EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — The Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) is doing their part to help supply food to local non-profits struggling to keep up due to the government shutdown.
They're partnering with Care and Share to host the "PPLD Cares" food drive. From now until December 15, you can drop off non-perishable food at any PPLD location. Those locations are listed below:
Colorado Springs
- Cheyenne Mountain Library - South 8th Street
- East Library - North Union Boulevard
- Library 21C - Chapel Hills Drive
- Old Colorado City Library - West Pikes Peak Avenue
- Penrose Library - North Cascade Avenue
- Ruth Holley Library - North Murray Boulevard
- Sand Creek Library - South Academy Bouelvard
Monument
- Monument Library - Woodmoor Drive
Manitou Springs
- Manitou Springs Library - Manitou Avenue
Fountain
- Fountain Library - South Main Street
Falcon
- High Prairie Library - Old Meridian Road
Palmer Lake
- Palmer Lake Library - Lower Glenway
Calhan
- Calhan Library - Bank Street
Cascade
- Ute Pass Library - Severy Road
The food bank says they need the following food items the most:
- canned fruit
- canned vegetables
- soup
- canned meat or tuna
- peanut butter
- cereal
- oatmeal
- pre-packaged snacks
- boxed dinners
For more information about the food drive, visit PPLD's website.
___
Air Force Academy grad behind controversial motions to honor Charlie Kirk explains why he did it
Motions from the Air Force Academy Association of Graduates involved granting the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk an honorary membership and recommending an honorary degree.
____
Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search KOAA News5, download and start watching.