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Food Resources Available in Jefferson County

Additional food resources can be found at jeffcoeats.org

Lakewood

The Action Center: 8745 W. 14th Avenue 303-237-7704​
8745 W. 14th Avenue 303-237-7704 Emergency food bags, once per week. Full shopping: same day appts by lottery @ 8:30 and @ 12:30 M/T/Th/F​

 

Joy’s Kitchen: 7700 W. Woodard Drive Lakewood​
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-3 pm​

 

Mean St. Ministry: 8500 W Colfax​
Food bag distribution on Wednesdays at 10:15am​ in parking lot until new building is operational.

 

Mountair Christian Church: 1390 Benton Tuesdays 9:30-12:30​

 

David Clifton Ministries: 1553 Glen Ayr Dr Fridays at 6:30​

 

Lakewood Left: Colfax/Chase Every Friday at 6:00 pm​

 

Servicios de la Raza: 140 Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, CO 80226 303-458-5851

By appointment only

Arvada

Community Table: 8555 W 57th Ave, Arvada (moving to 4600 West 60th Ave, Arvada)​
Food boxes available in parking lot, Tuesday through Friday, from 12:00 to 4:00 pm.​

 

Mission Arvada of The Rising: 7500 W 57th Ave, Arvada

Lunch for enrolled clients daily. Food pantry service suspended.​

 

Ralston Creek Food Pantry: 8270 W 80th Ave, Arvada ​
Tuesdays 9:30–10:30am (at 6425 Wadsworth) and Saturdays 9:30–10:30am (at 8270 W 80th)​
No restrictions or ID requirements; open to everyone.​

 

New Apostolic Church: 5290 Vance st, Arvada ​
Open every Wednesday 9am-11am​
No ID or appointment necessary​

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Frequent Updates of open food pantries on 'One by One Helping Arvada's Homeless' on Facebook​

Golden

Golden Pantry & Thrift (Christian Action Guild) – 1401 Ford St, Golden 303-279-5674.

Hours: Tue–Fri, 10am–3:30pm (by appointment for new clients). Notes: Permanent food pantry for Golden residents (and accepted clients)

Provides a 5-day supply of groceries and also operates a thrift store on-site. Golden residency proof required for ongoing assistance. (Call or visit goldenpantryandthrift.org for intake information.)​

 

BGOLDN Fresh Food Pantry – 17455 W 16th Ave, Golden (adjacent to Golden Church of the Nazarene). Phone: 720-687-2041. Hours: Tue 12–4pm; Wed 11:–3pm; Thu 9am–1pm and 3:30–6:30pm; Fri 11am–4pmNotes: Permanent fresh food pantry focusing on healthy groceries. Eligibility: Must live or work in Golden, or have a child in a Golden-area school (proof required).Weekly visits allowed (up to 3 days’ worth of food per visit). Delivery is available for homebound clients in Golden (via application)

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His Provision (Christ the Answer Church) – 705 Ulysses St, Golden. Phone: 303-279-3663.

Hours: Weekly distribution (call church for schedule). Notes: Church-based food bank offering fresh and non-perishable food once a week. Also an official CSFP and TEFAP pickup site for seniors and income-qualified families. Open to anyone in need in the Golden area; call ahead to confirm distribution day/time.​

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Wheat Ridge

Legacy Grace Community Development Corp 7125 West 44th Avenue, Wheat Ridge (303) 815-4914

​Open 11:00 am to 1:00 pm 

 

Tin Shed Food Pantry: 10555 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge

Tuesdays 1:15pm-6pm

Appointment needed and must be made 3 days in advance. Text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879) 

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Westminster

Westminster Presbyterian Church Fish Food Bank 3990 W 74th Ave​

Mon, Wed, Thurs 2.45-3.15pm​

Tues 5.30-6pm​

A mix of ready-made boxes and “shopping” on a cart that lives outside. Good for for those who need ready to eat food.​

 

Growing Home Food Bank 3489 W 72nd Ave​

Mon, Wed, Fri 10-12.30pm​

Thurs 2-4.30pm​

 

Westminster Public Schools Summer Meals Program Breakfast and lunch will be provided for students up to age 18 throughout the summer at multiple locations. To participate, children simply need to go to any of the sites during their open dates and times. Families do not need to fill out any forms to qualify.

Ice Texture

Severe Weather Shelter Resources

​Jefferson County Public Health issues notifications related to health alerts and advisory, which prompts cold weather activation. Activation updates will be posted on www.headinghomejeffco.com and sent out to the broader Heading Home listserv. Representatives will convene 72 hours in advance of impending weather to prepare for an activation and declaration based on forecast. Broader public facing notification will occur no later than twelve (12) hours prior to shelter operations.

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Cold weather response typically operates from October 1 through April 30th each year when nighttime low temperatures are projected to be 32°F or colder with accumulation of precipitation (snow) greater than one inch over a 24-hour period or 20°F or lower with or without precipitation. Cold weather activation may be suspended based on the consideration of additional factors.  

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For mountain communities, call 720-598-2653 (720-598-COLD) to learn whether severe weather response is activated.

​Lakewood Shelter

When the City of Lakewood activates severe weather shelter, unhoused can seek services at 8000 West Colfax between the hours of 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.  Individuals or couples without children can access the shelter at any time during the hours of operations. The shelter does not require a reservation. Pets are allowed.

