Clovis - Curry County Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement on May 28.
The Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico is partnering with Sarah Farms of El Paso, Texas, to bring the USDA’s Farmers to Families Program to Eastern New Mexico and West Texas. Through this program, the USDA is partnering with farmers, ranchers, specialty crop producers, food processors and distributors, and non-profit organizations to ensure that all Americans have access to the fresh and wholesome food they need during the COVID-19 national emergency.
On Friday June 12, Sarah Farms will provide one box (two gallons) of milk per household with a maximum of two households per vehicle. Distribution will begin at 9 a.m. at North Plains Mall in Clovis with parking starting in the north JC Penney parking lot, going south. The distribution is open eligibility for all residents of Eastern New Mexico and West Texas with no questions asked.
Cases will be designed to “load and go” in the participant’s car. Participants are asked to ensure there is room in their vehicle, ahead of the event.
All non-profit organizations in the region with existing feeding programs can request cases of milk ahead of the event. To request a donation, please contact fbenmprograms@plateautel.net.
To volunteer for the event please sign up at www.volunteerenm.org. For more information, contact the Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico at 575-763-6130 or email fbenmprograms@plateautel.net.
In its 37 the year, the Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico distributes more than 1 million meals each year in Curry, Roosevelt, DeBaca, Quay, and Guadalupe Counties.
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