We found 19 food pantries listed for Brighton, Colorado. Call before you go to confirm hours and what to bring. You can also see Food banks in Adams County, Colorado.
Salvation Army Food Pantry Locations
We have located 8 Salvation Army Food Pantry locations in Brighton, Colorado. You can also check your eligibility.
The Salvation Army - BROOMFIELD, CO: Corps Community Center
Phone: (303) 635-3018
Address: 1080 Birch St, Broomfield, CO 80020. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Camping Activities
- Casework Services
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Community Recreation Programs
- Day Camp Activities
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Emergency Shelter
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Latchkey Programs
- Men's Ministries
- Music & Arts Programs
- Nutrition Programs
- Residential Camping Activities
- Seasonal Services
- Senior Citizen Clubs
- Senior Citizens Residences
- Visitation Services
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Children's / Teen
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
- Worship Services - Young Adult
- Worship Services - Youth Ministries
Appointments :
Call (303) 635-3018 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Broomfield
Salvation Army Family Store and Donation Dropbox
Phone: (303) 939-8502
Address: 1701 Boulder St, 33 st arc >, Denver, CO 80211. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Drop Box
- Salvation Army Family Store
Appointments :
Call (303) 939-8502 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Denver
The Salvation Army - Metro Denver Social Services: Crossroads Center
Phone: (720) 305-4641
Address: 1901 29th St, Denver, CO 80216. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Christian Education
- Emergency Shelter
- Men's Ministries
- Transitional Housing
- Worship Services - Church
Appointments :
Call (720) 305-4641 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Denver
The Salvation Army - DENVER (Red Shield), CO: Corps Community Center
Phone: (303) 295-2107
Address: 2915 High St, Denver, CO 80205. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Boys' & Girls' Club
- Camping Activities
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Community Recreation & Education Programs
- Community Recreation Programs
- Day Camp Activities
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Emergency Shelter
- Food & Nutrition
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Latchkey Programs
- Men's Ministries
- Music & Arts Programs
- Residential Camping Activities
- Seasonal Services
- Senior Citizen Clubs
- Senior Citizens Residences
- Visitation Services
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Children's / Teen
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
- Worship Services - Young Adult
- Worship Services - Youth Ministries
Appointments :
Call (303) 295-2107 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Denver
The Salvation Army - DENVER (West Adams), CO: Corps Community Center
Phone: (303) 428-6430
Address: 2821 W 65th Pl, Denver, CO 80221. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Casework Services
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Day Camp Activities
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Emergency Shelter
- Food & Nutrition
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Group Work Services
- Men's Ministries
- Music & Arts Programs
- Seasonal Services
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Children's / Teen
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
- Worship Services - Young Adult
- Worship Services - Youth Ministries
Appointments :
Call (303) 428-6430 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Adams
The Salvation Army - DENVER (Citadel), CO: Corps Community Center
Phone: (303) 922-4549
Address: 4505 W Alameda Ave, Denver, CO 80219. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Aid to Families
- Boys' & Girls' Club
- Camping Activities
- Casework Services
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Community Recreation & Education Programs
- Community Recreation Programs
- Day Camp Activities
- Day Care
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Food & Nutrition
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Group Work Services
- Men's Ministries
- Music & Arts Programs
- Nutrition Programs
- Residential Camping Activities
- Seasonal Services
- Senior Citizen Clubs
- Visitation Services
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Children's / Teen
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
- Worship Services - Young Adult
- Worship Services - Youth Ministries
Appointments :
Call (303) 922-4549 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Denver
The Salvation Army - AURORA, CO: Corps Community Center
Phone: (720) 285-2025
Address: 802 Quari Ct, Aurora, CO 80011. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Aid to Families
- Bible Study - Correspondence
- Camping Activities
- Casework Services
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Community Recreation & Education Programs
- Community Recreation Programs
- Day Camp Activities
- Day Care
- Disaster Services
- Domestic Violence Services
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Emergency Shelter
- Food & Nutrition
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Group Work Services
- Latchkey Programs
- Men's Ministries
- Military Personnel Assistance
- Missing Persons
- Music & Arts Programs
- Nutrition Programs
- Residential Camping Activities
- Seasonal Services
- Visitation Services
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Children's / Teen
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
- Worship Services - Young Adult
- Worship Services - Youth Ministries
Appointments :
Call (720) 285-2025 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Arapahoe
The Salvation Army - Metro Denver Social Services: Denver Harbor Light Center
Phone: (720) 305-5665
Address: 2136 Champa St, Denver, CO 80205. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Casework Services
- Rehabilitation
- Seasonal Services
- Transitional Housing
Appointments :
Call (720) 305-5665 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Denver
Helping Hands Food Pantry Locations
We have located 1 Helping Hand Food Pantry locations in Brighton, Colorado. You can also check your eligibility.
