Where To Find Free Food Pantries & Distribution Sites In The Denver/Boulder Area

Organizations in Denver, Boulder and other Colorado communities offer free food pantries for individuals and families needing help stretching their grocery dollar. Some sites allow you to “shop” the pantry on specific days, others provide drive-through pickups, while still others offer deliveries to your home for eligible participants.

This list should help you find convenient distribution sites. As always, things can change so it’s smart to verify by phone, social media or the organization’s website if a pantry or event is on the day you’re interested in.

One of the best resources is Feeding America. The site maintains a list of food distribution center and food pantries. Go to Find Your Local Food Bank for a site close to your home or work.

You can also call 3-1-1 or check their website for info on community resources offering food assistance.

Here’s a list of food pantries in and around Denver/Boulder. If you know of any corrections or additions, please email info@milehighonthecheap.com and put “Food Pantry” in the subject line.

Arvada

Community Table
4600 W. 60th Ave., Arvada, 80003
303-424-6685
Pantry hours: Open Wednesdays from noon to 5:45 p.m., Tuesdays and Fridays from noon to 3:45 p.m., and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Emergency food bags are also available in the lobby for pickup during the pantry open hours for unhoused individuals (one bag per person). They also partner with Food Bank of the Rockies and the USDA to provide “Everyday Eats” food boxes to those 60+ who meet these requirements on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. There is a home delivery service (one box a month) for those who live in a 10-mile radius of the pantry.

Clients must live on the west side of I-25, provide proof of address with a piece of mail showing name and address, dated within the last 30 days, rental/lease agreement from the last six months, or a landlord affidavit. No appointment required.

NAC Food Pantry
5290 Vance St., Arvada, 80002
720-722-FOOD (3663)
Pantry hours: Open Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The entrance is located in the back of the building and there are no restrictions on who can use the pantry. There is also a “Blessing Box” or 24/7 food pantry on the North side of the building with a “take what you need, leave what you can” policy. 

Ralston Creek Church Pantry
6425 Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada 80003
303-421-1373
8270 W. 80th Ave. Arvada 80005 (Revive Church)
303-420-2777
Pantry hours: The pantry is at Ralston Creek Church on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and Revive Church on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. There are no restrictions or requirements for who can use the pantry. 

Aurora

Colorado Community Church
14000 E. Jewell Ave., Aurora, 80012
303-783-3838
Hours: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. you can drive up to the North parking lot to get food from the Food Bank of the Rockies delivered to your car. There are also a pre-assembled grocery bags available first come first serve on every day of the week but Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The More Life Comunity Center–located to the East of the church at 14100 E. Jewell Ave.–has a food marketplace that is open on Sundays and Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. as well as from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. Reservations are a MUST and can be made online here.

Food Connect Colorado
12455 E. Mississippi Ave. #101, Aurora, 80012
Email: fccappointments@outlook.com 
Hours: Appointments available on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and MUST be made in advance here. Households can shop once a month and MUST live in one of the following zip codes to qualify (proof of address required to shop): 80010, 80011, 80012, 80013, 80014, 80015, 80016, 80017, 80018, 80019, 80045, 80230, 80247.

Village Exchange Center Food Pantry
1609 Havana St., Aurora, 80010
720-668-9968
Hours: Reservations available Wednesdays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made online here, on the phone, or in person at their office. Visitors can use the pantry once a week and must present ID. 

Boulder

EFAA Food Bank
1575 Yarmouth Ave., Boulder, 80304
303-442-3042
Food Bank Hours: Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from noon to 4:30 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 7 p.m. For people living in the City of Boulder and mountain communities of Boulder County. Proof of residency required. Households are allowed twice a month and are required to show an ID and proof of address. Home food delivery for those with medical needs may be available, call 303-951-7673 to inquire and see if you’re eligible.

Harvest of Hope Pantry
4830 Pearl St., Boulder, 80301
720-382-1971
Pantry Hours: Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Open to all.

