Arvada (October 31, 2025) – The Arvada Resiliency Taskforce announced an urgent community call to action today to ensure that no family in the area goes hungry with the goal of collecting up to 2,000 $25 grocery gift cards by November 15, 2025.
As the federal government shutdown continues, critical funding for programs like SNAP will pause. Nearly 600,000 Coloradans, and roughly 10 percent of Arvada families, will face an unprecedented crisis, with many losing access to essential food benefits beginning in November. The loss of these benefits will also impact local grocers and small businesses that provide food for Arvada families each month. SNAP spending accounts for approximately eight percent of all grocery retail spending. Even a short-term sales loss could force grocers to cut staff hours and reduce inventory (especially fresh/healthy items), as well as generate less tax revenue that in turn provide services for the community.
- Thousands of local residents rely on federal benefits that have been halted.
- Food insecurity is rising fastest among families with children. About 50% of people receiving SNAP benefits are children, 15% have disabilities, and 10% are older Coloradans.
- Typical SNAP benefits are used within the first two weeks of the disbursement of benefits and generally families do not see carry over beyond that.
- Immediately in November, residents will need food pantries and other public assistance. Local food pantries are already stretched thin.
- Every $25 in donations helps provide groceries for a meal for a family of four.
“This is our chance to rally as a community and ensure that no Arvada families face hunger alone,” Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce CEO and Arvada Resiliency Taskforce lead Kami Welch said. “We are reaching out directly to the Arvada community for help and appreciate every contribution, no matter how large or small, as each makes an immediate, local impact.”
Join the effort by donating gift cards or making a direct cash donation. The campaign has a goal to reach $50,000 (2,000 donations of $25) by November 15.
How to Help
Donate Physical and Electronic Gift Cards:
Purchase gift cards to local grocers and deliver to one of Arvada’s convenient drop-off locations. Please be sure to write the denomination of the gift card on the card for clarity. These give families the flexibility to buy exactly what they need. Gift cards will be distributed to select Arvada nonprofits that primarily provide food assistance and have been negatively impacted by the government shutdown, including Community Table, The Bridge, and Hope Connection and Community.
Gift Card Donation Drop-Off Locations:
- The Arvada Visitor’s Center.
7305 Grandview Ave., Arvada. Mon-Fri, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Drop off with a staff member or use the secure, external mail drop box after hours. - Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce.
7502 W. 80th Ave. #180, Arvada. Mon-Fri, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Drop off in box in lobby. - Apex Center.
13150 W. 72nd Avenue, Arvada. Mon–Thur, 5:30 am – 9:00 pm, Fri 5:30 am – 5 pm, Sat–Sun: 8:00 am– 7:00 pm. Drop off with a staff member at the check-in desks. - Apex Community Recreation Center.
6842 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada. Mon–Fri: 8:15 am – 4:00 pm. Drop off with a staff member at the check-in desks.
You can also forward digital grocery gift cards by email to info@arvadachamber.org.
Make a Direct Donation: Support local non-profits on the frontlines of hunger relief. Find a link to non-profits to support at arvadachamber.org/noneighborhungry.
Engage Your Business or Group: Encourage your workplace, faith group, or neighborhood association to organize a No Neighbor Hungry Drive. Collective action multiplies impact!
Where to Get Help
- Community Table’s Client Choice Food Pantry – 4600 W 60th Ave, Arvada – You must live on the west side of 1-25 and provide proof of address at every visit to shop. Proof of address may be a recent bill, lease agreement, landlord affidavit, or postmarked mail. Walk-in pantry hours: Tuesday & Friday 12:00-3:45 pm; Wednesday 12:00-5:45 pm; Thursday 10:00-3:45 pm.
- Hope, Connection and Community’s Eat Well, Live Well – 5469 Reed St., Arvada – HCC offers both direct grocery delivery as well as the ability to shop by appointment in their food pantry. Contact Julia Walker at hopeconnectioncommunity@gmail.com for more information and program participation.
- The Bridge Food Pantry – 8250 W 80th Ave, Suite 5, Arvada – Open Saturdays 8:30 – 10:30 am.
- NAC Food Pantry / New Apostolic Church – 5290 Vance Street, Arvada – Open Wednesdays from 9:00-11:00 am (no appointment needed).
- Fellowship Covenant Church Food Bank – 5615 W 64th Ave, Arvada – A branch of the larger Food Bank of the Rockies network, serving the Arvada community. Pickup/distribution happens on the first & third Sunday of each month from 11:45 am to 12:30 pm.
About the Arvada Resiliency Taskforce
The Arvada Resiliency Taskforce is a cross-section of local partners assembled to support the latest challenges impacting all Arvada businesses and non-profits. The Taskforce includes the Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce, Arvada Economic Development Association, Arvada Visitors Center, City of Arvada, Olde Town Business Improvement District, The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, Apex Park and Recreation District, Arvada Fire, and the Arvada Police Department.
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