Denver - Food Assistance Resources

Metro Caring (closest to CEDP’s Denver Office location)

Website: https://metrocaring.org/get-involved/volunteer/
Location: 1100 E. 18th Ave. Denver, CO 80218 (located 3 blocks north of the CEDP Denver location)
Services Offered: Food pantry (self-service, appointment only), ID vouchers, and Community referrals
Eligibility Criteria: No documents required, appointment can be made online or in person (often a few weeks out)
Contact Information: 303-860-7200; info@MetroCaring.org
Hours of Operation: Fresh Food Market Hours
- Monday + Thursday: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM + 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM (closed the first Thursday of each month)
- Tuesday + Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM + 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM + 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

The Gathering Place - Betsy's Cupboard

Website: https://tgpdenver.org/what-we-do/betsys-cupboard.html
Location: 1535 High St. Denver, CO 80218
Services Offered: Showers; food pantry, 3 meals a day; job search assistance; physical/mental health support; family services; etc.
Eligibility Criteria: We serve women; transgender individuals; and children. No proof of identification; documentation; or income needed. Walk-ins welcome!
Contact Information: Getting ahold of them on the phone is difficult, it’s preferred to walk-in instead
Hours of Operation: Mondays and Wednesday-Friday 8am-4pm, on Tuesdays they are open 8am -1:30pm.

Metropolitan Community Church

Website: https://mccrockies.org/
Location: 980 N. Clarkson St. Denver, CO 80218
Services Offered: Food security
Eligibility Criteria: TEFAP food is available for income-eligible households and to households that participate in select public assistance programs. Please bring a photo ID to sign up. No proof of income required.
Contact Information: 303-860-1819
Hours of Operation: 3-5pm every 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Monday of the Monday. Call to verify opening for 5th Mondays.

Denver Rescue Mission - Lawrence St.

Website: https://denverrescuemission.org/who-we-are/locations/lawrence-street-shelter/
Location: 6100 Smith Road, Denver, CO 80216
Services Offered: Food Bank, Overnight Shelter for men, Case Management, Counseling, Work Readiness programs, Financial Management Training, Bridge Transitional Program, and Community Outreach programs
Eligibility Criteria: For homeless men in the Denver area
Contact Information: 303-297-1815
Hours of Operation: Monday-Sunday (7 days a week) from 6:30-8am, 12-1pm, and 5-6:30pm.

Family Star - Curtis St.

Website: https://www.familystar.net/food-collaborative
Location:
- Family Star Northwest: 2246 Federal Boulevard, Denver CO 80211
- Family Star Northeast: 2940 Curtis Street, Denver CO 80205
Services Offered: Food Bank, Familycare, Early Education
Eligibility Criteria: Their food Collaborative Program is available to anyone but their regular services are for families with minor children
Contact Information: 303-295-7711
Hours of Operation: 4-5:30pm Monday-Friday

William E. Cope Boys & Girls Club

Website: https://www.bgcmd.org/clubs/cope/
Location: 808 Inca St. Denver, CO 80204
Services Offered: After-school and summer programs for kids, free meal program
Eligibility Criteria: For kids in grades K-12 in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Contact Information: 303-893-8214
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 3-8pm
Additional information: Learn more about registration fees here: https://www.bgcmd.org/club-fees/

Denver Inner City Parish Food Bank

Website: https://dicp.org/
Location: 1212 Mariposa St., Denver, CO 80204
Services Offered: Food pantry, Nutrition education, Older adult programs, Education programs, Immigration assistance center, and Benefit + financial assistance
Eligibility Criteria: Depends on program, no ID or proof of address required for food pantry
Contact Information: 303-629-0636
Hours of Operation:
- Food Pantry: Saturdays 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Immigrant Center: Monday thru Wednesday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Emergency Resources: Monday thru Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Administrative Office: Monday thru Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM + Fridays 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Seniors Congregate Meals: Thursdays and Fridays 11:00 AM (for people 60+ or volunteers)

Twin Parishes Food Bank

Website: https://www.twinparishesfoodbank.org/
Location: 3663 N. Humboldt St. Denver, CO 80205
Services Offered: Food Pantry
Eligibility Criteria: Food is free to everyone. If you are in need of food, come by during our open hours with an ID and proof of address
Contact Information: 303-294-0684
Hours of Operation: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-noon and 1-3pm

