Essential Food Resources
The SJC² Partnership believes that caring for one another is a reflection of God’s love. This page connects you with local organizations providing food, transportation, and essential resources for those in need.
Food Pantries
Advent Lutheran Church
Call for hours 303-428-7501
7979 Meade St.
Westminster CO 80030
*Call for information
Agape Christian Church
Fri 11am-2pm
2501 California St.
Denver CO 80205
*COSC referral
Aurora Interfaith Task Force
Call for appointment 303-360-0260
1553 Clinton St.
Aurora CO 80010
*By Appointment
BGOLDN
Tues 12:00pm-4:00pm
Weds 11:00am-3:00pm
Thurs 9:00am-1:00pm & 4:00pm-7:00pm
Friday 11:00am-4:00pm
17455 W 16th Ave
Golden CO 80401
*Proof of residency or workplace needed
Calvary Golden Church
M-Th,10am-3pm
1320 Arapahoe St
Golden CO 80401
*Proof of residency needed
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Mon-Fri 1pm-1:30pm
1535 Logan St.
Denver CO 80203
*All are welcome
Church in the City-Beth Abraham
Wednesday 11am–12:30pm
1580 Gaylord St
Denver CO 80206
*Call for information 303-322-5733
Community Ministry
M, W, Th from 10:00am-1:00pm
Tuesday from 1pm-4:00 pm
Wednesday evenings from 5:30pm-7:00pm
1755 S. Zuni
Denver CO 80223
*ID needed
Community Table
Tuesday and Friday 12pm to 3:45pm
Wednesday 12pm to 5:45pm
Thursday 10am to 3:45pm
4600 W. 60th Ave.
Arvada CO 80003
*Link2feed ID needed
David Clifton Ministries
Friday 6:30pm
1533 Glen Ayr Dr.
Lakewood CO 80215
*All are welcome
Denver Inner City Parish
Tuesday 11:30am-2:30pm
Wednesday 4pm-7pm
Thursday 2pm-4pm
Friday 10am-1pm
FIRST SATURDAY of Every Month 9am-12pm
1212 Mariposa St.
Denver CO 80204
*By Appointment 303-629-0636
Friends of St. Andrews
M, T, Th, F 10:15am to 12:30pm
1525 Dallas Street
Aurora CO 80010
Call for information 303-364-2329
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Greater Park Hill Community
Wednesday 10am-12:30pm
2823 Fairfax St.
Denver CO 80207
*Proof of Residency needed
Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Food Pantryprovides supplemental food to make ends meet without sacrificing a family’s health and well-being. Register.
His Love Fellowship ChurchWednesday Food Bank 12:00 – 2:00 PMOpen every Wednesday, except the last of the month
Integrated Family Community ServicesThe Market @ IFCS is a free grocery store allowing people earning low-incomes or no incomes to shop for grocery staples once a month. Register Here.
JeffCoEatsWe deliver bags of weekend food (Totes of Hope), pantry staples, and school snacks to over 40 locations throughout Jefferson County. To see a list of the schools, libraries, churches, clinics, rec centers and Section-8 housing we deliver to, click HERE
Joyful Journeys We are a donation-based food pantry. We serve anyone in need, all are welcome! Please schedule here.
Masjid Al-Shuhada’ Downtown Denver Islamic Center Our food pantry provides essential support to those facing food insecurity. It is open to everyone to take what they need, when they need it. Apply Here. Or text "DDIC" to 726879
Metro Caring Everyone needs fresh and nutritious food to live happy, healthy lives. We welcome anyone to shop in our free grocery store stocked with locally sourced and donated products. Make an appointment.
Open Door Ministries The food bank shares Christ’s love by providing practical food and household needs to the west Denver community.
The Action Center To get groceries from our Food Market, Make an Appointment Here. Appointments fill up fast, so check back often.
The Golden Pantry is for residents and families who reside in the zip codes 80401 and 80403.
Tin Shed Food Pantry We hope that while you are shopping with us, you will feel our support, care and love for you and your family.
Twin Parishes Food Bank Tuesday & Thursday 10:00am —12:00pm & 1:00pm — 3:00pm
We Don’t Waste hosts eight markets a month, serving thousands of people.
Mobile Food Banks
Brown Bag Ministries a nonprofit organization focused on aiding our neighbors through our mobile food bank.
