Salida Community Resources

SALIDA WEATHER

ROAD CONDITIONS

Before heading over the passes or up the canyon, check live road conditions.

CHECK ROAD CONDITIONS

⚠️EMERGENCY RESOURCES⚠️

Chaffee County representatives William Plackner, County Commissioner, and Nick Huffman, County Manager, recommend the following official websites for up-to-date and accurate information regarding countywide emergencies, including potential evacuations:

Residents are encouraged to refer to these trusted sources for the most current updates and guidance during emergency situations.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Community notices shared by KHEN Radio.

EVERBRIDGE EMERGENCY ALERTS

When emergencies happen in Chaffee County, staying informed can make all the difference. The Everbridge Emergency Alert System provides notifications about wildfires, severe weather, road closures, evacuations, and other critical incidents.

Everbridge delivers alerts directly to your phone, via text message, or email, so you can take action quickly to protect yourself and your family. Registration is free, secure, and only takes a few minutes.

More information can be found by visiting:

https://chaffeecounty.org/departments/sheriff/communications/everbridge.php

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TENDERFOOT TIMES

The Tenderfoot Times is the student newspaper of Salida High School. They write stories about current activities and events taking place at SHS and in the community, as well as opinion pieces on world topics and social issues.

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FOOD ACCESS IN CHAFFEE COUNTY

SALIDA RESOURCES:

MEALS:

  • Mondays: Soup Kitchen 12 pm, First Presbyterian Church, 7 Poncha Boulevard

  • Tuesdays: 11 am -1pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street

  • Thursdays: 11 am -1pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street

PANTRIES

  • Mondays: 10 am - 3:30 pm, The Grainery, 1348 E Street

  • Tuesdays: 11 am - 2 pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street

  • Thursdays: 11 am - 2 pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street 1 pm - 3:30 pm, First Presbyterian Church, 7 Poncha Blvd. Fridays: 10 am - 3:30 pm, The Grainery, 1348 E Street

  • Saturdays: 11/8, 11/22, 12/13, 12/20, 9 am - 12 pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street

PUBLIC ACCESS:

  • Guidestone Colorado’s Free Community Fridge, Always Available 24/7, Behind A Church, 419 D St, Salida

  • FOOD BOX DRIVE THROUGH: First Wednesday of the month, first come first served, Salida Community Center, 305 F St, Salida

BY APPOINTMENT:

  • 2SLGBTQIA+ Friendly Pantry 10 am - 4 pm Tuesdays - Fridays at PfCA, 203 E Street, Salida

BUENA VISTA RESOURCES:

PANTRIES:

  • Tuesdays: 11 am - 2 pm, Ark Valley Mission, 122 Cottonwood Ave

  • Wednesdays: 11 am - 2 pm, Ark Valley Mission, 122 Cottonwood Ave

  • Fridays: 11 am - 2 pm, Ark Valley Mission, 122 Cottonwood Ave

PET FOOD PANTRY:

  • Monday - Friday 12-5 PM at Ark Valley Humane Society, 701 Gregg Dr., Buena Vista

For more details on pantries visit ChaffeeProvides.org.

For other services visit ChaffeeResources.com

RECURSOS ALIMENTARIOS DEL CONDADO DE CHAFFEE

RECURSOS DE SALIDA:

COMIDAS:

  • Lunes: 12 pm, La Iglesia First Presbyterian, 7 Poncha Boulevard

  • Martes: 11 am -1pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street

  • Jueves: 11 am -1pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street

DESPENSAS:

  • Lunes: 10 am - 3:30 pm, The Grainery, 1348 E Street

  • Martes: 11 am - 2 pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street

  • Jueves: 11 am - 2 pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street 1 pm - 3:30 pm, La Iglesia First Presbyterian, 7 Poncha Blvd.

  • Viernes: 10 am - 3:30 pm, The Grainery, 1348 E Street

  • NUEVOS Sábados: 11/8, 11/22, 12/13, 12/20, 9 am - 12 pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street

ACCESO PÚBLICO:

  • Refrigerador comunitario gratuito de Guidestone Colorado. Siempre disponible 24/7, A Church (detrás), 419 D St., Salida.

RECOGIDA DE CAJAS DE ALIMENTOS:

  • Primer Miércoles del mes, por orden de llegada. Centro Comunitario de Salida, 305 F St., Salida

CON CITA PREVIA:

  • Despensa amigable con 2SLGBTQIA+, De 10 am - 4pm de Martes a Viernes en PfCA, 203 E Street, Salida

RECURSOS DE BUENA VISTA:

PANTRIES:

  • Martes: 11 am - 2 pm, Ark Valley Mission, 122 Cottonwood Ave

  • Miércoles: 11 am - 2 pm, Ark Valley Mission, 122 Cottonwood Ave

  • Viernes: 11 am - 2 pm, Ark Valley Mission, 122 Cottonwood Ave

DESPENSA DE ALIMIENTOS DE ANIMALS COMPAÑIA:

  • Lunes a Viernes de 12 pm - 5 pm, Ark Valley Humane Society, 701 Gregg Dr., Buena Vista

Para obtener más información sobre despensas, visite ChaffeeProvides.org.

Para obtener más información sobre otros servicios, visite ChaffeeResources.com