There’s no doubt that the holiday season has traditionally been a time of giving. Never has this been more important than now. We are busier and more overcommitted than ever these days. Perhaps the best way to count your blessings this season is to help others in need.

Re/Max First is partnering with LA Cares to collect food and personal care items for the holiday food drive. LA Cares is a non profit organization serving over 60 families per month with supplemental items that help bridge the gap between available income and basic needs. LA Cares also helps local residents with utility payments when necessary, and can sometimes help identify other resources to assist during a crisis. The organization is entirely volunteer run and even provides food pantry delivery services for those who cannot get out on their own.

This year, Re/Max First will donate up to $1000 for food pantry items brought to our office at 116 Central Park Square between December 1 and December 22. One item donated to the food pantry through our office will equal one dollar in cash for LA Cares to help with other needs here in town.

LA Cares and Re/Max would ask that you take a look at the list of items requested and check it twice before donating! While cleaning out the pantry is always a great idea no matter what time of year it is, the food pantry cannot use items that are expired. There are also a variety of other non perishable things that aren’t needed and might surprise you. I know I was surprised, and also thankful for the heads up!

If you’d like a bit more information about the Food Drive, here’s a link to Carol Clark’s informative write up in the LA Daily Post. Los Alamos is a wonderful community with so much to offer residents. It’s wonderful to have an opportunity to give back and help those around us who might be struggling this holiday season. Please stop by anytime during business hours, 8:30AM – 5:30PM Monday through Friday, and drop off your items. We’re at 116 Central Park Square and we’d love to wish you a Happy Holiday! Or if you’d like to make a cash donation to LA Cares this season, contact them at (505) 661-8015 for more information.

And as always, when you’re itching to talk real estate in Los Alamos, give me a call! Los Alamos is the place I call home and I’d love chat with you about housing here in town. Let’s make this holiday season warm and merry for the entire community!