F O O D   B A N K S

    DENVER COUNTY


Adventist Community Services
5045 West 1st Avenue
Denver CO 80219
303-935-7386
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10:00am - 2:15pm

People Served:  Anyone in need who has a referral from another organization; picture I.D.  Social Security number, and birth date required.
Services: Emergency food given once every four (4) months, children and adult clothing, and emergency counseling referrals.
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Agape Christian Church
2501 California Street
Denver CO 80205
303-296-2454
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Emergency food provided to low income residents of Northeast Denver.
Need: Proof of income and residency required.

    Site(s):    Campbell AME Church
        1500 East 22nd Avenue
        Denver, CO 80205
        303-839-5058
        Hours:  Tuesday, 9:00am - Noon
                       Friday, Noon - 2:00pm

        Community Seventh Day Adventist Church
        2455 East 36th Avenue
        Denver, CO 80205
        303-329-0129
        Hours:   Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

        Epworth United Methodist Church
        3401 High Street
        Denver CO 80205
        303-295–2468
        Hours:   Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

        People’s Presbyterian Church
        2780 York Street
        Denver CO 80205
        303-297-9071
        Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
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FOOD BANKS
DENVER COUNTY
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Avondale Lutheran Church
1500 Irving Street
Denver CO 80204
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - Noon

Need: Referral letter from agency and proof of residency in the area bound by 10th Avenue and 26th Avenue, Sheridan Blvd. and Broadway required.
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Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
1530 Logan Street
Denver CO 80203
303-831-7010
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Emergency food for residents living in the area bound by Broadway and Race Street, 8th Avenue and 20th Avenue.  Food given at 10:30 am to clients who call the previous day.  Need: Proof of residency and call a day ahead.
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Berkeley United Methodist Church
5200 West 43rd Avenue
Denver CO 80212
303-421-3349
Hours: Sunday, 10:30am -11:45am
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Berkeley Baptist Church
4050 West 44th Avenue
Denver CO 80212
303-477-3002
Hours: Tuesday, 10:30am

All are invited to share the bounty of breads, pastries, and cakes.
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Broadway Assistance Center
St. Joseph’s Redemptorist
605 West 6th Avenue
West 6th Avenue and Galapago
303-893-4108
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 10:00am -1:00pm

Emergency food available for residents living in the area bound by 6th Avenue, I-25 and Washington Street. 
Need: Proof of residency.
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES & COMMUNITY SERVICES
    Central Emergency Assistance Center
    1440 Poplar Street
    Denver CO 80220
    303-399-1558
    Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:00am - Noon, 12:30pm - 3:30pm

    Need: Proof of residency in zip code 80202, 80203, 80205, 80206, 80207, 80209, 80216, 80218, 80220, 80222,80224,80231 or 80237 required.
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    Southwest Emergency Assistance Center
    902 South Sheridan Blvd.
    Denver CO 80226
    303-922-5205
    Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9:00am - Noon, 12:30pm - 3:30pm

    Need: Proof of residency in zip code 80110, 80123, 80204, 80214, 80219, 80223, 80225, 80227, 80235, or 80236 required.
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Champa House
2544 Champa Street
Denver CO 80205
303-294-9961

Services: Emergency food for two or more people one (1) time a month.  Provides meals 3 times a day and a brunch on Sunday.

    Northeast Emergency Assistance Center
    6621 East 72nd Avenue
    Commerce City CO 80022
    303-287-1127
    Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:00am - Noon, 12:30pm - 3:30pm

    Need: Proof of residency in zip code 80239, 80240, or 80249 required.
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    North Area Cares
    7280 Irving Street, #106A
    Westminster CO 80030
    303-427-6256
    Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:00am - Noon, 12:30pm - 3:30pm

    Need: Proof of residency in zip code 80211, 80212 or 80221.
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    Southwest Emergency Assistance Center
    902 South Sheridan Blvd.
    Denver CO 80226
    303-922-5205
    Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9:00am - Noon, 12:30pm - 3:30pm

    Need: Proof of residency in zip code 80110, 80123, 80204, 80214, 80219, 80223, 80225, 80227, 80235, or 80236 required.

