Back to School
Dear CPA Students, Teachers, and Learning Coaches,
WELCOME ! We hope you all had amazing summers and we cannot wait to get this 2021/22 school year started!!
We know that with a new school year comes new stressors, so we want to make sure you have all the necessary resources so you can have a successful start to your school year. This page includes resources for free school supplies, clothing, food, and tips on having a successful start to your school year!
Please also take the time to look through the rest of the FRC website, there are so many wonderful resources to explore!
Please reach out to our Family Resources Coordinator or Counselor if you have any questions at all! You can find their contact information by clicking the blue button below!
Free School Supplies
Women's Resource Agency (WRA) - Suit-Up for Success program
750 Citadel Drive E
Colorado Springs, CO, 80909
719-471-3170
Salvation Army of Colorado Springs region
A leading church - charity. Everything from emergency financial aid to a free school supply giveaway even (elementary to high school kids), shelter, diapers, warm winter blankets, and Christmas toys are offered. Continue with Colorado Springs Salvation Army assistance programs.
The Resource Exchange (TRE)
418 S Weber St
Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903
Dial 719-380-1100
Gently used clothes, furniture, electronics, books, and more is on site at the non-profit.
High Plains Helping Hands
Address is 7375 Adventure Way
Colorado Springs, CO, 80923
719-495-3123
Diapers, school supplies, toys, and more are from the clothing closet on site. There is also free furniture for an apartment and medical equipment for seniors or the disabled.
If you need resources in a different part of Colorado please reach out to your FRC/Counselor to find more resources! (contact info click the blue button)
Free/ Reduced Price Clothing
Support the Girls Free bras, underwear, and menstrual hygiene products, allowing women and folks experiencing homelessness, impoverishment, or distress to stand tall with dignity. Please reach out to your Family Resource Coordinator/Counselor if you are in need of any of these products!
Grades K-5 Christine Floyd
email. cfloyd@coloradoprepacademy.org
Grades 6-8 Emily Greene
emgreene@coloradoprepacademy.org
Grade 9-12 Kathy Wortley
katwortley@coloradoprepacademy.org
Birthline, Inc. of Colorado
Address - 2346 Gilpin St. Denver, CO
Call - (303) 832-2858
Clients and families with a referral can receive children, baby, and maternity clothing. Social service agencies can provide those referrals. Free or low cost clothing, outfits, shoes, and more is available for children up to the age of 14. Diapers, formula, and other items may be provided to newborns as well
Clothes To Kids of Denver, Inc.
2890 S Colorado Blvd, Unit 15-P Denver, Colorado 80222
Main number is (720) 379-4630
The program they run is known as Clothe a Child and Change a Life. This is offered year round and will help parents shop for gently used goods. If the child is in school, then free school or educational supplies, uniforms, shoes, and winter coats may be given out too.
Reach Pikes Peak
Address: 501 E Iowa Ave
Fountain, Colorado, 80817
719-382-8515
Free clothing or school supplies are given to a small area. Assistance is available from the non-profit up to 3 times per year.
Mercy's Gate
4360 Montebello Dr
Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80918
For hours, dial 719-277-7470
Central Seventh Day Adventist Church
1305 N Union Bvld
Colorado Springs, CO, 80909
Address is 719-634-1682
Looking Good / Feeling Better - Teens With Promise
5775 Academy Blvd Colorado Springs CO 80918 US
719-266-0106
The agency supports teenagers in Pikes Peak. Free clothing includes interview wear, winter coats, and even items such as dresses for a prom.
Women's Resource Agency (WRA) - Suit-Up for Success program
750 Citadel Drive E
Colorado Springs, CO, 80909
719-471-3170
Salvation Army of Colorado Springs region
A leading church - charity. Everything from emergency financial aid to a free school supply giveaway even (elementary to high school kids), shelter, diapers, warm winter blankets, and Christmas toys are offered. Continue with Colorado Springs Salvation Army assistance programs.
Discover Goodwill thrift stores
Circle Center address is 2007 S Circle Dr, dial 719-635-1215
West Center is at 2304 W Colorado Ave, dial 719-633-8794
The centers may also pass out vouchers to use at other clothing banks in El Paso County.
Native American can contact Walking Shield, Inc.
Address is 3150 N Nevada Ave.
Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80907
719-329-0251
Programs include clothing, medical supplies, household goods, furniture, paper products, and more.
The Resource Exchange (TRE)
418 S Weber St
Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903
Dial 719-380-1100
Gently used clothes, furniture, electronics, books, and more is on site at the non-profit.
High Plains Helping Hands
Address is 7375 Adventure Way
Colorado Springs, CO, 80923
719-495-3123
Diapers, school supplies, toys, and more are from the clothing closet on site. There is also free furniture for an apartment and medical equipment for seniors or the disabled.
Food Pantry's and Reduced Lunches
Map of Free and Reduced school lunches- Map link
- Waterstone Food Pantry
5890 S. Alkire St Littleton, CO, 80127
Hours Every Thursday 2:30pm-4:30pm
Self-service shopping model
- FBR Mobile Pantry-Rio Blanco Fairgrounds
700 Sulphur Creek Rd Meeker, CO, 81641
Hours Every 4th Thursday starting @ 11:00 AM
3.We Don't Waste- presentation of Our Lady
695 Julian St. Denver CO, 80204
Phone 720-443-6113
Hours Every 3rd Tuesday 1:00pm-3:00pm
4.We Don't Waste- North Middle School
12095 East Montview Blvd. Aurora, CO, 80010
Phone 720-443-6113
Hours Every 3rd Saturday of the month 1:00pm-3:00pm
5.We Don't Waste- Focus Points TEFAP
2501 East 48th Ave Denver CO, 80216
Phone 720-443-6113
Hours 1st Tuesday of every month 1:00pm-3:00pm