Need help right now?911 Emergency988 Crisis line2-1-1 Local help800-799-7233 Domestic violence
HelpByState

Jefferson County, Colorado

Free help in Jefferson County, Colorado

Find a food pantry open this week
Free help from local charities, food banks, and state and federal programs. Free to use, no sign-up. Every listing shows the day we checked it.

Always freeFree to use. No sign-up, no fees, nothing to buy.
Real help, from real placesFood banks, charities, churches, and state and federal programs near you.
Checked for youEach listing shows the day we checked it, so you do not drive to a closed door.

Start here

What do you need today?

Open now
Checking what is open today
48confirmed listings
8towns covered
34food pantries and meal programs
October 9last checked

This week

Food this week in Jefferson County

Pick a day to see which pantries are open and when. Times come from each pantry's confirmed schedule. Tap Call to reach them.

Loading this week's schedule.

On the map

What is close to you

Tap a numbered circle to zoom in. Pins are for orientation only: trust the address on each card.

CLEAR CREEKARAPAHOEPARKBOULDERGILPINBROOMFIELDDENVERTELLERDOUGLASADAMS JEFFERSON COUNTY Standley Lake LakewoodArvadaWestminsterGoldenWheat RidgeMorrisonEdgewaterMountain View
Colorado
48 places

    Some safety programs do not share an address, so they are not on the map. They are listed under Safety below.

    FoodHousingHealthRecoveryVeteransLegalSafetyOffices

    Food pantries and meals34

    Lakewood

    Belmar Church

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of the Rockies partner.

    Hours
    Thursday, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
    Address
    460 S Kipling St, Lakewood, CO 80226

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of the Rockies map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (303) 986-5500DirectionsWebsite
    Lakewood

    Grace Covenant Church

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of the Rockies partner. Need a current photo ID and must live in Lakewood.

    Hours
    Thursday, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
    Address
    10101 W Mississippi Ave, Lakewood, CO 80226

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of the Rockies map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (303) 988-7505Directions
    Lakewood

    Mean Street Ministry

    Free meals, a Food Bank of the Rockies partner.

    Hours
    Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Saturday, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
    Address
    1380 Ammons St, Lakewood, CO 80214

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of the Rockies map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (303) 232-2500Directions
    Lakewood

    Redeeming Love Fellowship

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of the Rockies partner. Need photo ID and proof of address.

    Hours
    Food pantry: 3rd Saturday, 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
    Address
    1380 Ammons Street, Lakewood, CO 80214

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of the Rockies map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (303) 232-3494Directions
    Lakewood

    The Action Center

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of the Rockies partner.

    Hours
    Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
    Address
    8745 W 14th Ave, Lakewood, CO 80215

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of the Rockies map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (720) 237-7704DirectionsWebsite
    Arvada

    Abundant Life Community Church

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of the Rockies partner.

    Hours
    Tuesday, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    6520 Wadsworth Blvd Suite 130, Arvada, CO 80003

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of the Rockies map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (303) 421-1373Directions
    Arvada

    Agape Life Church

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of the Rockies partner. Proof of Address; no appointment is required.

    Hours
    Thursday, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    5970 W 60th Ave, Arvada, CO 80003

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of the Rockies map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (303) 431-6481DirectionsWebsite
    Arvada

    The Rising Church

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of the Rockies partner. Serves Jefferson County. Must be a resident of Jefferson County (or unhoused).

    Hours
    Food pantry: Saturday, 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Address
    7500 W 57th Ave, Arvada, CO 80002

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of the Rockies map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (303) 422-1174DirectionsWebsite
    Wheat Ridge

    Tin Shed Pantry

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of the Rockies partner. TEFAP food is available for income-eligible households and to households that participate in select public assistance programs. No proof of income required.

    Hours
    Tuesday, 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    Address
    10555 West 44 Th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of the Rockies map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (720) 545-1498DirectionsWebsite
    Golden

    Activation Ministries

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of the Rockies partner.

    Hours
    Sunday, 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    Address
    306 S Lookout Mountain Rd, Golden, CO 80401

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of the Rockies map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (303) 526-0190Directions
    Golden

    BGOLDN/ Golden Backpack Program

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of the Rockies partner. Serves Zip Code: 80401. Must either live or work in Golden or have a child in a Golden School. Proof may be required.