LIFE Fellowship of Frederick - Helping Hand Food Pantry
Phone: (303) 304-1159
Address: 451 Oak St Ste 100, Frederick, CO 80530. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Helping Hand Food Pantry works in conjunction with the Weld County Food Bank to meet the needs of those in our community who are in need of food. On the third Thursday nights of every month faithful volunteers prepare a hot dinner for anyone who attends while distributing food boxes to meet the needs throughout the week.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (303) 304-1159 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Frederick
Help Residents of Counties:
- Weld
Food Pantry Locations
We have located 10 Food Pantry locations in Brighton, Colorado. You can also check your eligibility.
North Denver Cares Food Pantry
Phone: (303) 466-2115
Address: 6900 W 117th Ave # 700W, Broomfield, CO 80020. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
North Denver Cares food pantry is a non-profit organization that provides temporary, emergency help to the unemployed, the underemployed, the elderly on fixed incomes and single parents. Help is available on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis. No one within our designated service area with a legitimate need is refused. Since its inception in 2009, the food pantry has grown significantly. We currently feed more than 400 families every week who are less fortunate. Although we are an emergency or crisis center, often we are able to help single parents change the course of their lives and move out of the unfortunate situations in which they find themselves. Many elderly people on fixed incomes are unable to purchase adequate food due to high medical expenses, so we are able to supplement their food supply. This also includes USDA food commodities. In addition, we offer information on other agencies, both governmental and non-profit, which may assist in other areas.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (303) 466-2115 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Broomfield
Help Residents of Counties:
- Boulder
Metro CareRing
Phone: (303) 860-7200
Address: 1100 E 18th Ave, Denver, CO 80203. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Metro CareRing operates one of Denver’s largest hunger-relief programs, including a fresh foods shopping market, teaching garden, and weekly healthy living and nutrition classes. Situated in the heart of Denver, Metro CareRing distributes between 4,000 to 6,000 pounds of food, baby items, and personal care products in helping to meet the nutritional and health needs of up to 500 people every day. Metro CareRing takes a progressive approach in developing self-sufficiency programs and offering opportunities for participants to learn about healthy habits and develop assets-based goals. Metro CareRing is also one of the area’s leading non-profits in the ID Partnership and helps with utilities assistance. Thanks to 170 volunteers weekly, Metro CareRing provided at total of 133,200 services last year to individuals and families in need. Mission Statement: The mission of Metro CareRing is to provide nutritious food to hungry families and individuals while promoting self-sufficiency.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (303) 860-7200 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Denver
Help Residents of Counties:
- Denver
Denver Rescue Mission - The Crossing
Phone: (303) 953-3900
Address: 6090 Smith Rd, Denver, CO 80216. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Denver Rescue Mission offers emergency services to thousands of needy people throughout the year. These core services correspond with our mission objective - to meet people at their physical point of need. For many, the food we provide may be the only nutrition they receive. Last year, we offered 659,854 meals to the hungry throughout our facilities. Every day of the year, the Lawrence Street Shelter, Harvest Farm, The Crossing, Fort Collins Rescue Mission and Champa House provide a breakfast, lunch and dinner meal. Food Boxes - For the elderly, the sick, and the poor, food boxes supply nourishing meals for those who are unable to attend our meal times, or who prefer to prepare meals in their own homes. We assemble food boxes that can feed any size family for at least a week.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (303) 953-3900 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Denver
Help Residents of Counties:
- Denver
Jewish Family Service of Colorado - Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Food Pantry
Phone: (720) 248-4716
Address: 3201 S Tamarac Dr, Denver, CO 80231. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Food Pantry assists individuals and families facing hunger and food insecurity. For some, the pantry helps them weather an emergency; for others, it provides supplemental food that allows them to make ends meet without sacrificing their family’s health and nutrition. Hours: Seniors (age 60 and over) and Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) recipients: Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All other clients: Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.The pantry is closed on holidays, including most Jewish holidays, and the last Tuesday of every month.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (720) 248-4716 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Denver
Help Residents of Counties:
- Denver
DenUM - Choice Food Pantry
Phone: (303) 355-4896
Address: 1717 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80218. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
