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September is Hunger Awareness Month. Now is a good time to stand with ECHO, Inc. and help us impact lives in our community!
Many are struggling with hunger and you can help!

Join the fight against hunger!
In New Mexico, 1 in 6 people struggle with hunger and 1 in 4 children struggle with hunger. ECHO, Inc.’s Food Bank works hard to help food insecurity in our community, but we need your help.
We are only as strong as our community.

Food you can donate:
Peanut Butter, Rice, Tuna, Canned Fruit, Cereals, Juices, Ready to Eat Entrees for Kids, Soups, Macaroni & Cheese (Individual Cups for Kids), Pastas & Sauces, Canned Chili or Stew, and Canned or Powdered Milk.
**Drop off donations at ECHO Inc. Food Bank – 401 S. Commercial Ave, Farmington, NM.

Your donation impact:
$5 – One supplemental nutrition food box for a low-income senior.
$10 – Fills a backpack with individually packaged, kid friendly food to send home with an elementary kid at risk of going hungry at home.
$20 – Emergency Food Box for Household of Three: 3 meals x 5 days.
Food includes: pastas, peanut butter, cereal, boxed/canned milk, soup, entrees, canned meat, canned fruit &
vegetables, beans, baking mix or flour & sugar.