Brother Jeff’s Cultural Center & Cafe
Open mic sessions (spoken word, poetry), jazz bands, film premiers and connections; Kwanza celebrations every year.
- 303-297-0823
- brotherjeff1@earthlink.net
- www.brotherjeff.com
- 2836 Welton St., Denver, CO 80205
211 Colorado
Confidential and multilingual service connecting people to vital resources across the state. With a database that is updated daily, 2-1-1 Colorado can connect you to critical resources simply by dialing a three-digit number or searching via 211colorado.org
Backpack Society
Backpack Society partners with schools in Douglas County, Littleton and Englewood School Districts to provide meals to kids on weekend and breaks when they don"t have access to the school meal programs. We also provide weekly groceries to their family or school staff that might need extra help. By partnering with schools we are able to identify kids struggling with food insecurity. With the assistance of the parent or the school, kids are signed up for the program(s) that work best for their situation.
- 720-583-2224
- info@backpacksociety.org
- https://www.backpacksociety.org/
- 213 W County Line Road, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
Aurora Interfaith
An Aurora nonprofit that feeds the hungry and supports residents with essential services, including a brick-and-mortar food pantry and a mobile fresh market. Supported by a largely volunteer workforce, they focus on community, compassion, and care, providing 5–7 days of food and connecting individuals with resources.
- 303-360-0260
- office@aurorainterfaith.org
- https://www.aurorainterfaith.org/
- 1553 Clinton Street, Aurora, CO 80010
Benefits in Action
We have various services available, including application assistance for various social benefit programs, food delivery, and education programs.
- 720-221-8354
- 1-888-496-4252
- info@benefitsinaction.org
- https://www.benefitsinaction.org/
- 12157 W Cedar Dr, Suite 100, Lakewood, CO 80228
Clover’s Closet
Clover"s Closet is a 501 3(c) nonprofit providing free formal attire to students attending school events. We also offer clothing for the whole family through our Community Outreach program. We are based in Castle Rock, Colorado and serve the Denver Metro area. We have no financial or geographical restrictions and offer an all-inclusive environment. We do not have a storefront, but offer pop up events twice a year for our prom and homecoming events.
- karen.davis@cloverscloset.org
- https://www.cloverscloset.org/
- 4528 Trailside Drive, Castle Rock, CO 80109
Douglas County Human Services
Childcare, child support, employment, energy, food assistance, financial, medical, mental health, older adult, veteran, person with disability, adult and child protection, and transit resources for all those who reside in Douglas county. To report child abuse, ask for intake worker, Child Protection, Youth in Conflict. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income households in Colorado purchase food. It provides a monthly benefit that helps families and individuals buy the food they need for good health. The benefit is provided based on income, resources and the number of individuals in the household. Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT)cards are used to access the benefit and can be used similar to debit cards at participating food stores. Individuals, couples and families may qualify if they meet the income and other eligibility criteria.
- 303-688-4825
- 303-660-7400
- https://www.douglas.co.us/human-services/
- 4400 Castleton Court, Castle Rock, CO 80109
Food Resource Hotline
The Food Resource Hotline connects Coloradans to needed food and nutrition resources, regardless of legal status. All caller information is confidential and services are available in 150+ languages.
Help & Hope Center
Help & Hope Center is a non-profit human service organization dedicated to providing assistance to people in Douglas and Elbert counties who are in serious economic need, at risk of homelessness, or in a similar crisis. We address immediate needs by consistently providing food and other necessities for homeless, low income, and financially fragile in our community.
- 303-688-1114
- info@helpandhopecenter.org
- https://www.helpandhopecenter.org/
- 1638 Park St., Castle Rock, CO 80109
Hunger Free Colorado
Let’s work together to make sure that all Coloradans have sustainable access to nutritious, affordable food every day where they need it and when they need it.
- 720-328-1284
- 855-855-4626
- info@hungerfreecolorado.org
- https://hungerfreecolorado.org
- 1355 S Colorado Blvd., Suite 201, Denver, CO 80222
Integrated Family Community Services
Integrated Family Community Services (IFCS) provides basic human services and enrichment programs to low-income people, using community resources. IFCS fosters self-sufficiency and respects the dignity of each client, serving the greater Denver metro area.
- 303-789-0501
- https://ifcs.org/
- 3370 S. Irving St., Englewood, CO 80110
Little Flower Assistance Center
This Catholic Charities powerhouse is a food pantry, clothing closet and resource center that offers tremendous support for the community. Little Flower partners with a host of amazing parishes, businesses, agencies, organizations and volunteers to receive and distribute food and critical supplies to neighbors in Aurora and beyond.
- 855-777-5280
- info@ccdenver.org
- https://ccdenver.org/food/
- 11149 E. 14th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80010
Manna Care
The Manna Care Food Pantry serves our community by assisting with food insecurity through our weekly self-shop market. Our mission is to meet physical needs while offering dignity, compassion, and the love of Christ to every guest.
- 303-791-4100
- info@chcc.org
- https://chcc.org/missions-manna/
- 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Parker Task Force
The Parker Task Force for Human Services is dedicated to providing individuals and families in our community with food, limited financial assistance and other support services to help them become self-sufficient.
- 303-841-3460
- foodbank@parkertaskforce.org
- www.parkertaskforce.org
- 19105 Long Way, Parker, CO 80134
Metro Caring
As Colorado’s leading frontline anti-hunger organization, Metro Caring works with our community to meet people’s immediate need for nutritious food while building a movement to address the root causes of hunger. Also provide assistance obtaining documents such as birth certificates and financial assistance.
- 303-860-7200
- info@MetroCaring.org
- https://www.metrocaring.org/
- 1100 E. 18th Ave. Denver, CO 80218
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
This Federal nutrition program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), helps low-income households purchase food. Families and individuals can receive a monthly benefit to buy healthy food. They can double their benefits value by shopping at participating vendors that support the Double Up Food Bucks program.
- 800-816-4451
- 303-866-5700
- https://cdhs.colorado.gov/snap
- CDHS 1575 Sherman St., Denver, CO 80203
Colorado WIC (Women Infant & Children) Program
WIC Colorado is a free, federally funded program supporting low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding individuals, as well as infants and children under age five. It provides nutritious food, nutrition education, and healthcare referrals to families at nutritional risk. Eligible families, including those on Medicaid or SNAP, receive monthly benefits for healthy foods like milk, eggs, fruits, and vegetables. Visit website to contact your local WIC office.
Jewish Family Services
JFS is a nonprofit human services organization that serves anyone in need – regardless of their circumstances or religious beliefs. We believe in a shared responsibility to support impactful changes throughout our community. Founded 153 years ago, we currently offer more than 30 programs and services, including food security, housing stability, mental health counseling, aging care, employment support, refugee resettlement, chaplaincy and Jewish life, disability services, and aeroponic farming.
- Main Office: 303-597-5000
- Intake: 720-248-4701
- https://www.jewishfamilyservice.org/services
- 3201 South Tamarac Drive, Denver, CO 80231
Buy Nothing Project
BuyNothing offers people a way to give and receive, share, lend, and express gratitude through a worldwide gift economy network in which the true wealth is the web of connections formed between people. We believe that communities are more resilient, sustainable, equitable, and joyful when they have functional gift economies.
Colorado Food Cluster
The Colorado Food Cluster (CFC) is a nonprofit partnership providing free, healthy meals and food access to kids and families across Colorado, especially those facing food insecurity, by delivering meal boxes (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks) directly to homes, removing stigma, and supporting childcare centers, aiming to boost child well-being and family economic mobility through innovative, culturally relevant food systems.