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
- Address: 14 W Bijou St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
- Phone: (719) 636-2345
- Hours: Monday - Sunday, 10:30 AM - 1PM
- Website: Catholic Charities
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