DenUM has transitioned to a Choice Food Pantry, now rather than receiving a pre-packaged allocation of food you can have the opportunity to shop in the pantry and make choices about what food items you take home. We’ve expanded our efforts to obtain low-sodium, low-sugar, whole grain options and fresh produce to promote nutrition and meet the cultural and health needs of those we serve. The pantry is open during our regular working hours. Families can access the pantry 9 times a year with at least 30 days between visits. You need to bring an ID and a piece of mail addressed to you and sent to your current address with a postmark within the last 45 days.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (303) 355-4896 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Denver
Help Residents of Counties:
- Denver
Denver Rescue Mission - Lawrence Street Shelter
Phone: (303) 294-0157
Address: 1130 Park Ave W, Denver, CO 80205. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Denver Rescue Mission offers emergency services to thousands of needy people throughout the year. These core services correspond with our mission objective - to meet people at their physical point of need. For many, the food we provide may be the only nutrition they receive. Last year, we offered 659,854 meals to the hungry throughout our facilities. Every day of the year, the Lawrence Street Shelter, Harvest Farm, The Crossing, Fort Collins Rescue Mission and Champa House provide a breakfast, lunch and dinner meal. Food Boxes - For the elderly, the sick, and the poor, food boxes supply nourishing meals for those who are unable to attend our meal times, or who prefer to prepare meals in their own homes. We assemble food boxes that can feed any size family for at least a week.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (303) 294-0157 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Denver
Help Residents of Counties:
- Denver
American Charities - Denver
Phone: (720) 641-9627
Address: 1301 E 58th ave unit f turn on marion St, Denver, CO 80216. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
American Charities, Inc. is a Colorado based non-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation. We are not affiliated to any religious group or any political organization. It is our mission to assist families in need of food and clothing no questions asked . The funds that we raise are directly put to use in the community to help people in need and to keep our facilities operational. We know that most families have a hard time making ends meet. Even with both parents working, after paying for the rent/mortgage, utilities, car loan(s) and insurance, gas, etc.. we barely have enough money for the day to day necessities. Our kids are growing so fast, it seems we have to buy new shoes and clothes every other month. Our Concept: You donate necessary items (clothing, non-perishable foods, diapers, blankets, etc…) to American Charities, Inc. and we distribute it right back to families in need in the community absolutely FREE.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (720) 641-9627 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Denver
Help Residents of Counties:
- Denver
Calvary Chapel Aurora - The Bread of Life Food Pantry
Phone: (303) 628-7200
Address: 18900 E Hampden Ave, Aurora, CO 80013. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Our primary purpose is to provide for those that are in need. Pantry hours are 2:00-4:00 Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (303) 628-7200 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Aurora
Help Residents of Counties:
- Arapahoe
CitySquare Denver
Phone: (303) 783-3777
Address: 2575 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80210. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Neighbors can visit the CitySquare Food Pantry every 15 days and choose the items they want, eliminating the food waste that occurs with pre-made grocery packs. The Food Pantry is an entry point for CitySquare's 16 other programs ranging from job training to mental health treatment. CitySquare Denver provides food pantry services only on Tuesday 10am- 2pm. Must arrive by 1:30 for services.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (303) 783-3777 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Denver
Help Residents of Counties:
- Denver
Denver Rescue Mission - Champa House
Phone: (303) 294-9961
Address: 2544 Champa St, Denver, CO 80205. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Denver Rescue Mission offers emergency services to thousands of needy people throughout the year. These core services correspond with our mission objective - to meet people at their physical point of need. For many, the food we provide may be the only nutrition they receive. Last year, we offered 659,854 meals to the hungry throughout our facilities. Every day of the year, the Lawrence Street Shelter, Harvest Farm, The Crossing, Fort Collins Rescue Mission and Champa House provide a breakfast, lunch and dinner meal. Food Boxes - For the elderly, the sick, and the poor, food boxes supply nourishing meals for those who are unable to attend our meal times, or who prefer to prepare meals in their own homes. We assemble food boxes that can feed any size family for at least a week.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (303) 294-9961 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Denver
Help Residents of Counties:
- Denver
A number of food banks, soup kitchens for hot meals and free emergency food pantries in Brighton, Colorado distribute groceries to individuals or families who are in some form of an emergency situation.
