Monte Vista Community Food Pantry

06/02/2026

Today at the Pantry--Potatoes, Avocados, Bell Peppers, Oranges and Beets!!!

05/27/2026

IMPORTANT INFO CONCERNING OUR FOOD PANTRY:

Dear Friends and Guests of the Monte Vista Community Food Pantry,

On May 12, we had a person come into the pantry who was belligerent, did not have ID, did not know his address and had problems spelling his name. Our staff decided, even though he did not provide his personal information, he stated he was hungry, and we believe people need food.

As he was at our check-out station, he was offered to bag his groceries but refused the bags. Instead, he said he would just take the cart. The carts belong to the pantry, and we require the carts to be returned after the guests deliver their groceries to their vehicle. The staff told him the cart could not leave the pantry property. At this point, this individual took off running down the street with the cart. He was followed by our Pantry Manager who again told him the cart could not leave the property. His response was to yell and swear at her, and he threatened to assault her. Law Enforcement is aware of this incident.

One of our biggest concerns is the safety of our guests and volunteers. Behavior and actions like this will not be tolerated.

To keep our volunteers and guests safe, we outline further rules here:
1. Carts do not leave the property. (Our carts cost us $215.00 each. If one goes missing, the cost to replace it would be compared to purchasing 100 dozen eggs for our guests.)

2. Everyone must provide proof of address. We serve Rio Grande County residents only. If you do not have an ID card, please provide another proof of residence, i.e. electric bill, receipt of rent, etc.

3. If a cart is removed from the property, the person removing will not be admitted to the Pantry for One year.

4. If a person chooses to threaten, harm or behave abusively to a volunteer or another guest, Law Enforcement will be called and that person will be forever banned from the Pantry.

Thank you all for understanding.
Signed,
Board of Directors, Monte Vista Community Food Pantry

05/20/2026

Huge shout out to the Monte Vista US Postal Service and the Monte Vista community for their generous donations of food for the food drive. You all rock!! We ❤️ our community!

05/17/2026

This Week at the Pantry-
Sweet Potatoes, Carrots,
Mangoes, & Eggs!!

05/13/2026

Be a part of beautifying our community! The City of Monte Vista is asking for your input. Please take part in this survey and let's plant some trees!

05/10/2026

05/08/2026

WeeCycle, a non profit located in Denver that supports families with infants and toddlers. Sunflower Bank in Monte Vista is one of our partners that gives out diapers and wipes to families who need support with these items. If you know a family that could use these supplies, please have them visit Sunflower Bank during regular lobby hours.

05/03/2026

What a great day at the Monte Vista Cinco de Mayo Festival! We enjoyed meeting lots of great folks. And thanks to our awesome volunteers who came with their wonderful energy.. Theresa, Marianna, Deidre, Lynn, Elizabeth, Paul, Missi, Leila and pups, Pyrite and Powder too!

05/01/2026

Come visit our booth at Monte Vista’s Cinco de Mayo festival!!!

Woo Hoo! Here is the Monte Vista Cinco de Mayo 2026 Event Map! We are looking to this Saturday's celebration from 11-6. Come out for Music, Cars, Food, Friends and FUN!

04/21/2026

If you experience a prolonged power outage tomorrow please take a look at these guides for keeping or discarding food that is refrigerated or frozen