Also: See Community Food Share in Louisville listing.

Brighton

Calvary Brighton Food Bank
103 E. Bridge St., Brighton, 80601
303-659-1886
Hours: Open the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. First time users will need to fill out a form and they may ask for ID. Some small bags of supplemental food available throughout the week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., please call in advance with any questions.

Grace Food Pantry
15559 Weld County Rd. 2, Brighton, 80603
303-659-6487
Hours: The drive through pantry is open on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and anyone is welcome to get a food box. 

Saint Augustine Community Food Pantry
178 S. 6th Ave., Brighton, 80601
303-654-1040
Hours: There are two options to receive food (both require appointment registration on the website, registration through the Food Bank of the Rockies here, and the completion of the client agreement form): in person and box pick up. Box pick up runs from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays and in person food selection runs from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. All clients must park in the church parking lot.

Also: See Adams County Food Bank in Commerce City listing.

Broomfield

Broomfield FISH
6 Garden Center, Broomfield, 80020
303-465-1600
Hours: The marketplace is open Mondays from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Wednesdays from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Fridays from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Residents of the city and county of Broomfield are eligible to shop twice a month for free, but they must register for a FISH card. Registration requires a valid ID and recent proof of address (unhoused residents can still sign up, but they must prove connection to Broomfield in some way). 

North Denver Cares
6900 W. 117th Ave. #700W, Broomfield, 80020
303-466-2115
Hours: They are open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. PLEASE NOTE: Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. are for food package pickup only, shopping is available from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and the rest of the facility’s open hours for the week. They serve the following zip codes: 80020, 80021, 80026, 80027, 80028, 80301, 80302, 80303, 80304, 80516. Visitors must bring valid photo ID, proof of income, and proof of residence in order to shop.

Castle Rock

Help and Hope Center
1638 Park St., Castle Rock, 80109
303-688-1114, ext. 20
Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. First-time clients must register and book an appointment. Returning clients just schedule an appointment.

St. Vincent de Paul Society of Castle Rock
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
2746 5th St., Castle Rock, 80104
303-847-2606
Pantry Hours: The first pantry distribution of the month is an indoor food distribution. This pantry is held on the second Saturday of the month. The second pantry of the month is held outside in the parking lot. Food distribution will start no later than 9 a.m. Start time may be earlier if set-up is complete. Distribution continues until food is gone or the line is done.

The Rock Food Bank
4881 Cherokee Dr., Castle Rock, 80109
303-688-0777
Hours: Drive-up food bank the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Users MUST fill out an online form through their website by 4 p.m. the Monday before the food bank in order to receive a food package.

Centennial

Littleton Church Food Bank
6495 S. Colorado Blvd., Centennial, 80121
303-741-0265
Pantry Hours: Open every other Monday from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Check online calendar for dates.

The Salvation Army Centennial Corps
3900 E. Arapahoe Rd., Centennial, 80122
303-779-9662
Pantry Hours: Open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Commerce City

Adams County Food Bank
7111 E. 56th Ave., Commerce City, 80022
720-878-3563
Pantry Hours: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proof of Adams County residence required.

Food Bank of the Rockies Mobile Pantry
Dicks’ Sporting Goods Park (Lot G)
6000 Victory Way, Commerce City, 80022
303-371-9250
Pantry Hours: Open Fridays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. the first and third week of the month. 

Denver

Bienvenidos Food Bank
3810 Pecos St., Denver, 80211
303-433-6328
Pantry Hours: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Thursdays 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Denver Inner City Parish Food Bank
1212 Mariposa St., Denver, 80204
303-629-0636 ext. 232
Pantry Hours: Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the first Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please make an appointment, but new visitors are permitted a one-time emergency box at walk-in.

