Non-Food Bank Food Resources in Denver Metro Area

We are excited to share a variety of food resources in Denver that help address food insecurity when traditional food banks aren’t enough. From community fridges and mutual aid programs to fresh produce distributions and alternative grocery programs, these resources provide accessible, nutritious options for those in need.

To make this list as comprehensive and up-to-date as possible, we used AI assistance to help research and compile hidden, lesser-known options alongside more established programs, ensuring that anyone seeking support has a range of choices to meet their needs. We are not connected with any of these organizations but want to distribute information as needed.

• Denver Community Fridges

• Metro Caring

• We Don’t Waste Mobile Food Markets

• Cafe 180: Full Heart Meal Program

• Mutual Aid Monday

• Kaizen Food Rescue

• Rocky Mountain Mutual Aid Network

• Commún: Food Sovereignty Program

• Cats Not Cops

• The GrowHaus

• FERN (Food & Emergency Resource Network)

• YMCA of Metro Denver:  “Beyond Hunger” Market

• Food Connect Colorado

• Integrated Family Community Services

• Neighbor Outreach of Colorado (Thornton / SW Adams County)

• Marketplace Food Bank (For Aurora)

• Denver Food Rescue: No‑Cost Grocery Programs

• Directory: Hunger Free Colorado

Food Resources for Specific Communities

• Soldiers’ Angels - Military and Veteran

• NourishMental

Low Cost Food Resources

• 5280 Produce