senior Center, 701 Main St, Monday-Friday
Blanca/Fort Garland- Community Center, Blanca, Wednesdays Only
Center - Center Housing Authority, 138 South Worth, Monday - Friday
Del Norte - United Pioneer Church, 630 Spruce St, Monday-Friday
La Jara - Northerners Senior; Center, 413 Main St., Monday-Friday
Monte Vista - Tri-County Senior Center, 311 Washington, Monday-Friday
Saguache - Saguache County Dept. of Social Services, 605 Christy Ave., Monday-Friday
San Luis - Costilla County Senior Citizen Center, 1101 Salazar Monday-Friday
Food Banks and Emergency Food Delivery
Pre-boxed food will be distributed during normal business hours (see below) for weekly and monthly pick-ups. Clients are encouraged to stand 3-6’ apart in the line.
For individuals who are in need of emergency food, but can not make it to a food bank. The Food Bank Network is piloting emergency non-contact food delivery in Alamosa and hoping to expand to other SLV communities with help of volunteers.
Call: 719-345-7208
Location Hours
Antonito - 308 main street; F: 1-4 pm
ASU - (temp. Closed)
Blanca/F. Garland (temp. Closed) - Community Center, HWY 160
Capulin - 8197 HWY 15; 1st Monday of the month and following Saturday 10 am-12 pm
Center- Center DHS, office 220 Worth St. 719-754-2308
Creede - Mineral County Public Health; 802 Rio Grande Ave; M-F 8am-4pm 719-658-2416
Crestone- Next to Crestone Mercantile, 191 E.Galena, Every W: 10-12 pm, and 3rd Saturday of the month 10-12
Del Norte - 630 Spruce Street, 3rd Saturday of the month: 9-12 pm, 719 480 4120
Fort Garland - Holy Family Catholic Church, 626 Beaubien Ave, M: 1-4 pm
La Jara - Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church,19617 US-285; 1st M of month 10 am-12 pm & Wed: 2:30-5:30 pm
Moffat (Temp. Closed)
Monte Vista 245 Washington St, T & F: 2-4 pm
Saguache - Saguache County DSS, 605 Christy Ave, M-F 8 am-4 pm
San Luis - Benind El Convento, 401 Calle de Gallo; M: 1-4 pm
Food Benefits (SNAP)
County Socials Services are eliminating face to face interaction. Applying for food stamps and other benefits can be done through Colorado.gov/peak, by picking up a paper application, or by phone.
The San Luis Valley Local Foods Coalition is now providing remote SNAP application appointments. To schedule an appointment email snapslv@slvlocalfoods.org, call 719-937-2319, or text SNAP to 719-539-5606.
Emergency allotments for SNAP recipients not receiving the maximum amount will be issued on May 18-20th. Click HERE for more info from Colorado Dept of Human Services
WIC- Women, Infants, & Children, Supplemental Food Program
During CoVid-19 Pandemic, WIC is operating remotely by phone. Call for appointment options, eligibility or other information.
(719) 589-5860 or visit https://vwhs.org/special-programs/women-infants-children-wic/ .
Refer someone to WIC at this link https://www.healthinformatics.dphe.state.co.us/WICSignUp
Valley Roots Food Hub
Buy local food here! Local food aggregator and distributor. Serving individuals, families, businesses, organizations and institutions. Delivery options available. Go to https://www.valleyrootsfoodhub.com/ for more information or to place an order.
La Puente Community Meals
The La Puente Shelter has stopped serving meals until further notice. Grab-and-Go Lunches can be picked up from 12:00-12:30 pm, and Dinners can be picked up from 6:00-6:30 pm Monday through Friday at the Alamosa Presbyterian Church, located at 330 San Juan Avenue Alamosa.
