Denver Metro “Citywide Food Drive” Saturday, April 25th
Recently a Citywide Communication Council meeting was held to discuss the needs of local food banks. Demand for food bank assistance has multiplied dramatically in light of recent events and the usual suppliers are not able to keep up.
As a combined effort with various faiths, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are working along with their neighbors to help fill this need.
Many local congregations will be engaging in a large Food Drive effort on Saturday, April 25th. Local leaders will organize the when and where of specific drop-offs and pickups.
What follows is a list of area-specific food banks along with any special requests and drop off locations and times. Please consider identifying the food bank nearest you and contributing as you are able.
Arapahoe
Food Bank: Hope Starts Here 20050 E Smoky Hill Rd, Centennial, CO 80015
Special Requests: Cash donations to fix or buy new truck, canned goods, diapers.
Drop off Locations and Times: Cash donations can be made at https://www.hshfoodbank.org/donate/, bags will be dropped off to community members during the week and collected on Saturday, April 25. Will be delivered to pantry the following week.
Aurora
Food Bank: Aurora Interfaith Community Services 1553 Clinton St, Aurora, CO 80010
Special Requests: Only non-perishable items: canned fruits and vegetables; protein (beans chicken, ground beef, tuna); powdered milk; peanut butter; rice; pastas; dried herbs and spices; granola bars; nuts; canned soups, stews and chilis; whole grain cereal; face masks; hand sanitizer; toilet paper; paper towels.
Drop Off Locations and Times: Anytime now until the evening of Friday, April 24.
5252 Truckee St, Denver, CO 80249
There will be a box on the front step for donations and they can ring the doorbell. We are asking for zero contact drop off locations.
Aurora South
Food Bank: Ruby’s Market/Bazaar
Special Requests: Rice: Jasmine or Basmati; dried beans: kidney or black; lentils; oil: olive, canola or vegetable (in a plastic bottle); pasta; powdered milk; salt; sugar (4-5 lb bag); flour (4-5 lb bag); $25 gift card for H-Mart, Walmart, or King Soopers (for meat and fresh items); soap; shampoo; hand sanitizer; laundry soap; disinfectant cleansers/wipes; dental hygiene products; feminine hygiene products; tissues; toilet paper; diapers, wipes and diaper cream.
Drop Off Locations and Times: 10am – 12pm, Saturday, April 25
740 Hudson Street, Denver & 3101 S. Flanders Street, Aurora
Boulder
Food Bank: Erie Food Bank; 635 Pierce St, Erie, CO 80516
Drop Off Locations and Times: Saturday,* May 2* 10am-12pm at one of 3 locations:
Erie Community Center Parking Lot: 450 Powers Street, Erie, CO 80516
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1250 Main Street, Broomfield, CO 80020
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 701 South Boulder Road, Louisville, CO 80027
Food Bank: Community Food Share; 650 S Taylor Ave, Louisville, CO 80027
Drop Off Locations and Times: Saturday,* May 2* 10am-12pm at one of 3 locations:
Erie Community Center Parking Lot: 450 Powers Street, Erie, CO 80516
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1250 Main Street, Broomfield, CO 80020
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 701 South Boulder Road, Louisville, CO 80027
Castle Rock
Food Bank: Health and Hope Center Castle Rock; 1638 Park St, Castle Rock, CO 80109
Special Requests: Canned chili, canned stew, canned meat or chicken soup, feminine hygiene products – especially tampons, laundry pods (we will divide these up so that more families get them), taco seasoning and/or taco shells, canned tuna fish.
Drop Off Locations and Times: Donations can be dropped off between 8 am and 1 pm, Monday – Friday in the back of the Help & Hope Center Food Bank.
Food Bank: Valley View Cares, a branch of SECOR;
11004 Wildfield Lane, Littleton, CO 80125
Drop off at Valley View Cares Friday 12-4, Saturday 9-1 (Go around back and look for Valley View Cares sign)
Columbine
Food Bank: Integrated Family Community Services (IFCS)
Drop off Location and Times: IFCS (3370 S Irving St, Englewood, CO 80110) M-F 8:30-11:30a; 1-3p (no afternoon dropoff Wednesday)
Food Bank: Open Arms
Drop Off Locations and Times: by appointment only call (720) 288-0155
Denver
Food Bank: Jewish Family Services; 3201 S Tamarac Dr, Denver
Special Requests: Canned fruit, peanut butter, cereal/oatmeal, canned soup, canned salmon/tuna, diapers (sizes 5 and 6) and wipes.
Drop Off Locations and Times: Drop off at one of the following locations from 12-3pm on Saturday, April 25th
Hope United Methodist Church 5105 S. Dayton Street, Greenwood Village, CO
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 6061 S. Havana St. Englewood, CO
Covenant Cupboard Food Pantry 5400 S. Yosemite, Greenwood Village, CO
Food Bank: Covenant Cupboard (located at the east side or rear of Presbyterian Church of the Covenant) 5400 South Yosemite St., Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Drop Off Locations and Times: Drop off at one of the following locations from 12-3pm on Saturday, April 25th
Hope United Methodist Church 5105 S. Dayton Street, Greenwood Village, CO
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 6061 S. Havana St. Englewood, CO
Covenant Cupboard Food Pantry 5400 S. Yosemite, Greenwood Village, CO
Denver North
Food Bank: Northglenn Christian Food Bank; 1800 E 105th Pl, Northglenn, CO 80233
Special Requests: Cereal, mac and cheese, peanut butter, canned goods, monetary donations.
