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Save the Date for Celebration of the Heart - Saturday, April 13, 2024.
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Thanksgiving Hours

Community Ministry Food Pantry will be closed on Monday, November 20, for Thanksgiving box distribution to PREREGISTERED clients only. We will reopen to the public on Tuesday, November 21, from 1-4 and on Wednesday, November 22, from 10 to 1. We will be closed on Wednesday evening and Thursday to allow our staff and volunteers to spend time with their families. We will reopen for regular services on Monday, November 27. at 10:00 am

Closed due to weather

With the current hazardous weather conditions, we will be closed on Thursday, March 14. While we wish that we could be open to serve our community, we cannot risk your safety or the safety of our staff and volunteers. Generally, if Denver Public Schools close, we will also be closed. Stay safe.

Christmas presents

Sorry, our Sharing Tree Christmas presents are all spoken for this  year.

Lo sentimos, todos nuestros regalos de Navidad de Sharing Tree son para este año.
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Sorry, we are are closed for the holidays December 22-26 and December 29-January 1, reopening January 2 at 1:00 pm.

Fresh Food Distributions (holiday produce rescue) will happen on December 27-28 from 10:00 am until noon. (No ID or proof of address required)

We do our best to distribute food for the holidays in advance, and we are sorry if you were unable to make a visit and are experiencing a food shortage this holiday. Thank you for your understanding of giving our loyal staff and volunteers a few days off.

COVID-19 Update
(Please check back here regularly for updates)

Community Ministry Food Pantry will be open our regular hours to serve those in need. We returned to self-choice inside. Masks are no longer required to enter the building. Neighbors will receive enough food for their families for a week. Remember to bring your Community Ministry ID card with you to expedite getting served.

The children’s clothing bank is open Tuesdays, 10:30a-12:00p and Wednesday evenings 5:30p-6:30p. Visits are limited to once every three months and items per child are also limited.

Donations of food will be still be gratefully accepted during regular pantry hours. Please use the door in the alley for donations.

Volunteers are still needed. Sign up on our Volunteer Opportunities page.

For the safety of our neighbors, staff and volunteers, we respectfully request that you do not visit if you are experiencing a respiratory illness and especially if you have a fever, cough or shortness of breath. Symptoms of respiratory illness include: nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, sore or scratchy throat, painful swallowing, cough, watery eyes, headache, fatigue, or body aches.

We are unable to take clothing for the migrants at this time. Your response to this need and generosity has been overwhelming. Please take your donations of adult clothing to Para Ti Mujer International at 150 Sheridan Blvd #200, Denver, CO 80226. We will continue to take gently used children’s clothing and coats for adults and children.

Community Ministry - Unity in Caring

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Getting Involved

Mission

To meet the basic needs of individuals who are experiencing economic hardships and related problems.

Who we serve

The Food Pantry of Community Ministry is providing services to everyone. However, special programs are reserved for residents living in the 80204, 80219, 80223, 80236 and 80227 (Denver County) zip codes. Clients living outside these zip codes may be referred to other agencies in their area. The Clothing Bank has no boundary restrictions.

Location

Community Ministry of Southwest Denver
1755 S. Zuni
Denver, CO 80223

Hours

The Food Bank is open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., and Tuesday from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., and Wednesday evening 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.. The Clothing Bank is open Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to closing to receive services.

Donate $

Your donation will be stretched to maximize the benefit to those in need and there are multiple ways you give.

Volunteer

Stocking, shopping, transporting, filing, marketing, listening, accounting, sorting, cleaning, writing, organizing, ... the list of opportunities is long. You are sure to be needed.

Garden Help & Sharing

Explore ways you can share your garden or participate in one of the many community gardens and help to provide fresh wholesome produce to those in need.

Host a Drive

Organize or help to host a food or clothing drive event at your organization or event in support of Community Ministry.

Food and Clothing Donations

Canned and boxed foods are always welcome during our regular hours, as well as clean children's clothing (please, no adult clothing, toys, or household items!). Want to start a food drive at your job? Ask us how we can help.

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Our Work

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Food Pantry

The food pantry is a self-choice model where you choose the food your family will eat. A variety of food is offered including meat, dairy, fresh produce, and staples.

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Children's Clothing Bank

The clothing bank offers slightly used clothing, new socks and underwear for kids 0 to12 years of age. Coats are available for adults and children. Click here for more information.

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School Supplies

Children entering kindergarten through 6th grade are eligible to receive school supplies. Click here for more information.

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Energy Assistance

Community Ministry partners with Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC) to provide utility assistance. Click for more information.

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Holiday Food Boxes

Thanksgiving or Christmas boxes are given out in addition to the regular food pantry visits. Click here for more information.

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Sharing Tree

Children between 0 and 12 may be registered to receive Christmas gifts. Click here for more information.

A Day at Community Ministry

See what happens behind the scenes every day…

The Power of Five for Five for Five

Watch this now to see how choices for spending only small amounts of cash can make a big difference … maybe to somebody you know.

Upcoming Events

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Foodraisers

Each month Community Ministry partners with a variety of local restaurants to provide people a fun place to have dinner while raising money for the organization. Click here for more information or check our calendar. The Garlic Knot located at 3200 S. Wadsworth in Lakewood, CO is one of these restaurants that donates a portion of the receipts on the first Tuesday of each month to Community Ministry.

