Our Onsite Food Pantry: Feeding Families

Community Food Share believes everyone deserves access to nutritious, healthy food — including you. If you or your family need food, you can visit our Feeding Families pantry in Louisville, Colorado. Once per week you can receive free groceries — including fresh produce, milk, and pantry staples.

From the moment you arrive, our staff and volunteers are here to support you. Whether it’s helping you find your kids a great snack or simply being someone to talk to! Lean More about how to enroll and schedule an appointment below.

Our onsite pantry is open: Wednesdays: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Thursdays: 12:00 – 6:00 PM, Fridays: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

How to Enroll

Enrolling is easy! Visit cfs.waitwell.us to sign up as a new shopper. Already enrolled? Reserve your shopping spot up to a week ahead using the same link. Using the reservation system secures you a spot in our virtual pantry line the day of your appointment.

Check the FAQs for accepted IDs and proofs of address and watch our training videos for quick registration guides.

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Appointments for Returning Shoppers

If you are a returning shopper at our Feeding Families Onsite Pantry, you can book your next appointment by using the link below. Appointments become available as early as one week prior. If a scheduling conflict arises after booking, we ask that you cancel the appointment at your earliest convenience to allow for another neighbor to use that time.

Hours

Feeding Families onsite pantry is open:

Wednesdays: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Thursdays: 12:00 – 6:00 PM, Fridays: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Do these hours and days not work for you? Explore our mobile pantries as an alternative. Click learn more below.

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Location

650 S. Taylor Ave, Louisville, CO 80027

Feeding Families will close in the event of inclement weather. Please check our Facebook page or call (303) 652-3663 for closure notices. We also close on most national holidays. For a complete list of holiday closures, click learn more.

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What to Bring

Before you arrive at Feeding Families, please register yourself if you are first time shopper: https://cfs.waitwell.us/ Using this link, you will be asked to fill out a short, one page enrollment form to sign up for the program. Please come prepared on your first visit with a photo ID, and proof of address in Boulder County or Broomfield County.

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Upcoming Schedule of Community Food Share Distributions

Regardless of where you live in Boulder or Broomfield counties, we have food distributions near you, featuring both our onsite food pantry and traveling mobile pantries. Browse the calendar below to find a location and time convenient for you. If you’re an adult 60+ be sure to check out our Older Adult Food Program.

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FAQs About Food

If you’re new to shopping with us and require assistance in scheduling an appointment, we invite you to watch this brief demonstration on how to use Community Food Share’s new reservation system for the Onsite Feeding Families Pantry. This system enables you to choose a specific day and time slot ahead of your upcoming visit to the pantry.

If you’re a returning shopper with us and require assistance in scheduling an appointment, we invite you to watch this brief demonstration on how to use Community Food Share’s new reservation system for the Onsite Feeding Families Pantry. This system enables you to choose a specific day and time slot ahead of your upcoming visit to the pantry.

Feeding Families offers indoor, in-person shopping on Wednesdays from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Thursdays from 12:00 – 6:00 PM; Fridays from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

You may receive food once a week through the Feeding Families program.

Individuals who choose to visit our pantry are able to select which items they would like to take home based on what we have available that day, including any specialty items we may have in stock that day.

We will treat you and your information with dignity and respect. Please click here to read more about Community Food Share’s data promise.

  • Photo identification
  • Proof of address in Boulder County or Broomfield County

  • Driver’s license
  • State issued photo identification
  • School, university, or college identification card
  • US or foreign passport
  • Matricula consular
  • Temporary Resident Card
  • Alien Registration Receipt or Permanent Resident Card
  • Employment Authorization Card
  • Colorado Temporary Driver’s License

The proof of address should be in your own name and no more than three months old. Here are some options:

  • Utility, phone, or medical bill
  • Lease
  • Insurance documents
  • Bank statements

You may designate one friend or family member to shop on your behalf. We call this person a “Proxy.” Ask a staff member to add your Proxy’s name and date of birth to your account. Your Proxy will need to provide your date of birth when they shop.

The person shopping for you (i.e. your Proxy) will need to provide your name and birthday. Please note that our food bank serves residents of Boulder County and Broomfield County.

Our Core Pillars

Feed

We empower families and individuals in need, ensuring fair access for all to nourishing food through our programs and partners, helping our neighbors achieve their health and nutrition goals.

Community

We join hands with partner agencies and community members, working together to enhance our ability to receive, store, and distribute food. Through collaboration, we stand strong in our fight against hunger.

Sustainability

We are committed to promoting sustainable operations and upholding the highest standards of food safety and quality. This ensures that Community Food Share remains a trusted and reliable source of food, bringing peace of mind and nourishment to our community.

Education

Together, we raise awareness about food insecurity, integrating community input, and making decisions rooted in data and evaluation.