Free Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens in El Paso County, Colorado.
This page lists local food pantries, soup kitchens, and other charitable as well as government programs for free food in El Paso County, Colorado. While there are many pantries, as listed below, that directly serve residents, Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado, the county's Feeding America affiliate, supplies food to more than 300 partner agencies across the region and operates its own Sunnyside Market in southeast Colorado Springs — a client-choice grocery market open to anyone. Springs Rescue Mission, Westside Cares, and Ecumenical Social Ministries are among the most active community programs serving Colorado Springs residents directly.
All food distribution programs as well as places for a meal are free. Many serve specific zip codes or neighborhoods, so call ahead to confirm eligibility before visiting. Bring a photo ID and proof of address to most pantries. To apply for SNAP food benefits in Colorado, call (800) 536-5298 or visit https://cdhs.colorado.gov/.
County-Wide Food Resources
These organizations serve all of El Paso County or coordinate the broader food assistance network.
Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado
Address: 2605 Preamble Point, Colorado Springs, CO 80915. Phone: (719) 528-1247
The Feeding America-affiliated food bank for 31 counties across Southern Colorado, founded in 1972. Care and Share supplies food to more than 300 partner pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and community programs throughout the region. The Sunnyside Market at the Preamble Point campus is a free, client-choice grocery market open to any El Paso County resident — shoppers browse and select their own items including fresh produce, dairy, meat, and shelf-stable goods.
- Care and Share also administers TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) and the senior-focused Commodity Supplemental Food Program, runs a Children's Nutrition Initiative at 70+ sites, and operates monthly Mobile Food Pantry events throughout Southern Colorado. To find the nearest partner pantry or mobile distribution, visit https://careandshare.org/ or call the main line.
El Paso County Department of Human Services
Address: 1675 Garden of the Gods Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80907. Phone: (719) 444-5349
The county's social services agency processes applications for SNAP food stamps, WIC nutrition benefits, Medicaid, and other public assistance programs. Staff can help residents identify which programs they qualify for and assist with the application process. The same office can provide emergency food referrals and connect families to partner agencies.
Ecumenical Social Ministries (ESM)
Address: 201 N. Weber St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Phone: (719) 636-1916
One of downtown Colorado Springs' most versatile emergency assistance organizations, ESM serves zip codes 80903, 80905, 80906, 80907, 80909, 80910, and 80916. The food pantry provides emergency grocery bags including TEFAP commodity boxes for income-eligible households. ESM also assists with bills, provides clothing, and offers referrals to other community programs. Call ahead to confirm current pantry schedule and what documentation to bring.
Silver Key Senior Services
Address: 1625 S. Murray Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80916. Phone: (719) 884-2300
The primary senior-focused food and social services organization in El Paso County, Silver Key provides home-delivered Meals on Wheels for homebound seniors, congregate lunch programs at senior centers, and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) — a monthly box of USDA commodities including canned protein, juice, cheese, and shelf-stable goods for income-eligible seniors aged 60 and older. Silver Key also offers information on Medicare, and provides Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas community meals. Call (719) 884-2300 or (719) 884-2370 to enroll or get information.
Colorado Springs — Downtown and Central
Includes the downtown core, Old Colorado City adjacent neighborhoods, and central Colorado Springs.
Springs Rescue Mission
Address: 5 W. Las Vegas St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Phone: (719) 632-1822
Colorado Springs' largest and most comprehensive resource for people experiencing homelessness, poverty, or food insecurity. The 450-bed campus at 5 W. Las Vegas Street serves three nutritious meals daily — open to anyone in need. The food pantry provides groceries on weekday afternoons. Additional services on campus are offered too. Bag lunches are also distributed to the working homeless and others unable to visit the campus during standard hours.