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Cherry Hills Community Church
3651 South Colorado Blvd.
Englewood CO 80110
303-781-0091
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.  Distributes food on Tuesday at 11:00am or 6:30pm.

Need: Proof of residency in zip codes 80222 or 80237 required
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Colorado AIDS Project
701 East Colfax Ave, #212
Denver CO 80203
303-837-1501
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

People Served: People with AIDS; the intake procedure is based on medical guidelines.
Services: Food, financial assistance, buddy program, legal affairs, support groups, counseling.
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Colorado Prison Association
1865 Larimer Street
Denver CO 80202
303-297-0408 (#25)
Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9:30am -12:30pm

People served: People who have a referral from a parole or probation officer. 
Services: Food, clothing, bus tokens, and tools.  Also, provides family bus trips to prison facilities.
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Commodity Supplemental Food Program Food Assistance
80 South Santa Fe Drive (entrance on Bayaud-3 blocks north of Alameda)
Denver CO 80223
303-436-2800
Hours Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm and two (2) Saturdays each month (call for dates.)

People served: Pregnant and postpartum women, children under 6 years of age, seniors 60 and over.  Must live in Denver County (includes Montbello).  Call for income guidelines and for documents required to apply.
Services: Monthly pick-up of staple foods (vegetables, fruits, milk/formula, grains, protein, etc.)
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Community Ministry of S.W. Denver Food Bank
3096 South Sheridan Blvd.
Denver CO 80219
303-936-0469
Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00am - Noon

Need: Proof of residency in area bound by Broadway and Sheridan Blvd., Dartmouth and 6th Avenue.
Needs: Photo I.D. and utility bill required.
Services: Food (including government commodities when available).  Emergency food bank will serve anyone on a one-time basis regardless of address.
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Crossroads of the Rockies
4201 West Kentucky Avenue
Denver CO 80219
303-922-8772
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00am - 1:00pm

People Served: Anyone in need; identification required.  Services: Food and clothing bank.
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Curtis Park Community Center
929 29th Street
Denver CO 80205
303-295-2399
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Need Proof of residence in the area bound by Broadway and Humboldt, 20th Avenue and I-25 required.  Must call first.
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Denver Department of  Human Services
1200 Federal Blvd.
Denver CO 80204
720-944-3666
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Limited emergency assistance for food available for low income residents of Denver County.  Grants are made on a case by case basis.  Need: Proof of income required; not currently receiving assistance from Social Services; client must call for appointment.
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Denver Diaconal Conference
9185 East Kenyon Avenue
Denver CO 80237
303-713-9144
Food Pantry is located at the Sun Valley Church
                     1230 Decator St
                      Denver, CO 
                     303-825-0121
                     Hours: Thursday, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Emergency food once a month.  Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-3:00 p.m.
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Denver Indian Center
4407 Morrison Road
Denver CO 80219
303-937-1005
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00am - 3:00pm

People Served: Primarily Native American Indians: some programs include non-indians.
Services: Emergency food, clothing, rent and utility assistance.
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Denver Inner City Parish
910 Galapago Street
Denver CO 80204
303-629-0636
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 11:30am

Food distributed to a client once every 2 months.
Need: Proof of residency in area bound by Colfax Avenue and Alameda Avenue; Federal Blvd., and Broadway.  Photo I.D., rent receipt or utility bill showing name and address required.
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Denver Rescue Mission
23rd and Lawrence (Lawrence and Park Ave.)
Denver CO 80202
303-294-0157
Hours: Meal Times; Coffee and donuts, Monday-Friday, 5:30am.  Breakfast on Sunday, 9:00am; Lunch, Monday-Friday, noon; Dinner every night at 8:30pm.

People Served: Anyone in need.  Services: Meals, food boxes by appointment.
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Denver Urban Ministries
1717 East Colfax Avenue
Denver CO 80128
303-777-4896/303-295-2468
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00am 2:00pm

People Served: Any one in need.  Services: Food Bank
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East Denver Fish
303-234-5283 (call for an appointment)
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:00am - Noon.

