Essential Food Resources

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)

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

Open Door Ministries
Call for information 303-830-2201
1567 Marion Street
Denver CO 80218
*Registration needed (This is an enormous rabbit hole)

We Don’t Waste hosts eight markets a month, serving thousands of people.

Food Pantries

Agape Christian Church We distribute food as a no-cost grocer model on Friday from 11 am-2 pm.

BGOLDN provides food-insecure students and families within Golden, Colorado with sustainable access to fresh, healthy, culturally appropriate food.

Brown Bag Ministries a nonprofit organization focused on aiding our neighbors through our mobile food bank.

Cathedral of the Immaculate ConceptionThe food pantry is located in the alley to the northeast of the Cathedral itself.

CitySquare DenverCitySquare Denver is a one-stop shop for Denver neighbors in need.

FindHelp Findhelp has resources for food pantries and meal programs near you. You can also find housing, financial assistance, health care, and more.

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.

JeffCoEats We 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.

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