 

Mountain Communities

Evergreen Christian Outreach (EChO) Shelter is an overnight emergency shelter. Open from October to May from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. Serves individuals and families. Pets are allowed. Call Shelter Hotline number at 303-670-1796 and leave a message. A shelter representative will call you back.

 

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Arvada Shelter

Arvada’s Church-Based Shelter hosted at The Rising Church (7500 W 57th Ave, Arvada, CO 80002). From November 2024 through March 2025, Mission Arvada will open its church doors when temperatures drop to 20°F or below, or when snowfall exceeds 6 inches, providing a warm, safe night refuge for adults 18+. Guests must sign up in advance and are able to sign-up at Mission Arvada 10.a.m. - 1p.m. Monday-Friday.

 

 Guests can call to confirm activation on a particular night: 720-334-8584

Families with Children

Severe Weather Sheltering is available to families with children under the age of 18  who require emergency shelter when severe weather is declared by Jefferson County.


Contact The Action Center at

303-237-7704 (M, Tu, Th, F 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m.) or call 211. Mountain communities call 303-670-1796.

or call 211.
Mountain communities call

303-670-1796.​

 

Extreme Weather

Shelter Information:

  • Westminster Emergency Cold Weather Shelter
    City of Westminster provides supplemental emergency sheltering in extreme cold weather conditions (0°F or sustained windchill below zero degrees for 6 hours or more) at The MAC, located at 3295 W. 72nd Ave., Westminster, CO. for residents who may be experiencing an emergency loss of heat or lack appropriate shelter. Westminster’s emergency cold weather shelter program operates in extreme cold weather situations to augment the counties’ services for residents who are not able to access them due to mobility challenges, availability, or other extenuating circumstances. The City will notify the public and target populations with 24 to 48 hours' notice via LookoutAlert and through the City's website and social media. 303-426-4310.

 

We will do our best to keep this updated, but we always recommend calling or visiting the shelter’s website before referring to their services.

Housing & Other Resources

Bethlehem Lutheran Shower Truck

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Colorado PEAK - apply for public assistance online and make changes to current case.

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Dentistry

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DMV To Go providing driver license services

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​​Find Shelter - City and County of Denver

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Free and Self-Help Legal Assistance

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Heading Home Quick Family Resource Guide (Printable)

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Jeffco Human Services - Resource List

 

​Jefferson Center Resource Library

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Jefferson County Business and Workforce Center - resources for job seekers or facing unemployment.

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​Jefferson County CommUNITY Resource Hub

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Mission Arvada at the Rising Church - several services including case management, meals, showers, and laundry

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​Mother Cabrini Shrine Resource Directory

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Pets -

Foothills Animal Shelter Better Together Program [foothillsanimalshelter.org]: pet food and supplies, pet resource referrals, or temporary pet housing and 

Foothills Animal Shelter Weekly Vaccine Clinic [foothillsanimalshelter.org]

 

Shower and Laundry

 

Stride Community Health Center

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​United Way 211 (or call 211) - a state-wide resource hub offering information about food, shelter, COVID-19 related resources, childcare, and basic needs.​​​​

​Jefferson County & Metro Area Resources

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Municipal and County Homeless Navigator Programs

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Navigators work with local residents experiencing homelessness to identify housing pathways and assist in decreasing barriers on those pathways. Navigators do not have housing, but work to access existing housing resources. They work standard business hours and respond as quickly as possible, but may not be immediate. If you are seeking immediate shelter, please call United Way 2-1-1.

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  • Arvada

    • Serves homeless adult households/ individuals; Arvada residents

    • Contact Main Housing Line 720-898-7494

  • Jefferson County Human Services:

  • Lakewood

    • Serves homeless adult households/ individuals; Lakewood residents

    • Contact 303-987-7773. Leave a message and will be contacted directly.​

  • Golden

    • Serves primarily homeless adult households/ individuals; Golden residents

  • Edgewater and Wheat Ridge

  • Westminster

    • Serves primarily homeless adult households and families in Westminster, including Jefferson and Adams County residents

    • Email navigator@CityofWestminster.us​

Housing Resources for Veterans

Veteran Housing Resource Slides & Contact Information. Recording of 6-21-22 Presentation

 

Process for Getting Veterans on By-Name-List

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VA Registration: Call 877-222-8387

 

VA Outreach: Call Marc Eschler (720-362-0023) Marc.Eschler@va.gov

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*NEW*: 2022 Annual Homeless Veterans Stand Down

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  Healthcare Resources

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​Jefferson County Public Health Department Resources

Clinic Services

  • Immunizations - no/low cost immunizations are available including COVID-19, flu, RSV, etc. Monday- Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Call to schedule appointment. Walk-ins available for flu vaccines only.

  • Sexual health services - including birth control, emergency contraceptives, pregnancy testing, sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, etc. are available.

  • Points West Syringe Services Program - providing services such as walk-in testing and counseling, literature about safer injection practices, education on overdose prevention and response, Naloxone/Narcan, referrals, etc.

Jefferson County Public Health

Address - 645 Parfet St., Lakewood CO 80215
Clinic phone number: 303-239-7078
Website - www.jeffco.us/2100
 

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