People Served: Residents of East Denver.
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Globeville Community Resource Center
4400 Lincoln
Denver CO 80216
303-295-0171
Hours: Monday, Friday, 10:00am - 1:00pm,  Wednesday, 10:00am - noon.

People Served: People living inside the area of 38th Ave. (South), Platte St. (East), 54th Ave. (north), Cherokee/Fox (west).  Residents need a referral form another organization for food.  Services: Emergency food for five (5) days, commodities and off-site meals for Denver residents.
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Greater Park Hill Community, Inc.
2823 Fairfax Street
Denver CO 80207
303-388-0918
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00am - Noon.

Need: Proof of residency in area bound by Colfax Avenue and 38th Avenue, Colorado Blvd, and Syracuse Street.  Two sources of I.D. and referral from nonprofit organization required.
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Here’s Love Christian Fellowship
6826 East 23rd Avenue
Denver CO 80207
303-393-0528
Hours: Friday only, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Emergency food boxes provided for low income residents of northeast Denver (including Montebllo) on Friday from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.  Need: Proof of income and residency required.
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Holy Spirit Center
416 22nd Street
Denver CO 80205
303-296-1740
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00am - 4:00pm, Friday, 9:00am - Noon.

Emergency food or food referral to the closest parish church.  Need: Proof of residency in the Five Points and central downtown Denver area required.
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Iglesia Lutherana Familia de Cristo (Avondale Lutheran Church)
1500 Irving Street
Denver CO 80204
303-534-4478
Hours: Call first.

People Served: People living within the area of 20th Ave. (North boundary), Broadway (East), 6th Ave. (South) Sheridan (West).  Services: Emergency food delivered by appointment.
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Marycrest Convent
2851 West 52nd Avenue
Denver CO 80221
303-433-7634
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00am - 3:00pm, Friday, 9:00am - 2:00pm

People Served: Residents of Northwest Denver generally inside the area of U.S. Hwy. 36/Bounder Turnpike (north), I-25 (east), 32nd Ave. (South) and Sheridan (west).  Services: Emergency food and clothing available on pick-up basis.
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Metro CareRing
1100 East 18th Avenue
Denver CO 80203
303-860-7200
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30am -2:30pm Closed the Second (2nd) Wednesday of each month.

People Served: Anyone in need.  Must be sober.  To receive food, please bring some form of I.D. and current address verification.  Services: Food.
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Montbello Cooperative Ministries
4651 Tulsa, Suite 201
Denver CO 80239
303-371-2427
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30am -10:00am

People Served: Residents of Montbello or Green Valley Ranch who are referred from area churches.  Must have I.D. and proof of residency.  Services: Provides emergency food assistance for families or individuals in crisis or in need.
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Northwest Assistance Center
3425 West 38th Avenue
Denver CO 80211
303-455-4710
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 9:30am - Noon.

People Served: People living inside the area of 52nd Ave. (North), I-25 (East), Alameda (South), and Sheridan (West).  CALL FIRST!  Services: Emergency three (3) day supply of food.  Referrals for clothing, rent and utilities. 
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Open Door Fellowship
1441 Ogden Street
Denver CO 80218
303-830-2201
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Distributes food boxes to persons living in the Capitol Hill area on Friday at 6:30 pm.
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Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
915 East 9th Avenue
Denver CO 80218
303-831-7023
Hours: Wednesday, noon - 2:00pm

People Served: Anyone in an emergency need.  Services: Food and clothing.
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Park Hill SDA Church
Denver
303-388-7085
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, call for appointment.

People Served: Anyone in need.
Services: Food and Clothing
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Presentation of Our Lady Parish
665 Irving Street
Denver CO 80204
303-534-4882
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am - Noon, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Agency will conduct screening to determine eligibility and food will be delivered by a volunteer within 48 hours.
Need: Proof of residency in the area bound by Sheridan and I-25, Colfax Avenue and Alameda required.
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St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
3801 West Ohio Avenue
Denver CO 80219
303-935-2431
Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10:00am -1:30pm

Need: Proof of residency required in area bound by Florida Avenue and Alameda Avenue; Federal Blvd. and Wadsworth Blvd.
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St. Dominic’s Parish
3005 West 29th Avenue
Denver CO 80211
303-455-3613
Hours: Food available only on Wednesdays, 9:00am - 3:30pm