Gathering Place
1535 High St., Denver, 80218
303-321-4198
Pantry Hours: Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Food Pantry distributes bags of food to members that are culturally appropriate and nutritious. Adults can get up to 25 pounds of food every 30 days at the Resource Desk. They serve meals to members three times a day at 8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 3:30 p.m. (snack). IMPORTANT: This facility exclusively serves women, transgender and nonbinary individuals, and their children.

JFS Food Pantry
3201 S. Tamarac Dr., Denver, 80231
Pantry Hours: Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. You may visit the pantry two times per month. Check-in from home starting at 9 a.m. First customer will be served at 10 a.m. TO SHOP: Text: the word SHOP to 833-340-1096. Please wait at home until you receive the message notifying you that your turn is in 30 minutes. When it is your turn to shop, you will receive a message with instructions.

Joy’s Kitchen
2080 W. Barberry Way, Denver, 80204
Pantry Hours: Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Entrance is in the alley — follow the signs. There are no requirements or restrictions.

Metropolitan Community Church of the Rockies Food Pantry
980 N. Clarkson St., Denver, 80218
303-860-1819
Pantry Hours: Open to all. Mondays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. but typically closed the first Monday of the month.

No-Cost Grocery Program
3738 Morrison Rd., Denver, 80219
720-465-9605
Pantry Hours: Open to all. Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Re:Vision.

Twin Parishes Food Bank
3663 Humboldt St., Denver, 80205
303-294-0684
Pantry Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Please bring an ID and proof of address.

Servicios de la Raza
3131 W. 14th Ave., Denver, 80204
303-458-5851
Pantry Hours: Open on the dates listed on this calendar. Visitors must register through Link2Feed the day they come to pick up food. 

Englewood

Integrated Family Community Services
3370 S. Irving St., Englewood, 80110
303-789-0501
Store Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Free grocery store allowing people earning low-incomes or no incomes to shop for grocery staples once a month. Visitors must check-in upon arrival. Shopping services are first come, first served and you must bring your own shopping bags.

Wellspring Church Food Pantry
3885 S. Broadway, Englewood, 80113
303-789-2878
Pantry Hours: Sundays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Erie

Erie Community Food Bank
635 Pierce St., Erie, 80516
720-383-4865
Pantry Hours: Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. as well as the 2nd Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Proof of residence required: valid ID and a utility bill of any kind.

Gilpin County

Gilpin County Food Pantry
101 Norton Dr., Black Hawk, 80422
720-432-6120
Pantry Hours: Mondays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Thursdays from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Visitors must be Gilpin County residents but there is no income requirement.

Golden

BGOLDN Fresh Food Pantry
17455 W. 16th Ave., Golden, 80401
720-687-2041
Hours: Tuesdays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eligible visitors can use the Pantry weekly or can apply for home deliveries if they have transportation problems. To prove eligibility, you will need to provide proof of Golden residency, documentation that you work in Golden, or documentation that proves you have a child enrolled in a Golden-area school. 

Calvary Food Shelf (CFS)
1320 Arapahoe St., Golden, 80401
303-279-2188
Hours: The Food Shelf is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is open to everyone who lives in the 80401 and 80403 zip codes. Visitors can use the Shelf once a week and staff are on hand to help bring food to vehicles if that’s needed. 

Golden Pantry & Thrift
1401 Ford St., Golden, 80401
303-279-5674
Hours: Open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Serves residents of the 80401 and 80403 zip codes and users MUST fill out an application and be accepted to use the pantry. The application requires proof of residency and proof of guardianship for any children under 18.

Joseph’s Storehouse
Gateway on Mt. Zion Church
166 S. Lookout Rd., Golden, 80401
303-670-1319
Hours: Every Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. – or open until food runs out. They ask that you email info@gomz.org if you need food, wish to volunteer, or have any other inquiries.

Highlands Ranch

Manna Care
3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch, 80126
303-791-4100
Food Bank Hours: Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and in the afternoon every first and third Tuesday from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Requires an application through the Plentiful app and visitors can shop on their second visit after the application. Second visits require an appointment, ID, proof of address, and your own bags/boxes.

