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Join the Drive: Donate Grocery Gift Cards for Arvada Families in Need.

An Urgent Community Call to Action

As the federal government shutdown continues, critical funding for programs like SNAP has been paused. About 600,000 Coloradans will face an unprecedented crisis, with many losing access to essential food benefits beginning in November. That accounts for roughly 10% of families in our community. 

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 about 8% 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 for the city to provide services for the community.

Thank you, Arvada!
You helped raise over $20,000 to feed local families.

What You Need to Know

  • 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.

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. Appointments are not required. To shop, bring your ID, proof of address and shopping bags.

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.

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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.