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Caring by Candlelight

This ladies only tea is held the first Friday in December. Based on "advent by candlelight" this lovely evening includes desserts, hors de oeuvres, a silent auction, special music and guest speakers.

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Celebration of the Heart

Celebration of the Heart is the annual gala event for Community Ministry. Our next gala will be held April 13, 2024.

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Footsteps 4 Food

Footsteps 4 Food is a 5k Walk/Run along the Bear Creek Trail to raise money for Community Ministry. It will be held on September 14, 2024

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Community Ministry - Unity in Caring

Making every neighbor's visit count.

Meet our Team

Joyce Neufeld

Executive Director

Service and organization are the words that describe my professional, volunteer and personal life. As the Executive Director for Community Ministry I enjoy expanding services through collaborating with other agencies, administration and fundraising.

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Alexa Escalante

Food Pantry Manager

I love serving others in their time of need. My goal is to be a social worker and Community Ministry is a start for my career. I am exposed to people of diverse backgrounds and needs here, and I can see the impact I am making every day in their lives.

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Karen Hunt

Development Director

From a young age my parents raised me to always help others. I also have the middle child characteristic of being a social butterfly, peacemaker, and pleaser. Community Ministry is the perfect place for me to use my life skills to help the community in which I grew up. After 30 years of working in the hospitality industry and a couple years off for the family, I have now found my new place to make a difference.

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Justin Brannan

Facilities Manager

I grew up in a household that taught me to care about other people and do good. After volunteering at Community Ministry, a need arose for my skills in facilities management. Being a part of Community Ministry is a great opportunity to expand and improve my skills and have an impact on the lives of people in need.

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Lindsey Richardson

Office Manager

After enjoying a career in teaching, I realized my heart is drawn to community and serving. During a time of experiencing financial struggles personally, I know how powerful this ministry can be for families. I am thrilled to be a part of this opportunity of loving people!

Contact Us

Your comments, questions and concerns only serve to make us better, so we look look forward to anything you share with us.

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Community Ministry is committed to protecting your privacy. We will not disclose, share, trade, sell, or rent any personally identifiable data collected on this site. Contact information provided through this site will only be used by Community Ministry to respond to your requests or contact you when necessary. 

    Address:

    1755 S. Zuni
    Denver, CO 80223, USA

    Phone number:

    303.935.3428


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    Because the Community Ministry participates in U.S. Department of Agriculture programs, it is required to follow various USDA rules and regulations. In accordance with federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, Community Ministry is prohibited from discriminating based on various factors. You can read the USDA’s full nondiscrimination statement in English and Spanish below, as well as download it here.

    USDA Non-Discrimination Statement

    In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

    Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language) should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

    To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of the an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

    1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington D.C. 20250-9410; or
    2. fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 6290-7442; or
    3. email: program.intake@usda.gov.

    This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

    Porque el Ministerio de la Comunidad participa en EE.UU. programas del Departamento de Agricultura, se requiere seguir varias reglas y regulaciones del USDA. De acuerdo con la ley federal de derechos civiles y las normas y políticas de derechos civiles del USDA, Community Ministry tiene prohibido discriminar en función de varios factores. Puede leer la declaración de no discriminación completa del USDA en inglés y español a continuación, así como descargarla aquí.

    Declaración de no discriminación del USDA

    De acuerdo con la ley federal de derechos civiles y las normas y políticas de derechos civiles  del Departamento de Agricultura de EE. UU. (USDA), esta institución tiene prohibido  discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo (incluida la identidad de género  y la orientación sexual), discapacidad, edad, o represalia o represalia por actividad anterior  de derechos civiles.

    La información del programa puede estar disponible en otros idiomas además del inglés. Las  personas con discapacidades que requieran medios alternativos de comunicación para  obtener información del programa (p. ej., Braille, letra grande, cinta de audio, lenguaje de  señas estadounidense), deben comunicarse con la agencia estatal o local responsable que  administra el programa o el Centro TARGET del USDA al (202) 720- 2600 (voz y TTY) o  comuníquese con USDA a través del Servicio Federal de Retransmisión al (800) 877-8339.

    Para presentar una queja por discriminación en el programa, el Demandante debe completar  un Formulario AD-3027, Formulario de queja por discriminación en el programa del USDA,  que se puede obtener en línea en: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, desde cualquier oficina del USDA, llamando al (866) 632-9992, o escribiendo una carta dirigida al USDA. La carta debe contener el nombre, la dirección, el número de teléfono y una descripción escrita de la supuesta acción  discriminatoria del denunciante con suficiente detalle para informar al Subsecretario de  Derechos Civiles (ASCR) sobre la naturaleza y la fecha de la supuesta violación de los  derechos civiles. El formulario o carta AD-3027 completado debe enviarse al USDA antes de:

    1. correo: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; o
    2. fax: (833) 256-1665 o (202) 690-7442; o
    3. correo electrónico: program.intake@usda.gov

    Esta institución es un proveedor de igualdad de oportunidades.

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