    Hours
    Tuesday, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Wednesday, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Thursday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Friday, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    Address
    17455 W 16th Ave, Golden, CO 80401

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of the Rockies map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (720) 687-2041DirectionsWebsite
    Golden

    Calvary Church, Golden

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of the Rockies partner. Serves Zip Code: 80401, 80403.

    Hours
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
    Address
    1320 Arapahoe St, Golden, CO 80401

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of the Rockies map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (303) 279-2188DirectionsWebsite
    Golden

    Golden Pantry and Thrift

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of the Rockies partner. Serves Zip Code: 80401, 80403. You must show proof of address in 80403 or 80401 zip codes; or you must work in Golden and be able to show proof of such. Any documents must be dated within 30 days (ie, bills, pay stubs).

    Hours
    Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM
    Address
    1401 Ford St, Golden, CO 80401

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of the Rockies map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (303) 279-5674Directions
    Littleton

    Open Arms Food Bank

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of the Rockies partner.

    Hours
    Tuesday, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Address
    6500 W Coal Mine Ave, Littleton, CO 80123

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of the Rockies map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (720) 667-3145Directions
    Littleton

    Stepping Stone Support Center

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of the Rockies partner.

    Hours
    Friday, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
    Address
    5894 S Zang Street, Littleton, CO 80127

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of the Rockies map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (303) 872-6882Directions
    Westminster

    Joyful Journey Community Enrichment

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of the Rockies partner. Serves Adams, Boulder, Broomfield, Jefferson.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM
    Address
    9034 W 88th Ave, Westminster, CO 80005

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of the Rockies map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (303) 667-9695DirectionsWebsite
    Westminster

    Tri-City Baptist Foodbank

    Free meals, a Food Bank of the Rockies partner. None.

    Hours
    Tuesday, 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
    Address
    6953 W 92nd Ave, Westminster, CO 80021

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of the Rockies map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (303) 424-2287Directions

    See all 34 food listings in Jefferson County →

    Housing3

    Lakewood

    Lakewood Housing Authority

    Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    575 Union Blvd Ste 100, Lakewood, CO 80228

    Call first. Office hours are not published. Call to ask about openings and the waiting list.

    Call (303) 987-7580Directions
    Arvada

    Arvada Housing Authority

    Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    8101 Ralston Rd, Arvada, CO 80002

    Call first. Office hours are not published. Call to ask about openings and the waiting list.

    Call (720) 898-7494Directions
    Wheat Ridge

    Jefferson County Housing Authority

    Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    11941 W 48th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

    Call first. Office hours are not published. Call to ask about openings and the waiting list.

    Call (303) 422-8600Directions

    Health and dental3

    Lakewood

    Renaissance Children's Center

    Community health center run by The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1797 Kendall St, Lakewood, CO 80214

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Call (303) 237-6132DirectionsWebsite
    Wheat Ridge

    STRIDE CHC , Wheat Ridge

    Community health center run by Metro Community Provider Network INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    7495 W 29th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Call (303) 761-1100DirectionsWebsite
    Wheat Ridge

    Wheat Ridge Family Health Clinic

    Community health center run by Inner City Health Center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    6301 W 38th Ave BLDG, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Call (303) 940-9118Directions

    Recovery and mental health help2

    Statewide

    988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

    Call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counselor any time, for a mental health crisis, thoughts of suicide or a substance use crisis. It is free and confidential. Veterans can press 1.

    Hours
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week
    Call 988Website

    Veterans services2

    Statewide

    Veterans Crisis Line

    Dial 988, then press 1. Or text 838255, or chat at veteranscrisisline.net. Free and confidential. You do not need to be enrolled in VA health care.

    Hours
    Open 24 hours a day, every day
    Call 988Website
    Statewide

    VA national phone lines

    VA benefits: 800-827-1000. VA health benefits: 877-222-8387. Homeless veterans, open 24 hours: 877-424-3838. MyVA411, the main VA line, open 24 hours: 800-698-2411.

    Hours
    Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern
    Call (800) 827-1000Website

    Safety and crisis help1

    Statewide

    National Domestic Violence Hotline

    Free, confidential help for anyone hurt or threatened by a partner or family member: safety planning, shelter referrals and someone to talk to. Call 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat at TheHotline.org. In an emergency, call 911.

