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Gov. Shutdown Week 5: Here Are CO Mobile Food Bank Locations
As the federal government shutdown drags on, Food Bank of the Rockies is extending its mobile pop-up locations across the state.
DENVER, CO – As the federal government shutdown drags on this week, Food Bank of the Rockies is once again hosting multiple pop-up multiple food bank locations to distribute both fresh and non-perishable items to families affected.
No government ID is required, the agency said.
"You do not need to be a federal employee to receive help," the food bank posted on their Facebook page. "We know the shutdown affects many families."
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This week's pop-up mobile distribution sites are:
- Saturday, Jan. 26
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St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
2746 5th St, Castle Rock, CO 80104
Starts at 9 a.m.
Clifton Christian Church
615 I-70 Business Loop, Clifton, Co 81520
Starts at 9 a.m.
Food Bank of the Rockies
10700 E. 45th Ave, Denver, Co 80239
Starts at 12 p.m.
Our Lady of Loreto
18000 E. Arapahoe Rd, Aurora, CO 80016
Starts at 2 p.m.
- Monday, Jan. 28
Yuma County Fairgrounds
421 E. 2nd Ave, Yuma CO 80759
Starts at 9 a.m.
Washington County Fairgrounds
551 W 2nd St, Akron CO 80720
Starts at 9 a.m.
- Tuesday, Jan. 29
Logan County Fairgrounds
1120 Pawnee Ave, Sterling CO 80751
303-375-5853
Starts at 9 a.m.
Pax Christi Catholic Church
5761 McArthur Ranch Rd, Littleton CO 80124
Starts at 11 a.m.
Aurora Schools Credit Union
751 Chambers Rd, Aurora, CO 80011
Starts at 4 p.m.
- Wednesday, Jan. 30
FBR Mobile Pantry – St. George Episcopal Church/Leadville
200 W. 4th St., Leadville, CO 80461
Starts at 9 a.m.
Food bank recipients will receive several items, "some may be on the heavier side," the agency said. "Please be sure to bring something(s) to carry these items in. Ex: Boxes, laundry hampers, tote bags, etc."
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