| Food Bank |
| An emergency grocery program provides food assistance to over 1,300 families each month. In 2009, OUR Center distributed 887,571 pounds of emergency groceries to 16,202 households (45,683 individuals). The food pantry team of volunteers helps clients fill out food vouchers and assist clients with selections from the personal care window and bonus window. Volunteers also manage donations, weighing food, marking out bar codes and stocking the food pantry shelves. |
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| We take walk-ins, or people can be referred through the Intake case worker. Vouchers for food are obtained at the Intake Center at 303 Atwood St. People may come in as often as once per week. |
| To obtain the food voucher, the following is required: |
- Photo Identification
- Address verification that is less than 3 months old, that shows residency in St. Vrain Valley
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| Hours 9:30 - 3:30 Monday through Friday |
| On Tuesdays, we have extended hours from 3:30 - 5:30 pm at the Hospitality Center. |
| Call 303-772-5529 with questions. |
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| Clothing Bank |
| Another segment of the Basics Needs Program, the Clothing Bank operates from space donated by the City of Longmont. It provides good donated clothing, bed linens and kitchenware to those in need. Volunteers sort thousands of donated items each week, and local businesses generously donate new clothing. Items such as scout uniforms and sports equipment are set aside for low-income groups. The Clothing Bank assists over 376 families each month. |
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| In 2009, the OUR Center filled clothing requests for 16,488 individuals with over 183,020 items of clothing. |
| Donations are taken 8:00-12:00 Mon-Sat. |
| Distribution is 8:30-11:30 M, W, F. No furniture or large appliances. |
| 50 E. Rogers Rd. Longmont, CO 80501 |
| Call 303-772-7773 with questions. |
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