Drop Off Locations and Times: Please drop off at one of these locations: 9am – 12am Saturday April 25, Trailer in parking lot of 100 Malley Dr Northglenn CO 80223
Trailer in parking lot of 3501 Summit Grove Parkway, Thornton, CO 80241
Food Bank: Thornton Community Food Bank; 8990 York St., Thornton, CO 80229
Special Requests: saltine crackers, mac and cheese, tuna fish, canned vegetables (no corn or green beans) peas, carrots, pasta, large oatmeals (not packets), spaghetti sauce, canned tomatoes, diapers, baby wipes, monetary donations.
Drop Off Locations and Times: Please drop off at one of these locations: 9am – 12am Saturday April 25, Trailer in parking lot of 100 Malley Dr Northglenn CO 80223
Trailer in parking lot of 3501 Summit Grove Parkway, Thornton, CO 80241 (Summit Grove Building)
Front Range
Food Bank: To benefit the Spanish Branch
Drop Off Locations and Times: 12-5pm April 25
Evergreen Building — 7645 Malamute Dr, Evergreen, CO 80439
and
Jewell Building — 6465 W Jewell Ave, Lakewood, CO 80232
Littleton
Food Bank: St Mary’s Catholic Church Food Pantry & Meals on Wheels
Drop Off Locations and Times: 1-3pm Saturday, April 25 1939
East Easter Ave., Centennial, CO 80122
Parker
Food Bank: Parker Task Force
Special Requests: Rice-A-Roni; fruit snacks; BBQ sauce; Bisquick; flour; homestyle bakes; snack crackers; juice; oil; pickles; mac and cheese cups; graham crackers; Quaker oats; organic food; gluten free; honey; nuts; juice boxes; tomato soup; saltines; coffee; chili; helpers; wheat thins; white beans; hand sanitizer; liquid hand soap; napkins; paper towels; zip lock bags; laundry detergent; cleaning supplies; lotion; body wash; diapers – Size 5/6 ; dishwasher soap; toilet paper; dog food. Grocery store gift cards in any amount!
Drop off Locations and Times:
April 25th 9-11:30AM
Mainstreet Building
20850 Main Street
Parker, CO 80138
AND
Across Ponderosa HS
7160 Bayou Gulch Rd
Parker, CO 80134
Non-Contact Drop Off:
Drive through and open your trunk and volunteers will get your donation.
Parker South
Food Bank: Parker Task Force; 19105 Longs Way, Parker, CO 80134
Special Requests: Rice-A-Roni; fruit snacks; BBQ sauce; Bisquick; flour; homestyle bakes; snack crackers; juice; oil; pickles; mac and cheese cups; graham crackers; Quaker oats; organic food; gluten free; honey; nuts; juice boxes; tomato soup; saltines; coffee; chili; helpers; wheat thins; white beans; hand sanitizer; liquid hand soap; napkins; paper towels; zip lock bags; laundry detergent; cleaning supplies; lotion; body wash; diapers – Size 5/6 ; dishwasher soap; toilet paper; dog food. Grocery store gift cards in any amount!
Drop Off Locations and Times: Empty Grocery bags left on neighbors doorsteps April 25-29. May 2, homeowners leave bag(s) of donations on doorstep by 8am. Volunteers will pick up donations by 11:30.
Food Bank: Helping Hands of Harvest; 826 South Elbert Street Elizabeth, CO 80107
Drop Off Locations and Times: We will ask people to drop off groceries at one of three locations from 9:00 – 11:30 AM:
Mainstreet Building 20850 Main Street, Parker, CO 80138
Stake Center 7160 Bayou Gulch Road, Parker, CO 80134
Elizabeth Building 34200 CO RD 17, Elizabeth, CO
Drive Through and open your trunk and volunteers will get your donation!
Westminster
Food Bank: Broomfield FISH; 6 Garden Center, Broomfield, CO 80020
Special Requests: Cereal, peanut butter, canned meats, oatmeal, mac and cheese, monetary donations
Drop Off Locations and Times: 10am-12pm Saturday, April 25,
13370 Lowell Blvd, Broomfield, CO 80023
Food Bank: Growing Home; 3489 W 72nd Ave #110, Westminster, CO 80030
Special Requests: Rice, pasta, canned soups, canned meats, monetary donations, cleaning supplies, gloves and masks for workers and boxes to put food in to give to clients.
Drop Off Locations and Times: 10am-12pm Saturday, April 25, 1951 Elmwood Lane, Westminter, CO 80221
13370 Lowell Blvd, Broomfield, CO 80023
All members of the local faith community are invited to support these efforts! Additional information will be added to this webpage as it becomes available.