Salvation Army of El Paso County – Colorado Springs Corps
Address: 908 Yuma St., Colorado Springs, CO 80909. Phone: (719) 636-3891
The main Colorado Springs Salvation Army operates a food pantry open several days per week on a walk-in basis — bring photo ID, proof of address, and income documentation. A soup kitchen serving hot lunches is also available most weekdays. The same location runs a senior meal and activities program, thrift store, and seasonal assistance including Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets and Angel Tree toy distribution. Call (719) 636-3891 for the food pantry; (719) 635-2213 for general inquiries.
Salvation Army – Fountain Valley Branch
Address: 208 Cunningham Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80911. Phone: (719) 382-1182
A branch office serving the Fountain Valley corridor in southern El Paso County. Operates a food pantry with canned and dry goods, personal hygiene items, and occasional baby formula. Seasonal programs include holiday meal baskets, Christmas gifts, summer snacks for students, and SNAP food stamp information. Also provides referrals and emergency shelter as well as meal information.
More Than a Meal
Address: 502 N. Walnut St., Colorado Springs, CO 80905. Phone: (719) 447-5009
Provides free meals and bag lunches to low-income families, seniors, and individuals in the downtown Colorado Springs area.
Billie Spielman Community Center
Address: 1616 W. Bijou St., Colorado Springs, CO 80904. Phone: (719) 344-8994 (select option 2)
City-run community center distributing free food, meals, and groceries to residents in West Colorado Springs. Staff and volunteers also provide referrals and information on SNAP enrollment, utility assistance, and other public programs. One of the few city-operated food distribution sites in El Paso County.
Good News Foundation
Address: 125 N. Parkside Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80909. Phone: (719) 638-8985
Community food program in central Colorado Springs providing emergency food assistance to individuals and families in need. Call for current availability and eligibility details.
Colorado Springs — West Side
Includes West Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, and the Old Colorado City corridor.
Westside Cares (WSC)
Address: 2808 W. Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80904. Phone: (719) 389-0759
The primary food and emergency assistance resource for residents of the west side of Colorado Springs. Westside Cares operates a food pantry stocked with shelf-stable groceries, fresh produce when available, and personal care items — open to west side residents only (zip codes 80904 and adjacent). Call ahead to confirm the current pantry schedule and eligibility requirements.
Living Hope Church Food Pantry
Address: 640 Manitou Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Phone: (719) 473-9436
Community food pantry with perishable items including fresh fruit, meat, and eggs, as well as canned goods, pasta, and occasional baby formula. By appointment — call for eligibility and to schedule a visit.
Living Faith Church Food Pantry
Address: 2120 King St., Colorado Springs, CO 80904. Phone: (719) 233-4715
Church-based food pantry in the west side area. Call for current schedule and eligibility details.
Colorado Springs — South and Southeast
Includes the Fountain Valley corridor, Powers Boulevard area, and southeast Colorado Springs zip codes 80910, 80911, 80915, 80916.
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church Pantry (GSUMC)
Address: 1201 Leta Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80911. Phone: (719) 392-5782
Neighborhood food pantry in the Fountain Valley area of southern Colorado Springs. Primarily distributes canned goods and bagged food to local residents. Call ahead to confirm the current distribution schedule.
God's Pantry Ministry
Address: 30 Widefield Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80911. Phone: (719) 382-0643
Distributes emergency boxes of food, feminine hygiene products, personal care items, and other basic supplies to residents in the Widefield/Security/Stratmoor area of southern El Paso County. Some clothing assistance may also be available for homeless individuals.
St. Raphael Episcopal Church Food Pantry
Address: 802 Leta Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80911. Phone: (719) 392-3563
Parish-based food pantry serving the Fountain Valley area. Call for current distribution schedule and eligibility.
Colorado Springs First Church of the Nazarene
Address: 4120 E. Fountain Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80916. Phone: (719) 596-5119
Church food pantry serving the southeast Colorado Springs community. Call for current schedule and what to bring.
Southeast Baptist Church Food Pantry
Address: 4393 Airport Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80916. Phone: (719) 380-7060
Clients select their own food from available items — a client-choice format that rarely includes meat but typically carries shelf-stable staples. The church also coordinates Meals on Wheels delivery to elderly and homebound seniors in the area, making it one of the few southeast Colorado Springs organizations combining both a pantry and home delivery.