    Hours
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week
    Call (800) 799-7233Website

    Government offices2

    Browse

    Help by town

    Lakewood12 placesArvada7 placesWheat Ridge7 placesGolden5 placesLittleton4 placesWestminster3 placesConifer1 placeEvergreen1 place

    Help by type

    Food pantries and meals34 placesHousing3 placesHealth and dental3 placesRecovery and mental health help2 placesVeterans services2 placesSafety and crisis help2 placesGovernment offices2 places

    Help in nearby counties

    Denver County99 placesBroomfield County11 placesPark County11 placesArapahoe County43 placesDouglas County15 placesTeller County12 placesAdams County54 placesBoulder County58 placesClear Creek County10 placesGilpin County12 places

    AdvertisementAbout ads

    How HelpByState works

    Checked, dated and corrected by neighbors

    1. 1

      Matched to the source

      A listing goes up only after its phone and its address or hours match the organization's own page, or an official list.

    2. 2

      Dated on every card

      Each card shows the day we checked it. If sources disagree, we say call first instead of guessing.

    3. 3

      Fixed by the community

      See something wrong, or know a place we missed? Send it in. Nothing changes until we have checked it.

    Neighbors helping neighbors

    Help is closer than you think in Jefferson County

    A volunteer hands a bag of fresh groceries to a mother holding her daughter's hand
    Free groceriesFood banks and pantries give food to anyone who needs it.
    A helper smiles as she helps an older man fill out a form
    Someone to help you applyState offices and local programs help with food stamps, bills and more.
    Kids laughing together over a free meal with a grandmother at a community center
    Meals and care for kidsFree meals, clinics and family programs, close to home.

    Questions people ask

    Where can I get free food in Jefferson County, Colorado?

    We have confirmed 34 places that can help in Jefferson County: Belmar Church in Lakewood (Thursday, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM), (303) 986-5500, call first; Food Bank of the Rockies Mobile Pantry, Phillips United Methodist Church in Lakewood (Tuesday, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM), (303) 371-9250, call first; Food Bank of the Rockies Mobile Pantry, Red Rocks Community College in Lakewood (Saturday, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM), (303) 371-9250, call first. 31 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help paying rent or a utility bill in Jefferson County, Colorado?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Jefferson County: Colorado LEAP Heat Help line (heating bill help), (866) 432-8435. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get housing help in Jefferson County, Colorado?

    We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Jefferson County: Lakewood Housing Authority, (303) 987-7580, call first; Arvada Housing Authority, (720) 898-7494, call first; Jefferson County Housing Authority in Wheat Ridge, (303) 422-8600, call first. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Jefferson County, Colorado?

    We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Jefferson County: Renaissance Children's Center in Lakewood, (303) 237-6132, call first; STRIDE CHC , Wheat Ridge, (303) 761-1100, call first; Wheat Ridge Family Health Clinic, (303) 940-9118, call first. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Jefferson County, Colorado?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Jefferson County: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Jefferson County, Colorado?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Jefferson County: Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.

    Where can I get free legal help in Jefferson County, Colorado?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Jefferson County: Colorado Legal Services, (303) 837-1313. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Is HelpByState free to use?

    Yes. There is nothing to sign up for and nothing to pay. Every listing is free, and so is adding or correcting one.

    Why do some listings say call first?

    Church and community pantries often change days, move, or close for a holiday. When the sources we checked disagree, or an organization does not publish its hours, we say so instead of guessing. A quick call saves a trip.

    I run a pantry or a program. How do I get listed or fix our hours?

    Use the Add a listing or Suggest an update form. We confirm it against your own page or contact you, then change the listing. It is free.

    Is this the same as 2-1-1?

    No. 2-1-1 is a statewide phone line and database run by the state network. HelpByState is an independent, county-by-county directory that shows the date each listing was checked. If you want to talk to a person, dial 2-1-1.

    Where do the hours and phone numbers come from?

    From each organization's own website or page, official sources such as housing authority and WIC clinic lists, and the public Find Food map of the Food Bank of the Rockies. We list the source on every card.

    Something missing, or out of date?

    If you run a pantry or program, or you saw a listing that is wrong, tell us. We check every message against the organization's own page before anything changes.

    Add a listingSuggest an update