His Love Fellowship

Website: https://www.hislovefellowship.com/
Location: 910 Kalamath St. Denver, CO 80204
Services Offered: Food Bank, meal program
Eligibility Criteria: Food Bank, Food distribution, Men’s & Women’s Breakfast
Contact Information: 303-623-1623
Hours of Operation:
- Food Distribution/Food Pantry: Every Wednesday, except the last of the month from 1-2:30pm
- Men’s Breakfast: 1st Saturday of every month @ 8am, located within their church
- Women’s Breakfast: 2nd Saturday of every month @ 9am, located within their church

Sharing & Caring Ministries

Location: 3739 N. Downing St. Denver, CO 80205
Services Offered: Food and Basic Needs Assistance, Clothing Pantry, Furniture, and sometimes beds on a capacity basis.
Eligibility Criteria: Available to low-income households and households that participate in public assistance programs. Please bring a photo ID and proof of address to sign up. No proof of income required. Clients may receive food assistance once a month. Non - Perishable and Perishable items are received once per week. Meats are received once in the last week of the month.
Contact Information: 303-295-3301
Hours of Operation: Their food bank is open on Tuesdays and Thursday from 9am-2pm, call ahead to confirm additional services’ hours of operation

Benefits in Action

Website: www.benefitsinaction.org
Location: 2080 W. Barberry Pl. Denver, CO 80204
Services Offered: Food Bank, Food boxes, utility assistance, and SNAP & Medicaid application assistance.
Eligibility Criteria: We are only accepting requests and delivering to residents of Adams, Arapahoe, Denver and Jefferson counties. For food boxes, Benefits in Action delivers food boxes containing non-perishable and fresh foods to those ages 60+ living in the Denver metro area who are unable to acquire food on their own.
Contact Information: 720-221-8354, register by calling this number

Rocky Mountain Service, Employment & Redevelopment/Jobs for Progress Inc (RMSER)

Website: https://rmser.org/home
Location: 3555 Pecos Street Denver, CO 80211
Services Offered: Food Pantry, Workforce Development, and Empowerment Centers
Eligibility Criteria: Available to low-income clients in the Denver and Pueblo areas
Contact Information: 720-275-7923

FISH of East Denver

Website: https://www.fishofeastdenver.org/
Location: Delivery service
Services Offered: Emergency food bag delivery monthly
Eligibility Criteria: Must live within the east Denver boundaries of Broadway (west), I-70 (north), Hampden (south), and Yosemite (east)
Contact Information: 303-234-5283
Hours of Operation: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Greater Park Hill Community

Website: https://greaterparkhill.org/food-programs/
Location: 2823 Fairfax St. Denver, CO 80207
Services Offered: Food Programs
Eligibility Criteria: Assists food-insecure individuals, seniors, families and students residing in Park Hill. Please note that you must have a valid ID to register for our emergency food pantry.
Contact Information: 303-388-0918
Hours of Operation: Open every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We provide a no-cost, three-day supply of food based on household size. Please arrive before 12:30 p.m.

Bienvenidos Food Bank Bienvenidos

Website: https://bienvenidosfoodbank.org/

Location: 3810 Pecos St, Denver, CO 80211
Services Offered: Provides emergency and alternative food resources
Eligibility Criteria: Available to Northwest Denver residents.
Contact Information: (303) 433-6328
Hours of Operation: Held every thursday but specific times for each thursday can be found on their events page: https://bienvenidosfoodbank.org/

Servicios de la Raza

Website: https://serviciosdelaraza.org/essentials/
Location:
- Denver – 3131 W 14th Ave. Denver, CO
- Denver (HFDK) - 1498 Irving St - Denver, CO
- Pueblo – 805 W 4th St. Pueblo, CO (Emergency food only)
- Adams County Human Services Building - 11860 N Pecos St Suite 2700 Westminster, CO (Adams County residents only)
- Commerce City - 7887 E 60th Ave, Commerce City, CO
Services Offered: Essential Services (Food pantry & Clothing Bank), Health Services, Economic Development, Victim Support, Re-Entry Program, and Youth Initiatives
Eligibility Criteria: Serves diverse client populations including those who are homeless, victims of domestic violence, low & moderate-income families, veterans, people re-entering society post- incarceration, LGBTQ+ community, senior citizens, mixed-status households, and anyone who is having trouble making ends meet.
Contact Information:
- Denver: 303-458-5851 or 720-410-7108
- Pueblo: 719-359-4240
Hours of Operation: Appointments are made by phone for food distribution through Healthy Food for Denver's Kids, TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) and generous community partnerships.

