With the suspension of SNAP benefits on November 1st and government employees on furlough, many Coloradans will be looking for ways to put food on the table. Here are a list of food banks in southern Colorado that may be able to help. And if you're able to donate, keep in mind most food banks prefer monetary donations over food, but anything helps. You can find ways to donate on each food bank's website.

1. Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado

Address: 2605 Preamble Point, Colorado Springs, CO 80915
Phone: (719) 528-1247
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Website: careandshare.org

2. Springs Food Bank

Address: 6805 Bismark Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80922
Phone: (719) 644-0075
Hours: Friday 12:30 PM-5:30 PM
Website: Springs Food Bank

3. Chinook Center Free Grocery Distribution

Address: 2551 Airport Rd #107, Colorado Springs, CO 80910
Phone: (719) 675-9917
Hours: Sundays, 12:00 PM–2:00 PM
Website: Chinook Center

4. Charity's Hope Food & Clothing Pantry

Address: 201 N Chelton Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Phone: (719) 332-2360
Hours: Wednesdays & Saturdays, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Website: Charity's Hope

5. Calvary Worship Center Food Pantry / Storehouse

Address: 501 Castle Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Phone: (719) 632-3311
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Website: Calvary Worship Center

6. CHOP Food Pantry at Christian House of Prayer

Address: 4360 Bradley Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80911
Phone: (719) 596-7469
Hours: 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Website: CHOP Pantry

7. Catholic Charities of Central Colorado - Marion House Kitchen

8. Food to Power

Address: 1090 S Institute St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: (719) 636-2345
Hours: Tuesdays 12:00PM-2:00PM (sign-in starts at 9AM) & Thursdays 12:00PM-2:00PM (sign-in starts at 10AM)
Website: Food to Power

9. Solid Rock Food Center

Address: 3219 S. Academy Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80916
Phone: (719) 985-8935
Hours: Monday: 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. (Senior Day, 55+) & Tuesday: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. (Open to the public)
Website: Solid Rock Food Center

10. Crossfire Ministries

Address: 3975 N. Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO, 80917
Phone: 719-447-1806
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 10 am – 3 pm & 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month: 10 am - 1 p
Website: Crossfire Ministries

11. Westside Cares

Address: Locations and times very. check website.
Phone: 719-937-4547
Hours: Locations and times very. check website.
Website: Westside Cares

12. Sunny Side Market (Pikes Peak United Way)

Address: Family Success Center, 1520 Verde Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80910
Phone: 719-632-1543
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Website: Sunny Side Market

Lindsey Marie