Food pantries, soup kitchens and free groceries in Arapahoe County.
Below you will find food pantries that are available in Arapahoe County for people in need of free groceries, meals, information on government benefits, or personal toiletries. The distribution centers are often at a local church or charity. Residents can contact one of the food banks near them or pantries in order to get more details on the services provided. Find a food pantry in your area of Arapahoe County, with the address and phone numbers below.
The assistance ranges. Some locations, including the pantries in Aurora, offer free Meals on Wheels services. Many of the food pantries have limited resources and are open certain hours, but some may be open daily. So it is recommended to call in advance. If a location can’t meet the request, they will offer referrals to other options in Arapahoe County.
In addition to offering free food, many offer other resources such as holiday meals, school lunches, and provide information on applying for government programs such as SNAP food stamps. For more long term relief, there are SNAP Food Stamps or WIC vouchers for low income families or those in poverty. These programs can also help families or individuals with the costs of purchasing the groceries they need each month to feed their families. Assistance from SNAP food stamps is issued on Electronic Benefit Transfer/QUEST cards.
Where to get free food in Arapahoe County and Aurora
Salvation Army of Arapahoe and Douglas County
One of the leading social service organizations in the county. There are multiple locations with free food pantries, Christmas or Thanksgiving meals and more. Can provide access to a thrift store, food bank, and clothing closet. May also have some limited funds for basic needs such as heating bills or rent. There are also free Thanksgiving and Christmas meals served. The low income, elderly, single moms or dads and others can get help.
- 3900 E Arapahoe Rd., Centennial, Colorado, 80122. Phone number (303) 290-9043.
- A second office is at 3460 S Sherman St, Englewood, CO, 80113, call (303) 761-6111
- 802 Quari Ct, Aurora, CO, 80011. Phone number is (303) 295-3366
- There are other sites too. More on Salvation Army assistance in Arapahoe County.
New Life Community Church
Address is 17690 E Iliff Ave, Aurora, CO 80013. Call (303) 368-7567
Low income assistance programs include an emergency, immediate food pantry. There may be Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas meals, Canned Chicken / Meat, Dairy, pasta and other items,
Aurora First Seventh Day Adventist Church
Location is 11400 E Mississippi Ave, Aurora, Colorado 80012. Main number is (303) 755-1617
Provides a food and clothing bank for the community.
Food Connect Colorado
12455 E Mississippi Ave, Aurora, CO 80012. Information is here https://www.foodconnectcolorado.org/contact-us/
Can provide information and addresses of local food banks. Also can help people apply for services such as WIC or SNAP food stamps. A great place for information on public assistance, including USDA free school lunches, emergency food stamps and more.
Littleton Church Of Christ
Main address is 6495 S Colorado Blvd, Centennial, CO 80121. Dial (303) 741-0265
The emergency pantry has vegetables, fruits, Canned vegetables, canned meats, flour, and fruit juices, cereal and maybe even free baby formula or diapers. Other bag lunches may be offered too.
Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church
1500 S Dayton St, Denver, Colorado 80247. Phone (303) 752-0546
Food Bank of the Rockies (Feeding America) also covers Arapahoe County. This is the leading non-profit in the region. They give referrals, operate free mobile pantries, can help with Meals on Wheels for the disabled or elderly and give other aid. Emergency food assistance may be offered too. Or learn about public aid such as WIC - Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program. For more information or referrals to food banks near you, call the following number. Call (303) 375-5850 or look here for the website https://www.foodbankrockies.org/find-food/.
- Mobile food pantries are also available, including with drive thru locations in Arapahoe County. Call 303-371-9250 for location.. Low income families can get free groceries, personal hygiene items, and paper goods as well. They should bring their own box to pack the goods into it.
Agape Christian Church
Address is 2501 California St, Denver, CO 80205. Phone (303) 296-2454
Provides a variety of free services to the community such as: Food pantry, Hot meals, Clothing and resources are available upon request
Littleton Church Of Christ
The food bank and pantry is at 6495 S Colorado Blvd, Centennial, Colorado. For hours, dial (303) 741-0265
The free pantry may have Canned Tuna / Fish, Dried beans, Similac, Ensure for the elderly and others. Donations from Arapahoe County and companies help keep the pantry open.
St Mary Parish Pantry
Address is 6853 S Prince St, Littleton, CO 80120. Phone (303) 798-8506
A free, client choice food pantry. Clients can pick up a bag of groceries.
Integrated Family Community Services
Location is 3370 S Irving St, Englewood, Colorado 80110. Call (303) 789-0501
Shelf-stable food items, pasta, breads, dairy as well as fresh produce and frozen meat when available.
Colorado Muslim Community Center
15528 E Hampden Cir, Aurora, CO 80013. Call (720) 432-9027
Avenue Baptist Church
13231 E Mississippi Ave, Aurora, CO 80012. Telephone: (303) 344-0226
The charity has a food pantry with canned groceries, fresh produce and even dairy. There is bread, canned meat or vegetables and other goods.
Elevation Christian Church
Church address: 15600 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO, 80017. Phone number (720) 281-9735
Colfax Community Network
Location 10190 E Montview Blvd, Aurora, CO 80010. Main phone: (303) 318-4242
The non-profit has applications to SNAP food stamps, housing programs, and services such as Meals on Wheels for the disabled or homebound.
Covenant Cupboard - Presbyterian Church of the Covenant
5400 S Yosemite St.
Greenwood Village, Colorado, 80111
Dial the church at (303) 779-5400 for information on free hot meals, shelter, and food programs. They can refer individuals to clothing closets too.
Englewood's Table at Movement 5280
Address is 3190 S Grant St, Englewood, CO 80113. Call (720) 248-7075
New Life Fellowship Foursquare Church
Address is 2241 S Holly St, Denver, Colorado, 80222. Call (303) 759-9919
There are perishable food items, free meals from the soup kitchen, fruits, baby formula and more.
Grace Point Community Church
90 E Orchard Rd, Littleton, CO, 80121. Call (303) 798-6387
May have holiday meals and gifts clothing, provide hot meals, food for children, and other aid.
Arapahoe County Department of Social Services
1690 W Littleton Blvd, Littleton, CO 80120. Phone: (303) 636-1750
They offer many federal government resources, such as Summer Food Service, free school lunches, and food stamps. Most of the benefits that help people with food are for people that live in, or near, poverty levels.
Smoky Hill Vineyard
Food bank address is 19401 E Chenango Dr, Centennial, CO 80015. Main phone: (303) 690-2520
Inter-Faith Community Services
3370 S Irving St., Englewood, Colorado, 80110. Telephone number is (303) 789-0501. Call for hours of food distribution.
East Metro Migrant Ed Program
Location 1085 Peoria St, Aurora, CO 80011. Dial (303) 365-5817
James Presbyterian Church
3601 W Belleview Ave, Littleton, CO 80123. Phone: (303) 794-6851
Restoration Christian Fellowship Church
Location is 15640 E 6th Ave, Aurora, CO, 80011. Phone: (303) 867-7700
Broadway Assistance Center (BAC)
1449 W Littleton Blvd, Littleton, Colorado 80120. Phone: 303-893-4108
There are both perishable and non-perishable foods, free fruits, pastries, bread, and other emergency food boxes.
Catholic Charities - Little Flower Center
Address is 11149 E 14th Ave, Aurora, Colorado 80010. Call 303-360-9686
Services include money management classes, free food, job programs, holiday meals, and more in Arapahoe County. The poor, immigrants or migrant workers and others can get help. Free food boxes, meals, boxes of groceries and other goods.
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