Palace of Peace Church Food Pantry
Address: 1150 Aeroplaza Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80916. Phone: (719) 591-2094
Church-based food pantry operating on a limited schedule in the southeast Colorado Springs area. Call ahead to confirm availability.
Deerfield Community Center
Address: 4290 Deerfield Hills Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80916. Phone: (719) 385-5996
City-run community center in southeast Colorado Springs with food assistance and other community support programs. Call for current food distribution schedule.
New Direction Agape Services
Address: 2513 Airport Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80910. Phone: (719) 963-9582
Community food program on the southeast side of Colorado Springs. Call for current pantry schedule and eligibility details.
Eastborough Food Pantry
Address: 4123 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80909. Phone: (719) 596-1929
Neighborhood food pantry serving the Eastborough area and nearby zip codes. Open most weeks — call ahead for the current schedule. Appointment-based hours also available on select weekdays for those who cannot make the regular distribution.
Faith Works
Address: 307 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80910. Phone: (719) 459-9075
Community pantry serving the Union Boulevard corridor in central-east Colorado Springs. Open several days per week on a walk-in basis. Call for current schedule and eligibility.
Cere Center at Pikes Peak Christian Church
Address: 4955 Bradley Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80911. Phone: (719) 392-8855
Community resource center with food assistance and support services for the Bradley Road area in southern El Paso County. Call for details on current pantry schedule.
By Grace Community Center
Address: 713 Dale St., Fountain, CO 80817. Phone: (719) 299-2049
Community center serving the city of Fountain with food assistance and other social services. Fountain is an independent municipality in El Paso County just south of Colorado Springs. Call for current pantry availability.
Connections 4 Life Center
Address: 6436 U.S. 85, Fountain, CO 80817. Phone: (719) 387-9919
Faith-based community center in Fountain offering food assistance and other support programs for low-income families. Call for current schedule and eligibility.
Walt Fortman Community Center
Address: 501 E. Iowa Ave., Fountain, CO 80817. Phone: (719) 382-8515
City-run community center in Fountain with food assistance programs. Call for current distribution schedule.
Colorado Springs — North and Northwest
Includes Briargate, Rockrimmon, and north Colorado Springs zip codes 80917, 80918, 80920.
Mercy's Gate
Address: 4360 Montebello Dr. #300, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Phone: (719) 277-7470. Formerly known as Northern Churches Care (NCC), Mercy's Gate focuses specifically on seniors, the working poor, and elderly residents in north Colorado Springs. Programs include home-delivered groceries, food boxes, and other programs specific to older adults including connections to Medicare assistance and medical care. One of the few food-focused programs in El Paso County specifically designed around the needs of seniors with mobility or transportation barriers.
Family Christian Center Food Pantry
Address: 1730 Briargate Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80920. Phone: (719) 599-0509
Community food pantry in north Colorado Springs serving children, people with disabilities, those experiencing homelessness, and low-income families. Groceries distributed by volunteers and social workers. Call for current distribution schedule.
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Food Pantry
Address: 1318 N. Circle Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80909. Phone: (719) 634-1053
Parish-based food pantry. Call for current distribution schedule and eligibility.
Crossfire Ministries Food Pantry
Address: 2120 E. La Salle St., Colorado Springs, CO 80909. Phone: (719) 447-1806
Faith-based food pantry on the north-central side of Colorado Springs. Call for current schedule and eligibility.
Holy Cross Lutheran Church Food Pantry
Address: 4125 Constitution Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80909. Phone: (719) 596-4387
Church-based pantry on the north side of Colorado Springs. Call ahead for current schedule and what to bring.
Fellow Bible Church Food Pantry
Address: 4159 Centennial Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80907. Phone: (719) 533-2433
Community food program providing groceries, meals, and support to residents in northwest Colorado Springs. Call for current availability.