CitySquare DenverCitySquare Denver is a one-stop shop for Denver neighbors in need. (general stuff - not food bank)
FindHelp Findhelp has resources for food pantries and meal programs near you. You can also find housing, financial assistance, health care, and more. (Huge resource list)
Free Meals
AGAPE CHRISTIAN CHURCH: 2501 California St.; Sat., 11:30am-12:15PM mealsforpoor.org
CAFE 180: 3315 S. Broadway.; 303-731-4510; Monday - Friday Breakfast: 8am–2pm Lunch: 10:30am–2pm. cafe180.org
CATHEDRAL OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION: 1530 Logan St.; sandwiches & coffee M-F. 8:30am; denvercathedral.org
CATS NOT COPS: 303 22nd St.; Tues, Thurs, Sun 4pm; catsnotcops.com
CHRIST’S BODY MINISTRIES: 850 Lincoln; Monday -Friday 7AM-9AM. Breakfast, clothing, showers, pastoral care and other community resources. Call (303) 860-1272 for updated schedules. & Every Friday @ 9AM at Christ’s Body at 850 Lincoln St., we provide an epic sausage and pancake breakfast to those in need. christsbody.org
CHRIST IN THE CITY: Home-cooked meal, weekly; Lunch in the Park is on Wednesdays and every 2nd Saturday of each month from 12-1 at Benedict Fountain Park (Tremont and 22nd); christinthecity.org
DENVER RESCUE MISSION: 1130 Park Avenue West; 303-294-0157; 3 meals 7 days/week; 5:30am, 12pm, 6pm; denverrescuemission.org
DENVER RESCUE MISSION 48TH AVE CENTER: 4600 E 48th Ave; (303) 297-1815 denverrescuemission.org
DENVER RESCUE MISSION THE CROSSING: 6090 Smith Rd Suite # 2003 denverrescuemission.org
FOOD NOT BOMBS: Sun. 3 p.m.; 2180 Stout St (near Mercury Café); Instagram: @denverfoodnotbombs
HARE KRISHNA TEMPLE: 1400 Cherry St.; free vegetarian feast on Sun. Midday feast and every major holiday; krishnadenver.com
HAVEN OF HOPE: 1101 W. 7th Ave.; 303-607-0855; M-F only: 7am-1pm. 8am breakfast, 11am lunch; thoh.org
HIS LOVE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: 910 Kalamath St.; Men’s breakfast 1st Sat. of the month, 8-10am, Women’s breakfast 2nd Sat., 9-11am; Wednesday Food Bank, 12:00 – 2:00 PM
(Food Bank open every Wednesday, except the last of the month) hislovefellowship.com
HOLY GHOST CATHOLIC CHURCH: 1900 California St.; Sandwiches, M-Sat., 10-10:30am; holyghostchurch.org
LAKEWOOD LUNCH PROGRAM: 1580 Yarrow St.; for ages 60 and older. Mondays-Thursdays. Lunch is served at 11:45 a.m. by reservation. lakwoodco.gov
MEAN STREET MINISTRIES: 1380 Ammons St.; Cafe open Mon. - Thurs. 8:30AM-12:00PM; meanstreetministries.org
ST. CLARE’S MINISTRY AT ST. PETER AND ST. MARY: 126 W. 2nd Ave.; 303-722-878; 1 Dinner at 4pm on Tues; Also offers a change of clothes, toiletries and sleeping bags when available; stpeterandmary.org
ST. ELIZABETH’S: Speer Blvd. & Arapahoe St. (Auraria Campus); 11am 7 days/week; soup, sandwich and dessert; stelizabethdenver.org
SAME CAFÉ: 2023 E. Colfax Ave; 720-530-6853; Restaurant serving mostly organic food—not free, but pay what you can or work off your meal in the kitchen; Open Mon.-Sat., 11am to 2pm; Closed Sun. & holidays; soallmayeat.org
SENIOR SUPPORT SERVICES: 846 East 18th Ave; 303-832-1622; For those 60 and older - Monday - Friday Breakfast 7 am - 9 am Lunch 11:30 am - 12:30 pm; seniorsupportservices.org
THE GATHERING PLACE: 1535 High St.; 303-321-4198; Serves women, children and transgender individuals. Offers 3 meals a day - 8:30am, 11:30am & 3:30pm; tgpdenver.org
THE TABLE: 2100 N. Wadsworth Blvd.; 303-238-7676; Thursday 6:00pm meal, 6:30pm worship service. bethlehemdenver.org
TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 1820 Broadway, M, T, Th, F 11:45 am mealsforpoor.org
URBAN PEAK: 2100 Stout St.; 303-974-2900; For those 24 or younger, Three meals a day, Open 7 days a week from 8am-8pm urbanpeak.org
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA: 2877 Lawrence St.; Sack lunches, clothing closet and hygiene kits, Sun 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Monday-Thursday 9am-1pm & 2pm-6pm; voacolorado.org