Local food accessibility advocate, Food to Power, in partnership with the community-led Southeast Food Coalition, District 4 Councilmember Yolanda Avila, and RISE Southeast will host a community meeting regarding the temporary closure of King Soopers at 2910 South Academy Blvd. Food to Power has generated a list of potential solutions that are being investigated but want to invite the community voice to be centered in the process. This community meeting will tell us which solutions would help the most and what else we might be missing. Please attend this community meeting to on Thursday, July 13th from 5:30p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Panorama Park in Southeast Colorado Springs.
Panorama Park is located on Fenton Road near East Fountain Blvd and Jetwing Drive. Please bring folding chairs or blankets with the expectation to sit in the park. Rain contingency will be at Deerfield Community Center.
WHAT: Community Meeting to discuss the King Soopers closure and food accessibility in Southeast Colorado Springs.
WHERE: Panorama Park, 4540 Fenton Road
WHO: Representatives from Food to Power, Joyce Salazar with RISE Southeast, and City Councilmember Yolanda Avila (Dist. 4)
WHEN: Thursday, July 13, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the City of Colorado Springs will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. Should you require an auxiliary aid and/or service to participate in an upcoming meeting, please submit your request as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled monthly meeting. Captioning services are available for online meetings. Citizens may submit requests for accommodations by emailing alex.ryden@coloradosprings.gov, or contacting the Communications Office at 719-385-5247. Dial 711 or 800-659-3656 for Relay Colorado.