Special Initiatives
As the largest food bank in New Mexico, Roadrunner Food BankĀ® is at the forefront of ending hunger in our state as we work with a network of hundreds of member partner sites to distribute food to low-income and at-risk New Mexicans. In addition, we have created several special initiatives that complement our mission and enhance the work we do. These special initiatives include:
- Reducing energy costs and improving operational efficiencies at the food bank.
- Providing job training internships for members of our community who are re-entering the workforce or re-training to gain additional job skills.
- Sourcing, acquiring, and distributing nutritious food such as fruits and vegetablesĀ and other quality perishable food items.
- Reducing food waste through food rescueĀ and establishing Ā food waste relationships with other companies and organizations in the area.
At Roadrunner Food Bank we are committed to being good citizens in our own neighborhood. We believe each of these special initiatives contribute to the well being of Albuquerque and New Mexico, whether it’s by lowering our carbon footprint; offering job training to those seeking re-training opportunities; or providing access to food for New Mexico’s low-income hungry children, seniors, and families.
SPECIAL INITIATIVES
Job Training Program
Communities with high rates of unemployment or underemployment also have higher hunger rates. It’s one reason we started our Second Chances Job Training program, a paid internship that aims to help individuals who may not be able to secure gainful employment through a traditional job application process.
Green Initiatives
We are committed to being good community members by reducing our carbon footprint. From securing equipment that saves us fuel, to recycling and utilizing a majority of our energy needs from a rooftop solar array, we aim to be as environmentally friendly as possible. Pictured is a roof top solar array on our warehouse.
Food Grade Warehousing
Sections of our 133,000 square foot warehouse are available for lease at various times throughout the year. Our state-of-the-art cold storage and dry good storage based in Albuquerque is located right off two major interstates and is an ideal location for both short- or long-term commercial food storage.