We Don’t Waste - Mobile Food Markets

Website: https://www.wedontwaste.org/what-we-do/mobile-markets/
Lists upcoming mobile food markets and their locations and times
Eligibility Criteria: Available to all

Catholic Charities - Little Flower Emergency Assistance Center

Website: https://ccdenver.org/food/
Location: 11149 E. 14th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80010
Services Offered: Food pantry, clothing closet and resource center
Eligibility Criteria: For Denver and Aurora low-income clients, must provide a valid ID and proof of address
Contact Information: 303-360-9686
Hours of Operation: Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The Salvation Army

Website: https://denvercitadel.salvationarmy.org/denver_citadel_corps/cure-hunger/
Location: There are several locations, they can be found here: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/location-finder/
- One of their larger food distribution sites is located at their Denver Citadel Corps @ 4505 W. Alameda Ave. Denver, CO 80219
Services Offered: Food Programs, Overnight shelter, Day Programs, Re-Entry Program, Love the Elderly Program, Disaster Relief, and School and Summer programs for youth
Eligibility Criteria: Available to anyone who is homeless, including children, individual adults, men, women, families, and veterans. Clients will need to bring their ID and proof of address.
Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 10am-3pm

Aurora Interfaith Community Services (AICS)

Website: http://www.aurorainterfaithcommunityservices.org/get-help/
Location: 1553 Clinton St.
Services Offered: Clothing bank, food security, bus tickets, toiletries, and school supplies
Eligibility Criteria: You must be a resident of Aurora or Denver to receive services. If you are homeless, you may receive an emergency food package.
Contact Information: 303-360-0260
Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 8:30am to 12:30pm
Application/Intake Process: Call us at 303-360-0260 or fill out the email form to the right. Our phone lines open for appointments at 8:30 am. We recommend calling early because we have limited staff. Please keep trying if you get a busy signal.

Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Food Pantry - Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS)

Website: https://www.jewishfamilyservice.org/services/denver-food-pantry
Location: 3201 South Tamarac Drive
Services Offered: Food Security
Eligibility Criteria: This program primarily serves clients in the Denver Metro area, however any Colorado resident may access this program. Covered counties include: Adams County, CO, Arapahoe County, CO, Broomfield County, CO, Clear Creek County, CO, Denver County, CO, Douglas County, CO, Elbert County, CO, Gilpin County, CO, Jefferson County, CO and Park County, CO.
Contact Information: 303.597.5000
Hours of Operation: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10am-1pm.

Denver Community Fridges

Website: https://denvercommunityfridges.com/
Locations: As of 02/17/24, there are 6 fridges and 1 pantry located around Denver:

- Five Points, Heart & Hand Center: 2758 Welton St., Denver, CO 80205

- Globeville, Fort Greene Bar: 321 E. 45th Ave., Denver, CO 80216

- Globeville, Laradon: 5100 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80216

- Sunnyside, Huckleberry Roasters: 4301 N. Pecos St., Denver, CO 80211

- Westwood, Re:Vision: 3800 Morrison Rd., Denver, CO 80219

- Baker, Bayaud Enterprises: 333 W. Bayaud Ave., Denver, CO 80223

- PANTRY ONLY: Five Points, Bee Sweet: 2830 Larimer St., Denver, CO 80205

Services Offered: Food fridges

Eligibility Criteria: Available to all. They provide stand alone "pantries" that are filled up on a weekly basis and free for anyone to come by and grab food from.
Hours of Operation: The Denver Community Fridges at ALL locations are open 24/7 to the public.

EverGreen Boxes - Food Bank of the Rockies (FBR)

Website: https://www.foodbankrockies.org/hunger-in-colorado/evergreenpostcard2021/
Location: 10700 E. 45th Ave
Services Offered: Food boxes/delivery
Eligibility Criteria: For low-income Colorado residents who are also 60 years of older.
Contact Information: 303-371-9250
Hours of Operation:
- Office: M–F 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Order Window: M–F 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Tasty Food - Office of Children’s Affairs

Website: https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Office-of-Childrens-Affairs/ProgramsInitiatives/Tasty-Food
Location: 5090 Broadway Denver, CO 80216, this is just one of many locations. Their full list of locations and meal days can be found in the above link.
Services Offered: Meals program
Eligibility Criteria: For youth ages 3-18 in Denver county. No ID or registration required.
Contact Information: 720-483-9177

Harvest of Hope

Website: https://hopepantry.org/
Location: 4830 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80301
Services Offered: Food Security
Eligibility Criteria: People who have proof of residency within Boulder County will register as weekly shoppers and all other people will be registered as daily shoppers.
Contact Information: +1-720-382-1971
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 9:00am-2:00pm and Tue, Thurs 4:30pm-6:30pm
Application/Intake Process: For those wishing to receive food assistance weekly, the following is required: https://hopepantry.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Registration-Form-2025-ENLGISH.pdf

