Cooking Matters
Cooking Matters provides resources to help parents and caregivers develop their skills when shopping for and cooking healthy foods on a budget.
Rotary Club of Castle Rock Task Force
The Douglas/Elbert Task Force, "Task Force", endeavors to meet the immediate needs of residents of Douglas and Elbert County who are in financial distress and at risk of becoming homeless. The objective is to help them work through troublesome times with dignity. Services include: food and toiletries, funds for housing assistance, utility assistance, emergency overnight lodging, transportation, prescription and dental assistance, clothing and household items, referrals and information to other agencies and resources.
- rotarycastlerock@gmail.com
- https://rotaryclubofcastlerock.org/stories/douglas-elbert-task-force
- PO Box 1045, Castle Rock, CO 80104
Just Between Friends
Just Between Friends (JBF) is a popular consignment event chain specializing in gently used children's clothing, toys, baby gear, and maternity items at 50–90% off retail. Operating over 150 popup locations in the U.S., these community sales allow families to buy high-quality items and sell outgrown items for profit.
Mean Street Ministry
Mean Street Ministry (MSM) is a nonprofit, multi-denominational Christian outreach ministry that aims to bring transformation in the lives of the broken through outreach and building relationships. Our services include a food bank, cafe, ministry, and showers.
- 303-232-2500
- info@meanstreetministry.org
- https://www.meanstreetministry.org/
- PO Box 260491, Lakewood, CO 80226
St. Andrew Market
St. Andrew Market focuses on building relationships, walking alongside, and caring for the community. We help to bridge the hunger gap and offer everyday household necessities in a free, safe, and low-barrier market where families can shop for supplemental food, diapers, and hygiene items. We need your help stocking our shelves!
- 720-237-2120
- market@gostandrew.com
- https://gostandrew.com/market
- 5933 South Fairfield Street Littleton, CO 80120
St. Elizabeth’s Pantry
St. Elizabeth’s Pantry is open to individuals and families on most Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. We provide non-perishable foods, toiletries, and cleaning supplies. If you are in need, please stop by!
- 303-799-1036
- supportstaff@paxchristi.org
- https://paxchristi.org/service/st-elizabeths-pantry
- 10675 Jaguar Dr., Lone Tree, CO 80124
St. Francis of Assisi Food Pantry
Caring for people faced with Suburban Poverty, restoring hope and dignity, and guiding them toward a self-sufficient life!
- 303-847-2606
- https://www.stfranciscr.org/food-pantry
- 2746 Fifth St, Castle Rock, CO 80104
FoodBank of Kiowa Creek Community Church
The FoodBank of Kiowa Creek Community Church reopened in early 2020 after a thorough renovation of our facilities and management. Our friendly and able staff welcome you to visit and tour our beautiful facility. Our new client choice grocery store-like facility that lets “YOU shop for what YOU want” is located on the main (middle) level of the Fellowship Hall.
- FoodBank: 303-243-6500
- Church: 303-621-2376
- TheKiowaCreekChurch@gmail.com
- https://kiowacreek.org/foodbank-of-kiowa-creek-community-church/
- 231 Cheyenne Street, Kiowa, Colorado 80117
The Rock Food Bank
The first and third Saturday of each month from 9:00am – 11:00am we have a drive-up food bank distribution for people in need. We typically serve 100-150 families on a Saturday and provide them with multiple days supply of food and other necessities.
- 303-688-0777
- Lindy@therock.org
- www.therock.org/foodbank
- 4881 Cherokee Dr., Castle Rock, CO 80109
OUR Center
OUR Center in Longmont, CO, is a comprehensive Family Resource Center that empowers low-income families within the St. Vrain Valley School District to achieve self-sufficiency. They provide essential services, including a community cafe, food market, clothing, and housing/utility assistance, plus early childhood education through the Aspen Center for Child Development.
- 303-772-5529
- info@ourcenter.org
- https://www.ourcenter.org/
- 220 Collyer St, Longmont, CO 80501
WeeCycle
WeeCycle is a Denver-based nonprofit that collects and distributes new/gently used baby gear—such as diapers, formula, strollers, and car seats—to Colorado families in need. They partner with local organizations to provide these essentials, while also reducing waste by recycling or reusing items, serving thousands of children annually.
