USDA’s Farmers to Families Program coming to Clovis
CLOVIS (KSMX)- The Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico is partnering with Sarah Farms of El Paso, Texas, to bring the USDA’s Farmers to Families Program to Eastern New Mexico and West Texas.
Per the press release, the USDA is partnering with farmers, ranchers, specialty crop producers, food processors and distributors, and non-profit organizations to ensure that all Americans have access to the fresh and wholesome food they need during the COVID-19 national emergency.
On Friday, June 12, Sarah Farms will provide one box or two gallons of milk per household with a maximum of two households per vehicle.
The distribution will begin at 9 a.m. at North Plains Mall in Clovis with parking starting in the north JC Penney parking lot, going south. The distribution is open eligibility for all residents of Eastern New Mexico and West Texas with no questions asked.
Cases will be designed to “load and go” in the participant’s car. Participants are asked to ensure there is room in their vehicle, ahead of the event.