COVID-19 Food Supply Research And Resources
https://foodsystems.colostate.edu/covid19/
Food Safety Training
School Meal Pick up
School Meals Map
Alamosa Schools
Beginning Monday, March 23rd ASD will be providing grab and go meals at AES K-2 Cafeteria from 10 am-12:30 pm and various community locations. The buses delivering to the community will stay at the designated stops for 20 min to allow time for pick up while still adhering to the recommended social distancing of 6’. If unable to make any of these stops, please call 719-422-3208
Delivery Route 1
Route 1 (Bus 9)
Carrol park 10:00
Cole Park & 3rd St 10:25
Sunrise Park: 10:50
Hi-Valley Trailer Park 11:15
Alcon Construction 11:40
Antelope Ave/Foothill Blvd 12:12 pm
Wagon Wheel Trailer Park 12:45 pm
Delivery Route 2
Route 2 (Bus 24)
Boys and Girls Club 10:00
Zapata Park: 10:08
1700 State: 10:30
Boyd Park: 10:52
Del Viento Park: 11:23
CR 106.5 & Malouff Rd: 11:50
2900 Harkins Pl: 12:15 pm
County Rd 105.6 & 10 S: 12:40 pm
Centennial Schools
Centennial School will provide Grab-and-Go meals for anyone age 18 and under at various locations. Families will be able to pick up meals on Mondays and Wednesdays until school reopens. Bags will contain breakfast and lunch for two days. One person representing the family can pick up the meals for all their children. Locations:
Centennial School from 8:30-9:30 am
Community Center in Old San Acacio from 8:30-9:00 am
Church in Chama from 8:30-8:50 am
Church in San Francisco from 9:00-9:20 am
Fire Station in Garcia from 9:30-10:00 am
Center Schools
While schools are closed, Center Schools will provide Grab-and-Go student meals for children 18 and younger. Food will be distributed weekly in front of the cafeteria on Mondays between 10:00 am and Noon. Food will be provided for the week. Call 719-754-3442 with any questions.
Continuaremos el servicio “Grab and Go” semanalmente frente a la cafeterĂa. Distribuiremos alimentos para la semana, una vez a la semana, comenzando el Lunes 30 de Marzo, entre las 10:00 am y el mediodĂa, y todos los Lunes a partir de entonces hasta que la escuela vuelva a abrir. Estudiantes de Centro, por favor vengan y agarren su comida durante este tiempo.
Por favor llame a la Oficina del Distrito al 754-3442 si tiene alguna pregunta.
Creede School
Free Lunch Pickup forms will be sent via email each Thursday around noon and are due each Sunday by 6pm. If you are not receiving the emails, please call 719-658-2220 or email kelsey.evans@creedek12.net to be added to the list.
Del Norte
Contact Chris Burr with all questions regarding meal service at cburr@urtigers.co or 719-657-4040. The school is working with the CDE school nutrition meal delivery service. Families who qualify for free or reduced lunches can take part in this program. If your family has had a recent change in financial circumstances, the school will help you fill out an application to receive meals.
Moffat School
Meals will be available for pick up for kids 0 - 18 Mondays and Wednesdays 11am-1pm at Moffat School. Pull your vehicle up and staff will assist you.
Monte Vista
While schools are closed, Monte Vista School District will provide curbside meal service at Marsh Elementary, Bill Metz Elementary, and Monte Vista High School (for middle and high). Any Monte Vista student can pick up bagged meals Mondays through Thursdays from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Call 852-3586 to request to pick up meals for all of your children at one campus.
Mountain Valley
Beginning March 26th until April 16th. Lunch & breakfast bagged meals will be available for pick up Mon-Thurs from 10am -11am at the school (403 Pitkin Avenue) and the KV Clubhouse. If you have any questions, please contact superintendent Travis Garoutte at garouttet@valley.k12.co.us or (719) 655-0267.
North Conejos
Starting Monday, April 6, 2020, each Monday and Wednesday, 2 days of food per delivery will be served to supplement your child for the entire week. To insure we are making enough food for your family please contact Amber Martinez by phone at 719-274-3901. If Amber is not in the office please leave your name, how many children we need to prepare meals for, drop off location and a phone number. Amber will call you back in a timely manner.
You may email Amber at ammartinez@northconejos.com. She will respond to your email in a timely manner.
Drop off locations will continue to be the same
La Jara: La Jara Elementary Parking Lot
Capulin: Catholic Church
Romeo: Post Office
Manassa: Jack Dempsey Park
Drop off times will continue to be the same 11:00 A.M to 11:30 A.M.
Thank you for allowing us to serve your children.
Sanford
Sanford Schools Food Services will provide drive-thru meals to students PK-12th grade while schools are closed. Staff will be in front of the school from 7:30-10:00 am to hand bagged breakfast and lunch to families. Call 719-274-5167 for more information.
Sargent
Starting on Tuesday, April 7th, Sargent Cafeteria will hand out meal packages to anyone that is interested. You will receive a weeks worth of meals per order for your children. If you are interested in this service or have any questions, please email Val Bonsall atveichner@sargent.k12.co.us.
