December 10
Schedule your Colorado Gives Day donation now!
Bring your friends and neighbors to enjoy a meal together at one of our partnering restaurants. They will donate back to Community Ministry!
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Coats of all sizes needed! Please bring them during normal distribution hours so that we can protect the clothing from the outside squirrels and mice during this season.
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
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.
Sorry, our Sharing Tree Christmas presents are all spoken for this year.
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.
(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.
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Getting Involved
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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
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.
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.
School Supplies
Children entering kindergarten through 6th grade are eligible to receive school supplies. Click here for more information.
Energy Assistance
Community Ministry partners with Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC) to provide utility assistance. Click for more information.
Holiday Food Boxes
Thanksgiving or Christmas boxes are given out in addition to the regular food pantry visits. Click here for more information.
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
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.
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.
Celebration of the Heart
Celebration of the Heart is the annual gala event for Community Ministry. This year's gala was a success, and our next one will be held in April 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Nancy Rojas
Resource Navigator
I love to help people in my community. Working at Community Ministry gives me the opportunity to connect with people and help them find the resources they need in a timely way.
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