Annual Make a Difference Day assists Monte Vista Food Bank

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MONTE VISTA—The Oct. 28 Make A Difference Day event was a success thanks to San Luis Valley residents, business and community support. This day is about compassion. Once again individuals came together to support two worthy causes, love for the planet and for people.

A grand total of 101 trucks, trailers and cars passed through the gates of the Regional Landfill. Deposited were 462 tires and 470 cubic yards of household, organic and construction debris.

These items will not be dumped on roadsides, stacked up on beautiful scenic acreage or polluting rivers and lakes.  

The donations collected for the Monte Vista Food Bank were valued at $1,353 in non-perishable food items. That amount will feed 96 people for three days. The $331 cash donated will be used to buy special holiday food.

Organizers, the Baer family, would like to recognize the following: “Thank you Regional Landfill Board and employees for opening your hearts, minds and gates to the community for the 18th year. Your donation of time, wages and uncollected revenue is greatly appreciated. Thank you Monte Vista Food Bank for your continued service to those in need. Thank you San Luis Valley residents for cleaning up your yards and community. We appreciate you opening your pantry and wallets again this year and providing a meal for others; you gave generously. Thank you to the many volunteers that gave hours of your time. Thank you to the grocery stores and individuals that donated food so the volunteers and employees could have a meal after working.”

This event benefits all who participate.


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