Redeemed Christian Church of God
Address: 3525 N. Carefree Cir., Colorado Springs, CO 80917. Phone: (719) 313-9053
Church food pantry serving north Colorado Springs. Call for current distribution schedule.
Iglesia Nueva Vida
Address: 124 Delaware Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80909. Phone: (719) 598-1853
Spanish-language church food pantry serving the Colorado Springs Latino community. Open several days per week including weekday evenings. Call to confirm the current schedule.
Christian House of Prayer Food Pantry
Address: 4360 Bradley Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80911. Phone: (719) 596-7469
Church-based emergency food pantry in the Bradley Road area. Distributes pasta, sauce, bread, dairy, and fresh fruit. Call for current schedule and eligibility.
Colorado Christian Fellowship – Shepherd's Pantry
Address: 2076 Jet Wing Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80916. Phone: Call church for hours
Community food pantry operated by Colorado Christian Fellowship, distributing groceries to residents in the Jet Wing Drive neighborhood and surrounding areas. Call the church for current schedule.
Mountain View Presbyterian Church Food Pantry
Address: 2520 Arlington Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80935. Phone: (719) 632-9664
Parish-based food pantry. Call for current distribution schedule and eligibility.
True Spirit Baptist Church Food Pantry
Address: 5120 Astrozon Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80916. Phone: (719) 575-9287
Church food pantry in southeast Colorado Springs. Call for current schedule.
St. John's Baptist Church
Address: 902 S. Prospect St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Phone: (719) 634-5687
Community food assistance with canned goods, fresh fruit, and clothing. Volunteers may serve a hot meal on select days. Also distributes baby formula, pasta, and personal care items including soap and laundry detergent. Call for current availability.
North El Paso County — Tri-Lakes, Monument, and Black Forest
Tri-Lakes Cares
Address: P.O. Box 558, Monument, CO 80132 (call for current pantry location). Phone: (719) 481-4864
The primary food and emergency assistance organization for the Tri-Lakes area and Lewis-Palmer School District 38 — covering Monument, Palmer Lake, Gleneagle, and surrounding north El Paso County communities. Tri-Lakes Cares is a volunteer-run, community-supported center that provides emergency food boxes, grocery assistance, SNAP enrollment help, utility payment assistance, and referrals to other services. Serves residents of D-38 zip codes; call to confirm your eligibility before visiting.
Black Forest Cares
Address: 12455 Black Forest Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80908. Phone: (719) 495-2221
Food and assistance programs for low-income, elderly, and struggling families in the Black Forest area of northeast El Paso County. Groceries distributed include canned fish and tuna, oatmeal, cooking oils, and other staples. Also provides information on other social services and public assistance programs. Call for current distribution schedule.
East and Rural El Paso County
Peyton, Ellicott, Calhan, Yoder, Rush, and surrounding rural communities.
Ellicott Helping Hands
Address: 2335 Hwy. 94, Ellicott, CO 80808. Phone: (719) 683-3404
Food pantry serving the Ellicott area and eastern El Paso County communities including Yoder, Rush, Ramah, and Peyton. In addition to grocery assistance, the pantry provides information on SNAP food stamps and other public assistance programs. Seasonal programs include holiday food baskets and Christmas assistance. Call for current schedule.
Eastern El Paso Community Center
Address: 701 4th St., Calhan, CO 80808. Phone: (719) 347-2976
Community resource center serving the far eastern communities of El Paso County including Calhan, Peyton, and surrounding rural areas. Provides food assistance, social services information, and SNAP enrollment help. Call for current food distribution schedule.
High Plains Helping Hands
Address: 14755 E. Hwy. 24, Peyton, CO 80831. Phone: (719) 749-2146
Volunteer-run pantry serving the Peyton and eastern plains communities of El Paso County. Provides standard food boxes as well as holiday meal baskets and Christmas assistance for families. One of very few food resources in the far eastern part of the county. Call for current schedule and eligibility.
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