Haven of Hope: Jay Gould Center

Website: https://www.thoh.org/services-calendar
Location: 1101 W. 7th Ave. Denver, CO 80204
Services Offered: Food Services, Food Boxes, Showers, Laundry, Phone services, Clothing Pantry, Hygiene Kits, Peer Recovery, Therapy, Dental, Healthcare, and more Homeless services
Eligibility Criteria: For homeless clients in the Denver metro area
Contact Information: 303-607-0855
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 7am-2pm
Application/Intake: You can fill out a food box application request here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1MvIHKKI7l_lcN57Ai7iEbSIdkqJ82PYjBo02K6elPwbeVQ/viewform

His Love Fellowship

Website: https://www.hislovefellowship.com/
Location: 910 Kalamath St. Denver, CO 80204
Services Offered: Food Bank, meal program
Eligibility Criteria: Food Bank, Food distribution, Men’s & Women’s Breakfast
Contact Information: 303-623-1623
Hours of Operation:
- Food Distribution/Food Pantry: Every Wednesday, except the last of the month from 1-2:30pm
- Men’s Breakfast: 1st Saturday of every month @ 8am, located within their church
- Women’s Breakfast: 2nd Saturday of every month @ 9am, located within their church

The Action Center

Website: https://theactioncenter.org/
Location: 8745 W 14th Ave., Lakewood, CO 80215 (food bank address)
Services Offered: Food pantry (self-service, appointment required), Clothing bank, Mail delivery, Rent assistance, and Xcel assistance
Eligibility Criteria: name, phone number, and email needed to make appointment
Contact Information: 303-237-7704
Hours of Operation: Grocery Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 9:00 AM - 11:45 AM + 1:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Bienvenidos Food Bank

Website: https://bienvenidosfoodbank.org/food-pantry/
Location: 3810 Pecos St., Denver, CO 80211
Services Offered: Food pantry (outside, farmers market style)
Eligibility Criteria: Bring ID + proof of address; wheelchair accessible
Contact Information: 303-433-6328; director@bienvenidosfoodbank.org
Hours of Operation:
- January – October: 1st, 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
- November – December: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Thursdays of the month from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

First Baptist Church Food Pantry & Fridge

Website: https://www.rethinkbaptist.org/about/public-spirit
Location: 1373 Grant St. Denver, CO 80203
Services Offered: Outdoor, 24/7 accessible food pantry and fridge
Eligibility Criteria: Available to all
Contact information: 303-861-2501

Community Ministry of Southwest Denver

Website: https://comministry-denver.org/
Location: 1755 S. Zuni St., Denver, CO 80223
Services Offered: Food pantry (self-serve), Toiletries, Holiday food boxes, Energy assistance, School supplies, and Children’s clothing bank
Eligibility Criteria: Residents living in the 80204, 80219, 80223, 80236 and 80227 (Denver County) zip codes; must bring ID + proof of address for each household member at first visit each year; one visit monthly per household
Contact Information: 303-935-3428
Hours of Operation:
- Food Bank: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:00AM - 1:00PM, and Tuesday from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, and Wednesday evening 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- Clothing Bank: Tuesdays 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM and Wednesdays 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
- Please arrive 30 minutes prior to closing to receive services

YMCA of Metro Denver - Beyond Hunger

Website: https://denverymca.org/programs/uplifting-community/beyond-hunger

Location: 5181 W. Kenyon Ave. Denver, CO 80236 - Several locations listed below
Services Offered: Food pantry
Eligibility Criteria: Available to all
Contact Information: 720–524-2758

More addresses below:

Food Pantries Near The Southwest YMCA:
- Monday from 3-4:30 pm: Valley View Church of God - 4390 S Lowell Blvd, Englewood, CO 80110
- Tuesday from 3:30-5:30 pm: Dead End of Bates & Raritan - 2900 S Shoshone St, Englewood, CO 80110
- Thursday from 3:30-5 pm: Christ the King Lutheran - 2300 S Patton Ct Denver, CO 80219

Food Pantries Near Glendale Sports Center:
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 10 am - 1 pm: Community Ministry - 1755 S Zuni St, Denver, CO 80223
- Wednesday from 6-7:30 pm: Community Ministry 1755 S Zuni St, Denver, CO 80223
- Friday from 2-4 pm: Florence Crittenton High School: 55 S Zuni St, Denver, CO 80223