Lafayette

Sister Carmen Community Center
655 Aspen Ridge Dr., Lafayette, 80026
303-665-4342
Food Bank Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. On Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Special hours (appointment required) for the following shoppers: senior citizens (55+), individuals with sensory processing disorders, immunocompromised individuals, and individuals with disabilities or who have children with disabilities.

Serves those residents (must bring proof of residency or a photo ID) of Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, Erie, or unincorporated East Boulder County.

Lakewood

The Action Center Food Market
8755 W. 14th Ave., Lakewood, 80215
303-237-7704
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Their services are open to all, but you need to make an appointment in advance (which may fill up so register early!) or sign up for the same day lottery. They also have a limited supply of prepared food bags available on a weekly basis if you need help but can’t get into the food market. 

In addition, every first Wednesday Everyday Eats provides support for Coloradans who are 60+ and every fourth Wednesday the Colorado Pet Pantry comes to provide support for pet owners who need food for their animals. 

Belmar Baptist Church
426 South Kipling Street, Lakewood, 80226
303-986-5500
Pantry Hours: Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. They serve everyone and encourage the use of a photo ID, but don’t require it.

Littleton

Life Center Food Bank
5804 S. Datura St., Littleton, 80120
303-953-7180
Pantry Hours: Tuesdays from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. with online check-in starting at 8:30 a.m. First-time visitors must register with a valid ID, proof of residence, and birth certificate or insurance card for any minors. 

LOTW Food Pantry
10306 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton, 80127
303-973-3969
Pantry Hours: Open in the mornings on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Tuesday afternoons from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. They operate on a numbered system and visitors must come inside to receive a number and then wait until their number is called. 

Open Arms Food Bank
6500 W. Coal Mine Ave., Littleton, 80123
720-667-3145
Pantry Hours: Tuesdays from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on a first-come first-serve basis. Pre-registration is required on the Plentiful app and visitors must have valid ID and proof of residence. There is also the option to sign up for a once a month TEFAP box with additional food (amount determined by number of people in the household) and signing up requires valid ID and a recent piece of mail.

Lone Tree

St. Elizabeth’s Pantry
Pax Christi Catholic Community
10675 Jaguar Dr., Lone Tree, 80124
303-799-1036
Pantry Hours: Most Fridays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Provide non-perishable foods, toiletries, and cleaning supplies. Open to all.

Longmont

Table of Hope Food Pantry
White Fields Community Church
2950 Colorful Ave., Longmont, 80504
720-781-7526
Pantry Hours: 2nd and 4th Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Welcome to all but new users will need to fill out an intake form.

Wellspring Food Bank
7845 Lookout Rd., Longmont, 80503
303-449-3330
Pantry Hours: Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the North end of the Lookout church campus. They also do grocery deliveries for those who register through their website. 

Louisville

Community Food Share
650 S. Taylor Ave., Lousiville, 80027
303-652-3663
Pantry Hours: Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open to residents of Boulder or Broomfield Counties. Find registration and FAQ info here.

Louisville Community Food Bank
741 Jefferson Ave., Lousiville, 80027
303-356-0202 or 303-808-3660
Pantry Hours: Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and there is no proof of residence. Four times a year, the Food Bank also packs and delivers boxes of food to shut-ins and those who cannot come to the Food Bank in person. 

Also: See Sister Carmen Community Center in Lafayette.

Loveland

Food Share & No-Cost Market
2600 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland, 80538
Pantry Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. as well as Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. which is an accessible ONLY shopping day. Visitors can come up to twice a week. Serves only Larimer County residents – users must bring photo ID and proof of residence from within the last six months.

