Community Food Share’s Programs
Our hunger-relief network is designed to provide a variety of ways for people to access food when times get tough. In fact, 32% of the food Community Food Share distributes is given directly to those who need it through the following programs.
Onsite Food Pantry: Feeding Families
Feeding Families is Community Food Share’s onsite pantry in Louisville that serves individuals and families. Participants may visit once a week, and our “choice pantry” model allows them to choose the fresh produce, milk, grains, and other nutritious staples they need to live active, healthy lives.
Feeding Families is open for shopping:
Wednesdays from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursdays from 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Fridays from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Mobile Pantries
Not everyone can get to our onsite food pantry or visit one of our Partner Agencies due to transportation challenges, medical disabilities, conflicting work schedules, or other barriers — so we go to them. Community Food Share brings “pantries on wheels” to neighborhoods with limited access to nutritious foods, delivering fresh produce, dairy, meat, and more to locations throughout Boulder and Broomfield Counties.
Older Adults Program: Blue Spruce Neighbors
Our Blue Spruce Neighbors program (formerly Elder Share) provides free groceries, twice per month, to older adults with low incomes in neighborhoods throughout Boulder and Broomfield Counties. For homebound individuals, one of our volunteers can drop grocery items off directly at their residence. Food choices include fresh produce, milk, meat, frozen items, deli products, bread, shelf-stable pantry items, and other nutritious options.
SNAP Application Assistance
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), formerly known as food stamps, provides monthly assistance for individuals and families who need help getting food. Benefits are distributed to recipients on an EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, which works like a debit card. SNAP benefits can be used to purchase food at participating grocery stores, convenience stores and some farmer’s markets or co-op food programs. SNAP can be a great way to ensure you and your family have access to nutritious foods in between visits to the pantry.
Ask us about applying for SNAP!
More Resources for Food Assistance
Nutrition Services for Your School District
Boulder Valley Schools: Visit the School Food Project’s website or call (720) 561-5942
St. Vrain Valley Schools: Visit the Nutrition Services website or call (303) 702-7793
Adams 12 School District: Visit the Nutrition website or call (720) 972-4123
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels offers hot, nutritious meals to adults having difficulty preparing their own meals (specifics may vary by location). Meal delivery is available to homebound individuals. Meal fees are based on a sliding scale according to monthly income. Serving Louisville, Lafayette, Erie, and Superior:
Coal Creek Meals on Wheels, (303) 665-0566
Serving Longmont: Longmont Meals on Wheels, (303) 772-0540
Serving Boulder: Meals on Wheels of Boulder, (720) 780-3380
Serving Broomfield (City and County): Broomfield Meals on Wheels, (303) 464-5526
WIC: The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Women, Infants and Children
WIC is a nutrition program that provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy food, and other services free of charge to families that qualify. Visit coloradowic.com for details, or call your local WIC Clinic below:
Boulder Residents: (303) 413-7520
Lafayette Residents: (720) 564-2213
Longmont Residents: (303) 678-6130
Broomfield Residents: (720) 887-2225
Outside of Boulder and Broomfield Counties
Dial 2-1-1 to access this free, confidential, multilingual service that refers callers to social and community resources best suited to meet your needs. You can also visit the website.
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