Limited emergency food provided for residents living within the parish boundaries. 
Need: Proof of residency in area bound by Colfax Avenue and 35th Avenue, Stuart Street and Zuni Street required.
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St Elizabeth’s Church
1060 St Francis Way
Denver CO 80204
303-534-4014
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm

Approximately 3 day supply of food provided to residents living in the area bound by 13th Avenue to I-25, Speer Blvd. to Federal Blvd.  Limited to once every 30 days per family.  Need: Proof of residency and I.D. for all members of the family required.
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St. Francis De Sales Church
301 South Sherman Street
Denver CO 80209
303-744-7211
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am - Noon
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St Joseph’s Food Bank (Broadway Assistance)
605 West 6th Avenue
Denver Co 80204
303-534-408
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:00am -1:00pm

People Served: Residents inside the area of Colfax (North), Broadway (East), Alameda (South), Federal (West).
Need: Proof of residency and I.D. required.  One (1) time emergency assistance for people outside the boundaries.
Services: Food, commodities when available.
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St Patrick’s Mission
3401 Pecos Street
Denver CO 80211
303-433-6328
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00am - 6:00pm (Summer Hours)
                                        8:00am - 6:00pm (Winter Hours)

Emergency food provided for residents in the area bound by I-25 and Federal Blvd., 23rd Avenue and 38th Avenue. 
Need: Proof of residency
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St. Vincent de Paul Society
People Served: Low income persons within the boundaries or neighborhood of one of the churches listed below.  Call the church closest to your neighborhood.
Services: Food, clothing, employment, furniture, rent and utilities.
Hours: Hours vary at each location; call for information.  All locations are in Denver.

    Site(s):    All Saints Church
        2559 South Federal Blvd.
        Denver CO 80219
        303-922-3758
        Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm

        Need: Proof of residency in area bound by Dartmouth Avenue, Florida Avenue, Stuart Street, and Kalamath Street in zip code 80219, 80110, 80223 or 80236 required.
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        Annunciation Church
        3621 Humboldt Street
        Denver CO 80205
        303-296-1024
        Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

        Need: Proof of residency in area bound by Colorado Blvd., 27th Ave and Downing Street in zip code 80205 required.
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        Assumption Church
        2361 East 78th Avenue
        Denver CO 80229
        303-288-2442
        Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

        Need: Proof of Residency in area bound by 52nd Avenue, 84th Avenue, Pecos Street, and Colorado Blvd. required
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        Blessed Sacrament Church
        4930 Montview Blvd.
        Denver CO 80207
        303-355-7361
        Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

        Need: Proof of residency in zip code 80207 required.
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        Church of the Good Shepherd
        2626 East 7th Avenue
        Denver CO 80226
        303-322-7706
        Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

        Need: Proof of residency in area bound by 8th Avenue and 17th Avenue, Race Street, Downing Street, Cherry Creek Drive, and Colorado Blvd.
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        Notre Dame Church
        5100 West Evans Avenue
        Denver CO 80219
        303-935-3900
        Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

        Need:  Proof of residency in area bound by Stuart Street, Wadsworth Blvd, Florida Venue, and Hampden Avenue required.
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        Our Lady of the Grace Church
        2645 East 48th Avenue
        Denver CO 80216
        303-297-3440
        Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
       
        Need: Proof of residency in area bound by 44th Avenue, 52nd Avenue, Holly Street and Platte River Drive required.
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        Presentation of Our Lady Church
        665 Irving Street
        Denver CO 80204
        303-543-4882
        Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

        Need: Proof of residency in area bound by West Colfax Avenue, Alameda Avenue, Platte River Drive, and Sheridan in zip code 80204 or 80219 required.
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        St Anthony of Padua
        3801 West Ohio Avenue
        Denver CO 80219
        303-935-2431
        Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10:00am - 2:00pm

        Need: Proof of residency in area bound by Federal Blvd., Wadsworth Blvd., Florida Avenue, and Alameda Avenue in zip code 80219 or 80226 required.
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        St Francis De Sales Church
        301 South Sherman Street
        Denver CO 80209
        303-744-7211
        Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am - Noon