Loveland Vineyard Food Pantry
900 Josephine Ct., Loveland, 80537
970-667-8668
Pantry Hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. They provide nonperishable food boxes once a month and one bag of fresh produce and frozen meat/bread weekly as supplies last. No special requirements, open to everyone. 

Northglenn

The Good Shepherd Food Pantry
Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church
10785 Melody Dr., Northglenn, 80234
720-465-9946
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and the third Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The food pantry is located on the lower level of the church building and is accessible from the stairs by the church lot or the ramp on the south side of the building. 

IHM Food Bank
11426 Pearl St., Northglenn, 80233
303-452-2041
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. You must arrive before 11:15 a.m. in order to be processed for a food order. No restrictions for anyone seeking regular use of the food bank, but registration is required for anyone living within the service boundaries laid out on the website who wants to establish monthly food orders. That registration process requires a valid ID and proof of address dated within the last 30 days. 

Also: See Adams County Food Bank in Commerce City.

Parker

Parker Task Force
19105 Long Way, Parker, 80134
303-841-3460
Pantry Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Bring proof of address in Parker, Franktown or Elizabeth.

SECOR Cares Free Food Market
17151 Pine Lane, Ste. 100, Parker, 80134
720-842-5621
Market Hours: Wednesday & Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday & Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A typical guest will leave with enough food to last 10-14 days. You MUST make an appointment to shop. You can shop two times per month, at least 14 days apart. Serves those living in Arapahoe, Douglas, and Elbert counties and users must bring photo ID and proof of residence. 

Sheridan

Faith Bible Chapel South Food Bank
4250 S. Blvd. Ave., Sheridan, 80110
303-587-2867
Pantry Hours: The third Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and after service on Sundays from around 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. No proof of residence required.

Sharing with Sheridan
3325 W. Oxford Ave., Denver, 80236 (Sheridan Recreation Center)
303-587-4760 (English) or 970-610-0993 (Español)
Pantry Hours: Thursdays from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visits are limited to twice a month and they run on a drive through model. Service is based on zip code so visitors will need to bring proof of residence.

Superior

See Sister Carmen Community Center in Lafayette and the Community Food Share and Louisville Community Food Bank in Louisville. 

Thornton

Neighbor Outreach of Colorado Food Pantries
500 E. 84th Ave., Thornton, 80220 (Regis University North South Entrance)
720-938-4304
Hours: First Thursday of the month from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Doesn’t require proof of address.

9371 Wigham St., Thornton, 80229 (Holy Cross Catholic Church)
720-938-4304
Hours: Third Thursday of the month from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Doesn’t require proof of address. 

Also: See Adams County Food Bank in Commerce City.

Westminster

Advent Lutheran Church
7979 Meade St., Westminster, 80030
303-428-7501
Hours: Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call the office ahead of time to arrange for a pick-up.

FISH of Westminster
3990 W. 74th Ave., Westminster, 80030
303-429-8508
Pantry Hours: Monday to Friday from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Visitors receive sufficient food to feed your family for 3 days including fruit, vegetables, meat, peanut butter, soup, pasta, cereal, and more. Personal hygiene items can be provided when available. MUST be a Westminster resident!

Growing Home Food Pantry
3489 W. 72nd Avenue, Suite 112, Westminster, 80030
303-426-0430
Pantry Hours: The food pantry is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. while food supplies last. No appointment needed, but they only serve 45 participants a time so come early to make sure you get what you need. Bring your own shopping bags. Households may visit twice a month and should bring ID if possible. They also have additional services: senior visitors can skip the line on Fridays and unhoused visitors can get to-go bags once a week.

Wheat Ridge

Tin Shed Food Pantry
10555 W 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge, 80033
720-545-1498
Pantry Hours: Tuesday from 1:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. To get food, please make an appointment on Plentiful App. Appointments are not available until 3 days before service. They take appointments by priority.  Please text questions to 720-545-1498. IMPORTANT: they ask that visitors do not park in the lot between 2:25 p.m. and 3 p.m.