ACTS FOOD BANK

Our all-volunteer staff provides food to over 10,000 hungry people monthly.

We distribute over 150,000 lbs of food each month throughout the Denver and surrounding counties -- that's over 2,000 food boxes and 3,000 hot meals each month! All of our overflow is then sent to the families of soldiers at Ft. Carson in Colorado Springs.

Food Bank

The food bank got its start on the streets of "West Colfax" before moving just west of downtown in 2009. Since 2003, we have provided hope to the multitudes of homeless people, street people, under-the-bridge people, motel people, single moms, families of veterans, seniors, and out-of-work families.

We additionally extend the federal school lunch program by sending 180 "Totes of Hope" lunches to children of low-income, helping them eat through the weekends.

Our vision is to provide emergency food to anyone who is in need. We therefore do not draw geographical boundaries and people from all over Denver may come to get food. Unlike many food banks that allow only six boxes per year, we allow participants to come weekly for food.

Fresh Objective

Our objective is to provide the freshest of food, so we must move it as fast as we can. Bulk food donations averaging 3000 lbs. come in daily and are unloaded by our volunteers and workforce. As of Feb. 2011, a CDL School has graciously stepped in to handle our large pick-ups.  We have our own box truck, with a dedicated volunteer driver as well. Our wonderful network partners are on hand when we call for them to come for the overstock of perishables that need to get moved immediately.

Food Bank Hours

Food Bank doors are open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Our emergency food help is available 24/7.

Food Boxes

Our average food box weighs over 40 lbs, and includes: meat, canned goods, canned fruits and vegetables, pastries, dairy, prepared food items, produce, and bakery items. There is no need or room for anyone in our city to go hungry.

Coffeehouse Soup Kitchen

During the In-Take process, while our clients are waiting for their food boxes, we offer a home-cooked free prepared lunch from our Soup Kitchen. They are also welcome to choose as much bread as their family needs from our “Bread Pantry”.

Come partner with us at the ACTS Food Bank

Do something powerful for your community and bring a smile to your heart, be part of the giving.

Let’s take a stand against hunger…it’s time to ACT!

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Felix Ortega

Our condolences go out to the friends and family of our beloved Felix Ortega, Workforce Manager for ACTS who passed away on Aug. 16, 2011. Felix spent the last years of his life tirelessly working to help those less fortunate than himself. He never asked what was in it for himself, but strived to make life better for others. Those whom you sacrificed for, and we your partners in this endeavor, would like to say one last "thank you"!