- 720-319-7792
- info@WeeCycle.org
- https://weecycle.org/
- 5590 Joliet St., Denver, CO 80239
Lifeline Support
Lifeline is a federal program that lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service.
Servicios De La Raza
Servicios de La Raza’s mission is to build and cultivate a thriving Colorado Latino community in which all members have the opportunities, and the support systems to achieve equity, self-sufficiency, and self-determination to lead a healthy quality of life. The network of services offered include Essential Services, Health Resources, Economic Development, Victim Support, Re-Entry Services, and Youth Initiatives.
Aurora Mental Health & Recovery: Homeless Services
Aurora Mental Health & Recovery Homeless Services program provides people in need with mental and behavioral health care, crisis services, case management, and other services designed to improve their chances of attaining long-term housing security. Our Street Outreach team is focused on meeting people’s immediate needs first. Then, we build relationships and trust with our clients, enabling us to provide clinical case management and individual therapy. Our drop-in center hours are M-F 9am-5pm but closes early at 1pm on Wednesdays.
- 303-364-3481
- https://www.auroramhr.org/get-help/services/homeless-services/
- 1544 Elmira Street, Aurora, CO 80010
Bannock Youth & Family Center
Bannock Youth and Family Center offers three unique programs to help youth and families reach self-sufficiency. Participants in Bannock Youth and Family Center programs receive case management services to help support them in their employment, education, independent living, parenting skills and more.
- 720-217-3884
- https://www.voacolorado.org/locations/bannock-youth-family-center/
- 455 Bannock, Denver, CO 80204
Bridge House
Bridge House is on a mission to end homelessness. We offer adults experiencing homelessness, or at risk of homelessness, a continuum of programming, called the Bridge of Opportunity, spanning from low barrier basic need services to robust programs with access to paid work, housing, and support services.
Colfax Community Network
Colfax Community Network improves and strengthens the family and community life of the individuals, families, and children living in the transient house, primarily along Colfax Avenue. Providing needed information, resources, and services, we work alongside adults, children, and parents to help them see their value. We offer many tangible resources to lighten emotional and financial burdens and encourage stability. Connecting families to resources for housing, parenting classes, education, or career development, we devote even more energy to investing in the community’s youth, giving them the opportunity to learn and lead. Surrounded by staff and volunteers who believe in their power, they see they can succeed in the future and begin transforming their lives and communities today.
- 303-318-4242
- RNadeau@MHBHC.org
- https://www.milehighbehavioralhealthcare.org/colfax-community-network-afterschool
- 10190 E. Montview Blvd., Aurora 80010
Douglas County Homeless Engagement, Assistance, & Resource Team (HEART)
The Homeless Engagement, Assistance and Resource Team (HEART) is Douglas County’s front-line response team for individuals experiencing homelessness. Formed in 2022, HEART is a co-responder program pairing navigators with local law enforcement to provide outreach, support and resources. HEART Navigators are experts in housing, behavioral health and case management. They meet people where they are with empathy and help connect them to the services they need.
Volunteers of America Colorado
Through more than 50 distinct human service programs throughout the state of Colorado, including housing and healthcare, Volunteers of America helps more than 141,894 Coloradoans each year. Since 1896, our ministry of service has supported and empowered America’s most vulnerable groups, including at-risk youth, the frail elderly, low-income families, homeless individuals and families, women and children escaping domestic violence, and those seeking affordable housing solutions. Services include housing and shelter programs, hunger services, volunteer services, community support, Veteran support (720-501-3367), and the Mission (303-295-2165).
- 303-297-0408
- info@voacolorado.org
- volunteer@voacolorado.org
- https://www.voacolorado.org/
- 2660 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80205
Food Bank of the Rockies
Food Bank of the Rockies serves 32 counties in Colorado. If your county is not in our service area, please call the Food Resource Hotline to find a food pantry or distribution near you.