Pikes Peak United Way offering 40k lbs. of food to families in need

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Pikes Peak United Way is still offering free food for families in need.

Families can pick up a free food package at Mitchel High School every other Thursday.

On May 20, nearly 500 families received much-needed food.

In partnership with Care and Share, Pikes Peak United Way provided nearly 40,000 lbs. of food. The food distribution is done drive-thru style to reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure.

For more information, and to learn how to possibly volunteer with Pikes Peak United Way, click here.

The next food distribution is Thursday, June 3, between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.