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🥫 Where to donate food in Colorado

Shelf-stable food goes to local food pantries and the regional food banks that supply them in your area.

Before you go

123 places in Colorado take food.

Denver 2

DenverFree pickup

Denver Rescue Mission - Ministry Outreach Center

  • non-perishable food (unopened)
  • seasonal clothing and footwear (esp. professional and winter wear)
  • new underwear
  • furniture in good condition
  • like-new queen, double and twin mattresses
  • small kitchen appliances, dishware, lamps
  • unopened hygiene items
Not accepted: damaged or stained furniture or furniture with glass; sofa beds, bunk beds, armoires, outdoor furniture; king mattresses, box springs, bed frames; large appliances, tube TVs; medications; used stuffed animals, cribs, car seats
Pickup: Yes - free pickup for furniture and large items; book online about a month ahead (call 303-331-2931 for help)

Aurora, Centennial & Arapahoe County 1

AuroraCall to confirm

The Salvation Army Aurora Corps Food Pantry

  • canned and dry goods
  • soup, canned vegetables and beans
  • tuna and chili
  • pasta, rice and cereal

Lakewood, Arvada & Golden 8

Thornton, Westminster & Commerce City 13

Brighton

Adams County Animal Shelter (Riverdale Animal Shelter)

  • pet supplies
  • unopened pet food and treats
  • toys
  • items on the shelter wish lists
Not accepted: XL-XXL dog beds; sheets, pillows or rugs; medications and syringes; open or expired pet food; broken toys

Castle Rock, Parker & Highlands Ranch 8

Boulder, Longmont & Broomfield 3

Fort Collins & Loveland 3

Greeley & Weld County 4

Evans

NOCO Humane - Weld Campus

  • items from the Weld Campus wish lists
  • portable cat scratchers
  • unopened Hill's prescription food (specific formulas)
Not accepted: sheets, comforters and pillows; padded bedding and clothing; rags; bowls; cat trees; litter boxes

Colorado Springs & El Paso County 4

Colorado SpringsCall to confirm

Springs Rescue Mission Donation Center

  • gently used clothing and shoes (work clothes especially)
  • coats, hats and gloves
  • new underwear and socks
  • clean housewares
  • travel-size hygiene items
  • new twin sheets, blankets and pillows
  • food staples and bottled water
Not accepted: furniture and mattresses; large appliances and TVs; medications and medical supplies; hazardous materials; opened food or hygiene products; dirty or broken items
Colorado Springs

Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region

  • unopened, unexpired dog and cat food
  • unopened treats
  • cat toys and tough dog toys
  • puppy pads
  • non-clumping cat litter
  • peanut butter
  • full-size towels
Not accepted: pillows; mattress or foam pads; rugs and patio cushions; items not on the supplies list

Cañon City, Woodland Park & Fairplay 7

Woodland Park

Community Partnership Family Resource Center (Teller County Cares Food Initiative)

  • shelf-stable non-expired food
  • diapers and wipes
  • new school supplies
  • toiletries
  • dish soap
  • new reusable grocery bags
Not accepted: expired food

Pueblo 2

Pueblo

Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region - Pueblo Campus

  • unopened, unexpired dog and cat food
  • unopened treats
  • cat toys and shelter-safe dog toys
  • puppy pads
  • non-clumping cat litter
  • peanut butter
  • clean full-size towels
Not accepted: pillows; mattresses or foam pads; rugs; patio cushions; wire crates; soft-sided carriers

Trinidad & Walsenburg 2

Call to confirm

Cuchara Valley Christian Community Services

  • call to ask about current needs

La Junta, Lamar & Southeast Plains 9

Alamosa & San Luis Valley 9

Alamosa

Food Bank Network of the San Luis Valley (La Puente)

  • fresh produce
  • milk, eggs and yogurt
  • canned meats
  • gluten-free items
  • staples such as Maseca flour
  • grocery bags (plastic or reusable)
  • box cutters, scissors and markers

Durango, Cortez & Pagosa Springs 4

Montrose, Delta & Telluride 4

Salida, Buena Vista & Gunnison 10

SalidaCall to confirm

Salida Pregnancy Center

  • baby food
  • hygiene items
  • food

Summit County, Leadville & Clear Creek 5

Leadville

St. George Episcopal Mission - Community Meals & Pantry

  • food - call to confirm

Grand Junction & Mesa County 1

Glenwood Springs, Rifle & Aspen 4

Vail & Eagle County 2

Steamboat Springs, Craig & Granby 7

Craig

Love INC of the Yampa Valley food bank

  • non-perishable food
Granby

Mountain Family Center food pantries

  • unexpired non-perishable food
  • diapers, formula and hygiene products

Fort Morgan, Sterling & Northeast Plains 5

SterlingCall to confirm

Cooperating Ministry of Logan County (food pantry and thrift store)

  • non-perishable food
  • used household goods
  • furniture

Elizabeth, Limon & Burlington 6