        Approximately a three-day supply of emergency food for persons living in area bound by I-25 and 1st Avenue (excluding North of Bayaud); west of Cherokee, Downing and Santa Fe Drive.  Deliveries only.
        Need: Proof of residency.
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        St Mary Magdalene Church
        2771 Zenobia Street
        Denver CO 802152
        303-477-4533
        Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

        Need Proof of residency in zip code 80212, 80214, or 80215 required.
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        St Rose of Lima Church
        1320 East Nevada Place
        Denver CO 80223
        303-778-7673
        Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm

        Need: Proof of residency in area bound by Ellsworth Avenue, Florida Avenue, Platte River Drive and Federal Blvd. In zip code 80223 required.
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        St Vincent DePaul Church
        2375 East Arizona Avenue
        Denver CO 80210
        303-744-6119
        Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am - Noon, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

        Need: Proof of residency in area bound by Cherry Creek Drive, High Street, Downing Street, Virginia Avenue, Evans Avenue and Fillmore Street in zip code 80209, 80210 or 80222 required.
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Salt Shaker Ministries, Inc.
76 South Grove
Denver CO 80219
303-934-6735
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00am - 2:00pm,  working clients call for an appointment.

People Served: Residents of Denver City and County, primarily Southwest Denver.  Services: Supplemental food box program, clothing, household items.  Donation requested; bonus items at wholesale cost.  Homebound delivery.
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Salvation Army
P. O. Box 2369 (80201)
1930 Sherman Street
Denver Co 80203
303-861-4833
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

Emergency food and food vouchers provided for low income persons living in Denver County.  Food or vouchers must be picked up.  Persons must go to nearest site and be screened prior to receiving assistance; not available to persons receiving food stamps.

    Site(s):    Family Emergency Service
        2136 Champa Street
        Denver CO 80205
        303-295-3366
        Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 4:30 pm
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         Denver Citadel Center
        4505 West Alameda Avenue
        Denver CO 80219
        303-922-4549
        Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm
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Salvation Army Family Services
2201 Stout Street
Denver CO 8205
303-295-3366
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm

People served: Serves anyone in need through several agencies located throughout the Denver area.  Call for a referral to the closest location.  Services: Meals, food clothing, furniture, rent, shelter and transportation.
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Senior Support Services
1576 South Sherman Street, #220
Denver Co 80203
303-832-1622
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm, Sunday, 11:30am - 4:00pm

Assists home bound seniors in emergency situations with food.
Needs: Seniors age 55 and over, proof of residency in area bound by Downing Street and Blake Street, 7th Avenue and Speer Blvd. And 32nd  Avenue required.
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Services de Las Raza
4055 Tejon
Denver CO   80205
303-458-5851
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

People served: All areas served unless you are applying for food.  Food recipients must live inside the area of 52nd Ave (north boundary), I-25 (east), Alameda (south), Sheridan (west).  Food recipients must also have current rent receipts, and a current bill showing name and address.
Services: Food, daily bread line, clothing, utility shut-offs, rental assistance, legal advice, housing and transportation.
Supplemental food box program, clothing, household items.
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Seventh Day Adventist Community Services
5045 West 1st Avenue
Denver CO 80219
303-935-7386
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30am - 11:45am, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Need: social security number, picture I.D., proof of address, income verification, referral.  Services: Food
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Sun Valley Church
1230 Decatur Street
Denver CO 80204
303-825-0121
Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Need: Proof of residency in area bound by I-25 and Federal Blvd.; Colfax Avenue and 8th Avenue.
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Traveler’s Aid
1245 East Colfax Avenue
Denver CO 80218
303-832-8194
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (Closing time can vary).  Closed weekends and holidays.

People served: Homeless or low-income individuals or families who have experienced a recent crisis, transition or resettlement.  Call for eligibility.  Services: Housing for families with children, emergency food bags, local and out of town transportation, hygiene products, counseling, case management services.
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University Hills Baptist Church
2750 South Clermont Drive
Denver CO 80222
303-756-9443