Holiday Resources Available Across Colorado in November
November 11, 2026
Find free Thanksgiving meals, food boxes, and other seasonal resources across Colorado.
As the holiday season begins, community organizations across Colorado offer resources to help individuals and families access food assistance and other essential support.
This section of the RMHS 2026 Holiday Resource Guide highlights free Thanksgiving meals, holiday food boxes, and additional community resources available throughout November.
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Explore November Resources
Food Resources
Denver
Bienvenidos Food Bank
3810 Pecos St, Denver, 80211
(303) 433-6328
bienvenidosfoodbank.org
Bienvenidos Food Bank offers fresh and non-perishable food to low-income seniors, individuals, and families. In November, it will be open on the first three Thursdays (November 5, 12, and 19) 10:00 a.m.–noon and 3:30–5:30 p.m. It’s closed on Thanksgiving. No appointment necessary. Please bring your own bags or boxes.
SAME Café – Community Thanksgiving Meal
2023 E. Colfax Ave, Denver, 80206
(720) 530-6853
soallmayeat.org
SAME Café will serve a Thanksgiving meal on November 25 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. No registration is required. The café also offers community lunches Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and will be closed November 26–29 for Thanksgiving. Diners are invited to contribute by volunteering their time, donating produce, or making a monetary contribution in exchange for their meal.
Servicios de La Raza – Thanksgiving Meal Boxes
3131 W. 14th Ave, Denver, 80204
(303) 458-5851
serviciosdelaraza.org
On Tuesday, November 24, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Servicios de la Raza welcomes individuals and families to pick up a Thanksgiving turkey and a basket of holiday food items. Registration takes place on-site, and items are given out first-come, first-served while supplies last.
Integrated Family Community Services – Fresh Thanks | Thanksgiving Grocery Boxes
Arapahoe Community College
5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 80120
(303) 789-0501
ifcs.org
On Saturday, November 21 at 11:30 a.m., community members in need of a little extra help this season can pick up a grocery box filled with items for a Thanksgiving meal. Distribution is limited to one box per household and will continue while supplies last. Enter at S. Santa Fe Dr. & S. Sumner St.
Adams County
Operation Free Bird – Thanksgiving Food Boxes & Community Health Fair
Mountain States Toyota
201 W. 70th Ave, Denver, 80221
adamssheriffco.gov
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office will partner with the Food Bank of the Rockies to host Operation Free Bird on Saturday, November 21, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Free food boxes will be available while supplies last. There will also be dental screenings, flu shots, mental health resources, veteran services, and housing and food assistance available.
Almost Home, Inc. – Thanksgiving Meal Boxes
Columbian Home Event Center
1096 E. Bridge St, Brighton, 80601
(303) 659-6199
almosthomeonline.org
Almost Home, Inc. is partnering with the St. Augustine Community Food Pantry and the Knights of Columbus Council 3285 to provide Thanksgiving meal baskets to families in need. Baskets will be distributed on Saturday, November 21, 9:00–11:00 a.m. You must register ahead of time; no walk-ins will be accepted.
Registration Information: You must register in person at the Almost Home Housing Navigation Center during walk-in hours to receive a reservation card before the event. Registration began on Tuesday, October 20, and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please bring a photo ID and proof of residency in Adams or Southern Weld County.
Almost Home Housing Navigation Center: 22 S. 4th Ave, Ste. 106, Brighton, 80601
Walk-in hours:
- Tuesday & Thursday: 9:00 a.m.–noon and 1:00–3:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.–noon and 1:00–6:00 p.m.
- Monday & Friday: Closed
Colorado Springs
Mercy’s Gate – Thanksgiving Meal Kits
4360 Montebello Drive, #300, Colorado Springs, 80918
(719) 277-7470
mercysgatecs.org
Mercy’s Gate is offering uncooked, prepackaged Thanksgiving meal kits to those in need this November. Meal baskets will be available at Mercy’s Gate or a local partner church.
Registration Information: Registration is first-come, first-served and must be completed in person during specific registration windows between October 30 and November 15. Once registered, you’ll receive a pickup date and time for your meal basket. Registration times are as follows:
- Mondays: 5–7 p.m.
- Wednesdays: 10 a.m.–noon
- Thursdays: 10 a.m.–noon, 2–4 p.m.
- Fridays: 5–7 p.m.
Springs Rescue Mission – Community Thanksgiving Meal
5 W. Las Vegas St, Colorado Springs, 80903
(719) 632-1822
springsrescuemission.org
On November 25, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Springs Rescue Mission invites individuals in Colorado Springs to stop by for a Thanksgiving meal. Visitors can get their meal through the Welcome Center entrance. Springs Rescue Mission also serves three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) every day of the year, including Thanksgiving Day.
Northern Colorado
Mountain Family Center Food Pantry – Thanksgiving Grocery Gift Cards
(970) 557-3186
mountainfamilycenter.org
Mountain Family Center helps ensure that food insecurity isn’t a barrier for families experiencing financial hardship by providing food baskets or grocery gift cards to Grand and Jackson County residents, helping them access the food they need.
Registration Information: Visit Mountain Family Center food pantries in Granby, Kremmling, or Walden before November 13 for more information. Must be a Grand or Jackson County resident.
- Granby Food Pantry: 480 E. Agate Ave, Granby, 80446. Open Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.–noon
- Kremmling Food Pantry: 208 12th St, Kremmling, 80459. Open Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Walden Food Pantry: 312 5th St, Walden, 80480. Open Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Jackson County | Mountain Family Center – Thanksgiving Meal Kits
Wattenberg Center
1019 Walden, Walden, 80480
(970) 217-5272
mountainfamilycenter.org
Mountain Family Center will distribute Thanksgiving meal kits to Jackson County families in need on Saturday, November 21, at the Wattenberg Center. Each kit includes a turkey and traditional Thanksgiving fixings.
Registration Information: Meal kits will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact Tina at (970) 217-5272 for specific distribution time details.
Other Resources- Statewide
Colorado Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
1-866-HEAT-HELP (1-866-432-8435)
cdhs.colorado.gov/leap
LEAP helps eligible Colorado households pay a portion of their winter heating costs. Applications are accepted November 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027, online through Colorado PEAK or by paper application.
211 Colorado
Call 2-1-1
211colorado.org
211 Colorado connects individuals and families statewide with community resources, including holiday assistance and other local support programs. Find resources online or by dialing 2-1-1.
Hunger Free Colorado
(855) 855-4626
hungerfreecolorado.org
Hunger Free Colorado connects individuals and families with food resources and advocates for policies to end hunger statewide. Find holiday and other food assistance resources online or by calling their hotline.
Food Bank of the Rockies
(303) 371-9250
foodbankrockies.org/find-food
Food Bank of the Rockies distributes food and essential items across northern Colorado. Visit their website and enter your ZIP code to find a food bank near you.