Sangre De Cristo
Sangre de Cristo Schools is offering free meals for everyone in the household under 18. Each day will include breakfast and lunch delivered together. Meals will be offered daily, Monday - Thursday, at 3 drop-off points from 10:30-11:00 am. Drop-off points are The Alamosa Bus Stop, Mosca Park, and Hooper Park.
Complete the meal survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDyEYSvArnnAlTM5LqFqj3kldjoM-X4pq14A0ZLsdasOQJHw/viewform
Sierra Grande
Sierra Grande will provide Grab & Go breakfast and lunch Monday - Thursday for those 18 and under. Please wait in your vehicle for staff to bring bags to you. Volunteer drivers will have pink signs in their windows. Meals will be delivered to the following locations:
BlancaHwy 160 & Road 11 at 10:40 amPueblo & Colorado Springs Rd at 10:50 amKK & 8th Street at 10:40 amBlanca Park at 10:50 amFort GarlandTrinchera Rd. & Beekman Rd. at 10:40 amFort Garland Park at 10:40 amA-House & Hwy 159 at 10:45 amFort Market & Hwy 159 10:40 am
Call 719-379-3257 x1013
South Conejos
Starting March 30, South Conejos Schools will provide a meal delivery service on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:30-9:30 am. Meal bags will contain breakfast and lunch for two days. Drop off sites are as follows:
Intersection of County Rd. G and County Rd. 17 (Espinoza Lane) in Lobatos
South Conejos Schools, 13099 County Rd. G
Guadalupe Parish parking lot, 6633 County Rd. 13
Intersection of Hwy 17 and D.5 Mogote. Turn off to Canon Bonito RV park.
Meal bags will be placed on tables along district vehicles. Please pull your vehicle along the tables and the staff will hand you the number of bags you need for the children 18 and under in your household. If you have not been receiving meal bags and you would like to start, please call the school at 719-376-7001 to let them know how many you need.
Other Resources
If you have information you would like to contribute to this directory please send an email to abe.slvlocalfoodscoaltion@gmail.com
CDC info on safety and caring for people.
South Central Colorado Seniors
The Area Agency on Aging
Providing services to the six counties of the San Luis Valley
Alamosa, Rio Grande, Saguache, Conejos, Costilla,
and Mineral
For Seniors 60+
HOW TO CONTACT US
South Central Colorado Seniors
P.O. Box 639 / 1116 3rd St
Alamosa, CO 81101
P. 719.589.4511
F. 719.589.2343
State Health Insurance
Program (SHIP)
FREE Services the help seniors
with Medicare options with use of
staff and volunteers
Aging and Disability
Resources for Colorado
(ADRC)
Resources for seniors 60+ and
disabled adults 18+ to find
available local resources and
options to remain independent in
their own homes
Senior Support Services
(Eligibility: Ages 60+)
Transportation
Reimbursement for transportation provided by South-Central Colorado
Seniors for seniors in our service area for
medical or dental or grocery shopping. Call for more details. Legal Assistance Subcontracted through Colorado Legal Services
603 Main St,
Alamosa, Colorado
719.589.4993
In-Home Homemaker Services
Helps to prepare meals, shop for personal
items, or do light housework.
Senior Citizens Center Operations
Alamosa Senior Center, Antonito Senior
Center, Costilla County Senior Citizens
Club, Northerners Senior Center and Tri-County Seniors
Boys & Girls Club Services
1.) Emergency child care for children of essential workers monday-friday staring 3/31/20.
2.) Grass roots family case management for families of members.
3.) Pickup and delivery services anywhere within 5 miles of Alamosa for essential items such as groceries.
Colorado COVID Updates
SLV Health Covid FAQ
City of Alamosa
COVID 19 Outdoor Recreation Education and Youth Resources
My SLVConnect
MySLVConnect.com is a new website designed to provide up-to-date resource information specific to the San Luis Valley. MySLVConnect.com is for health and human services programs. It is FREE to use, and easy to add your own listing. https://myslvconnect.com/
Volunteer!
The San Luis Valley Public Health Partnership has set up an easy-to-use message board for people to connect volunteers in the Valley – many tasks are things people can do from home. If your organization needs volunteers (or items) it is easy to add a request. Be sure to include your contact information! Go to mb.boardhost.com/SLV/