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Alamosa Food Bank reports rising demand, served more than 3,000 city residents in 2025
Summary
La Pointe/Alamosa Food Bank director told council unduplicated service reached about 3,000 Alamosa residents in 2025 and that average client visits rose from 2–3 times per year to about 5–6, citing SNAP and Medicaid instability as drivers of increased need.
Annalise Bear, director of the food bank network serving the San Luis Valley and Alamosa, told the council the local food bank served more than 3,000 unduplicated Alamosa residents in 2025 and that usage intensity has increased.
"Last year we served about, um, three over 3,000 unduplicated individuals in the city of Alamosa," Bear said, adding that Alamosa’s population is roughly 9,000–10,000 and that the figure represents a substantial share of residents.
Bear described a rising frequency of visits: families who historically used the food bank two to three times a year increased to three to four times, and in 2025 averaged about five to six visits. She attributed the trend in part to federal program instability — including SNAP and Medicaid changes — and to a government shutdown-period spike that produced unusually high demand.
The food bank director also highlighted efforts to improve nutrition and cultural relevance, noting purchases of low-sodium, low-sugar nonperishables and partnerships with immigrant-resource groups to diversify offerings. Bear invited council members and residents to the food bank’s fundraiser, Generosity on Tap, scheduled for May 16 at Colorado Farm Brewery.
Provenance: The update and attendance figures were presented during the outside-agency reports; council members thanked the food bank and asked clarifying questions about other pantry locations in the valley.
Ending: Council acknowledged the report and voiced appreciation for the food bank’s work; no formal council action followed.