There are also meals, free bags of food, personal toiletries and household goods for low to moderate income families from food pantries near you.
Distribution centers can include churches, non-profit organizations, community action agencies, and many other local charities as well as non-profits.
Salvation Army Food Pantry
The Salvation Army is dedicated to eliminating food insecurity.
The Salvation Army offers free food help through local centers. Contact the branch nearest Brighton, Colorado to confirm hours and requirements. The charity organization is involved in feeding millions of families each year, with a large percentage of those assisted being children as well as the elderly.
Church Food Pantry
A number of churches around Brighton, Colorado have food pantries for those in their neighborhoods who are in need of food items.
Church pantries often rely on food donations gathered through food drives.
Some churches also deliver food items to older adults who are unable to drive to a nearby community food pantry. Please contact your local church directly.
Catholic Charities Food Pantry
Resources provided by Catholic Charities organizations can include help with food, holiday, and immigration needs.
Families of all religions, backgrounds, and cultures can contact Catholic Charities centers for help.
Catholic Charities locations in and around Brighton, Colorado may offer groceries, food boxes, and items to prepare a meal. Hours and walk-in rules vary, so call before you go.
Some of these food pantries work like grocery stores, letting clients choose the items they need from the groceries available on site.
First-time clients may need to fill out a short application with basic household information.
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Some independent food pantries use the Helping Hands name. Any Helping Hands pantries we have listed around Brighton, Colorado appear on this page.
Food supplies, hours, and services differ from one pantry to the next, so call before you go.
These pantries often rely on donations and volunteers from their local communities.
Find a local helping hands food pantry open near you.
Mobile Food Pantry
Mobile food pantries bring free food directly to families in need in communities around Brighton, Colorado, often during large one-day distributions.
Some mobile pantries hand out pre-packed boxes, while others let you shop market-style.
Mobile food pantries usually visit churches, community centers, schools, shopping centers, and other convenient locations. They usually go to areas where there aren't grocery stores or other food pantries.
Mobile Food Pantry Schedule 2026
Unlike traditional food pantries where you go to them, mobile pantry trucks come to you. Food banks sometimes have an online mobile food pantry schedule.
Mobile food pantries often visit a community once a week or once a month. There may be last-minute cancellations or changes, so recheck the mobile food pantry schedule before you plan to go.
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Some St. Vincent de Paul food pantries around Brighton, Colorado may operate much like a grocery store, where people in need can choose their own food.
Services vary by location, so call the pantry near you to ask what is available.
Food Pantry Delivery Program
Some food banks run delivery programs that bring food and other products to partner agencies in more remote areas. Ask a food pantry around Brighton, Colorado whether delivery is available near you.
Drive-thru Food Pantries
Drive-thru food pantries are a convenient and efficient way to distribute food to neighbors in need. Many are open to anyone who needs help with food, but rules vary by location, so call ahead if you can.
