Food and Financial Support
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WHO CAN GET FREE OR REDUCED PRICE MEALS?
a. All children in households receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Family (TANF/Colorado Works – Basic Cash Assistance or State Diversion), are eligible for free meals.
b. Foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court are eligible for free meals. Foster children may be added as a household member of the foster family if the foster family chooses to apply. Including foster children as household members may help other children qualify for benefits. If the foster family is not eligible, it does not prevent a foster child from receiving benefits.
c. Children who qualify for their districts Head Start program are eligible for free meals.
d. Children who meet the definition of homeless, runaway, or migrant are eligible for free meals.
e. Children may receive free or reduced price meals if your household’s income is within the limits on the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines. Your children may qualify for free or reduced price meals if your household income falls at or below the limits on this chart.
Serves all of Douglas and Elbert Counties
1638 Park Street
Castle Rock CO 80109
Phone: 303-688-1114
Food Bank Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 12 noon
Last food order taken at 11:45 am
The Douglas/Elbert Task Force is a 501(c)3 non-profit human service organization dedicated to providing assistance to people in Douglas and Elbert counties who are in serious economic need, at risk of homelessness, or in a similar crisis. We address immediate needs by consistently providing food and other necessities for homeless, low income and the working poor people in our community.
Serves three counties Arapahoe, Douglas, and Elbert.
16965 Pine Lane Suite 100
Parker, CO 80134
Phone: 720-842-5621
http://secorcares.com/
Food Bank Hours:
Wednesdays 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm
Thursdays 11am-6:30pm
Fridays 9am-2pm
Saturdays 9am-1pm
Services Include: SECOR’s school weekend food program for children, free financial counseling, individual and family counseling, references for reduced/scaled medical services, affordable and transitional housing resources, once a month financial assistance, free Legal Aid, and free dental screenings and X-Rays at SECOR.
Serves Parker, Elizabeth and Franktown
19105 Longs Way
Parker, CO 80134
Phone: 303-841-3460
FAX: 303-840-3912
Email: foodbank@parkertaskforce.org
http://www.parkertaskforce.org/
Food Bank Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 9:00 -1:00 pm.
Clients, must arrive no later than 11:30 to receive services.
The Parker Task Force is dedicated to providing individuals and families in our community with food, limited financial assistance and other support services to help them become self-sufficient.
Food Bank of the Rockies & St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Francis of Assissi Catholic Church, Castle Rock
Food Bank of the Rockies (FBR) mobile pantry truck will be in your county providing food assistance to community members.
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
2746 5th Street
Castle Rock, CO
303.688.3025
Schedule Dates: 4th Saturday of every month from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Food Bank of the Rockies contact: Kaye Lyssy – 303.375.5853
No qualifications, membership fee or eligibility forms to complete
Product distributed to anyone seeking extra food assistance (self declaration of need)
Please bring bags, a sturdy box or basket to transport product home
Product distributed on first come, first serve basis
Extra product will be available for re-distribution once everyone has been assisted
Cherry Hills Community Church – Manna Ministry – BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, NO EXCEPTIONS.
3900 Grace Blvd. ( in the small gym, just inside the church’s main entrance, to the left)
Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
303.791.4500, Ext. 8340
Zip Codes served: 80124, 80126, 80129, 80130
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday mornings: 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. – Food bank only
Food Bank including meat and produce
Tuesday Evenings: Sign-in begins at 6:00 p.m. – No sign-in after 7:00 p.m.
Food Bank including meat and produce, Clothing Bank, Medical Clinic and haircuts
345 E Wildcat Reserve Parkway
Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
303.797.7076
Zip Codes Served: 80111, 80112, 80120, 80121, 80122, 80126, 80129, 80130, 80124
Hours of operation:
1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Dry goods, canned foods, personal care items (toiletries, dish soap, toilet paper, etc.)
Required Documentation: Current driver’s license or other photo ID required
Serves Douglas County Residents
4400 Castleton Court
Castle Rock, CO 80109
Phone: 303-688-4825
http://www.douglas.co.us/government/departments/humanservices/
Making sure people have food on the table. A roof over their heads. All the things a lot of us take for granted, until we need help. This is where you’ll find it, as provided by the Douglas County Human Services Website:
There’s child care, employment, energy, food, financial, medical and mental health assistance. If you’re a senior, veteran or a person with a disability, there’s a program designed just for you. There are also programs for adult and child protection. Even transit programs to help you get around.
Douglas County School District Resources:
Megan Tran
McKinney-Vento Coordinator
Email: homelessliaison@dcsdk12.org
Phone: 303-387-0142
Address: Douglas County School District, 620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104
Resources
National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth
Help & Hope Center - Douglas County
Search for Free or Reduced Cost Services in Your Area
For more specific needs or inquiries, please contact the McKinney-Vento Coordinator directly. See contact information above.
https://www.dcsdk12.org/health-and-wellness##
The Douglas County School District partners with a number of organizations to help support our families in crisis and need. Please visit their website to find further information on shelters, housing, food/clothing, medical needs, employment, and youth shelters.
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Safe Families For Children Organization of volunteer families who have opened their homes to care for children whose families are experiencing a personal crisis
Manna Provides a food market and resources for families in the community. They also provide haircuts, toiletries, and a dinner on the first Tuesday of every month.
Can't find what you need or need additional resources?
The Douglas County Youth Initiative Guide. Resources are alphabetical. http://www.douglas.co.us/documents/youth-and-family-resource-guide.pdf