County Offers Free Drive-thru Grocery Pickup Before Holidays

Bernalillo County and Silver Horizons will offer free groceries to low-income senior citizens (60+) at two drive-thru grocery pickup opportunities in Bernalillo County.     The drive-thru grocery pickup opportunities are from 10 a.m. to noon as follows: 

• Monday, Dec. 21 - Rio Bravo Senior Center parking lot, 3910 Isleta Blvd SW (map)
• Tuesday, Dec. 22 - Sherriff’s Posse Outdoor Facility, 10308 2nd St NW (map)

Organizers are following strict protocols to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Food will be pre-packed in boxes and staff will be wearing masks and gloves and maintaining social distance. Seniors picking up food should not arrive before 9:30 a.m., must wear masks, stay in line, and remain in their vehicle at all times. Workers will put a food box directly into seniors’ vehicles.For more information call 505-468-7650.