Food Pantries Near Susan M. Duncan YMCA:
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday from 12-3:45 pm: Community Table- 8555 W 57th Ave, Arvada, CO 80002
- Wednesday from 9-11 am: New Apostolic Church- 5290 Vance St, Arvada, CO 80002
- Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 pm: Abundant Life Community - 6520 Wadsworth Blvd #130, Arvada, CO 80003

Food Pantries Near Aurora YMCA:
- Tuesday, Thursday from 2-3:30 pm: Salvation Army - 802 Quari Ct, Aurora, CO 80011
- Monday - Thursday from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm: Aurora Interfaith Community - 1553 Clinton St, Aurora, CO 80010
- Saturday from 9:30 am - 12 pm: ANSAR Pantry - 16251 E Colfax Ave #208, Aurora, CO 80011

Community Table

Website: https://cotable.org/
Location: 8555 W 57th Ave., Arvada, CO 80002
Services Offered: Emergency food bags, Client choice food pantry, GED test prep, Child waiting area, Mental health care, and Public benefit application assistance (appointment only)
Eligibility Criteria: Must live west of I-25 (proof of address needed); ID needed
Contact Information: 303-424-6685; info@CoTable.org
Hours of Operation:
- Pantry Shopping Hours: Tuesday and Friday: 12 PM - 3:45 PM, Wednesday: 12 PM - 5:45 PM, and Thursday: 10:00 AM - 3:45 PM
- Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Good Shepherd Food Pantry

Website: https://thegoodshepherd.org/our-food-bank
Location: 10785 Melody Drive, Northglenn, CO 80234
Services Offered: Food pantry (pick your own baked goods and produce weekly + boxes of meat, dairy, and preservatives offered monthly)
Eligibility Criteria: Register upon first arrival
Contact Information: 303-452-5478, GSPCoffice10785@gmail.com
Hours of Operation: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM + the third Saturday of each month from 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Integrated Family Community Services

Website: https://ifcs.org/
Location: 3370 South Irving St., Englewood, CO 80110
Services Offered: Food pantry (self-service), Energy/utility assistance, Recreation center passes, and Rental assistance
Eligibility Criteria: register online prior to visiting pantry, bring client ID from registration when visiting pantry; must be below TEFAP income limit (no ID or proof of address required)
Contact Information: 303-789-0501
Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM + 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM and Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM.

St. Anthony’s Food Bank

Website: https://www.stanthonysdenver.org/community/ministries/st-anthonys-food-bank/
Location: 3801 W Ohio Ave., Denver, CO 80219
Services Offered: Food bank
Eligibility Criteria: Address between Federal, Wadsworth, Alameda, and Florida; proof of address + ID needed
Contact Information: 303-935-2431; office@stanthonysdenver.org
Hours of Operation: Tuesday from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM + Friday from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Weinberg Food Pantry

Website: https://www.jewishfamilyservice.org/services/denver-food-pantry
Location: 3201 South Tamarac Drive, Denver 80231
Services Offered:
- Food pantry
  - Fresh produce, frozen protein, dairy products, baked goods, baby supplies, and toiletries available
  - Pet food is offered the third Friday of the month through Colorado: Pet Pantry, held at the Tamarac Family Shelter, 7525 East Hampden Avenue, Denver.
  - Holiday food boxes available for specific holidays

- Utility bill assistance + SNAP enrollment assistance from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM on the second Wednesday each month

Eligibility Criteria: ID + proof of address required, income must be below TEFAP income requirements; two visits a month per household, only up to 130 households served daily
Contact Information: 303-597-5000
Hours of Operation:
- Pantry hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Last Wednesday of every month pantry hours are from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Check-in process: First customer will be served at 10:00 AM but check-in begins from home starting at 9:00 AM via either:
- Texting 833-340-1096 the word “Shop” if you would like to shop for your groceries
- Online check-in at Jewishfamilyservice.org/checkin
- Please wait at home until you receive the message notifying you that your turn is in 30 minutes (when it is your turn to shop, you will receive a message with instructions)

Frontline Farming

Website: www.frontlinefarming.org
Location: 2777 W Parkside Pl. Denver CO 80221
Services Offered: No cost grocery program
Eligibility Criteria: No documents or ID required. Bring your own grocery bag. Please arrive between 12-12:30pm to sign up (on Sundays). Starts promptly at 12:30pm.
Hours of Operation: Sundays 12:00-2:00pm @ Sister Gardens (2861 W 52nd Ave, Denver, CO 80221)

Kaizen Food Rescue:

Website: https://www.kaizenfoodrescue.org/
Services Offered: Food events
Hosts several community pop-up food share events through Colorado, more information for locations and times can be found here: https://www.kaizenfoodrescue.org/calendar

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