Who can visit a drive-thru pantry?
Drive-thru pantries are generally open to anyone who needs help getting food. Requirements vary, so check with the pantry before you go.
You may be asked to provide:
- Your zip code, and
- Number of people in your household.
You usually do not need an appointment. Drive-thru pantries are generally first-come, first-served, so plan to arrive early because lines can fill quickly and popular items may run out.
How do drive-thru pantries work?
Volunteers and staff manage the distribution line. Here is how most drive-thru pantries operate:
Staff and volunteers direct visitors to the distribution area.
Visitors pull up in their car and are guided into a clearly marked queue. Staff move cars forward to keep the line moving quickly.
Check-in.
You may be asked about your zip code, household size or income for the pantry's records.
Food is loaded into your car.
Pre-packed bags of food — typically including shelf-stable items like pasta, canned fruit, and peanut butter, as well as fresh produce and meats — are loaded by volunteers directly into your trunk.
Pet Food Pantry
Some pet owners give up their pets because they cannot afford to care for them. Pet food pantries help fill a gap left by assistance programs such as SNAP, which cannot be used to buy pet food.
Pet food pantries may provide free pet food for a limited time to pet owners who cannot afford to feed their pets in Brighton, Colorado.
Who is eligible for a pet food pantry?
Rules vary by pantry, but many help people who are:
- All ages, races and marital status
- Unemployed or underemployed
- Retired, living on social security or other limited income
- Physically or mentally disabled
- Experiencing homelessness or housing instability
Tips for Visiting a Food Pantry
Show up early.
This is very important. This means you will be first in line and have a chance to get the items that are sought after and in limited quantities such as fresh produce, dairy and frozen food.
You don't usually need to show up hours ahead of time but coming at least an hour before is usually a good idea.
Remember all documentation.
Some food pantries require documentation to prove who you are, and in some cases, where you live.
This is to make sure people are not coming more than they are allowed or using fake names to do so. Call ahead of time to find out what documentation is needed.
This is often a photo ID and a piece of mail that verifies your address.
Use several food banks.
Using more than one food bank (when available) is smart because you may be able to get something at one that you may not get at another.
For instance, one may have a deal with a local gardener that gives them their extras. This may mean this food bank has more produce.
Eligible for other programs?
Ask your Department of Social Services office if you are eligible for other assistance programs to supplement your household’s food supply.
They can easily tell you if you can apply for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), USDA Commodities or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.
Ask about extras.
If you have special needs for infants or special diets, the pantries may be able to assist you.
Many times, they can help with diapers, baby formula, baby food, personal hygiene products, and even special diet items like gluten free or sugar free foods.
Go on different days of the week.
Depending on the food pantry, they may be open only one or two days a week or they may be open all seven days. When you have a choice, going midweek is often best as it is less crowded.
Be polite to workers.
Nearly everyone at a food bank is a volunteer. Be polite to the workers there as they often deal with highly emotional situations.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is the difference between a food bank and a food pantry?
Independent community food pantries are self-governing and usually distribute food to their clients on a once-a-month basis. A food bank is the storehouse for millions of pounds of food and other products that go out to the community. A food pantry functions as the arms that reach out to that community directly.
2. What kind of food is at a food pantry?
Food pantries typically provide shelf-stable items such as:
- Peanut butter
- Canned soup
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Pasta
- Canned beans
- Canned stew
- Canned fish
3. Who can go to a food pantry?
Rules vary by food pantry. Many ask only that you say you need help, while others may ask for ID, proof of address, income information, or a referral. Call ahead to find out what to bring.
4. What is the difference between a food pantry and a soup kitchen?
A food pantry often provides food packages meant to last a few days to families that have a place to live, but not enough food. These packages are designed to provide nutritionally balanced meals. Soup kitchens serve individuals in need of a hot meal, the only meal of the day for many of them.
5. How does a food pantry work?
Food banks acquire large donations of food from the food industry and distribute it to organizations that feed hungry people. Those organizations then provide this food directly to families in need.