Student Programming, Activities & Resource Center (SPARC)
Get Food
Programs
CCD Mobile Food Pantry
The Community College of Denver, in partnership with Foodbank of the Rockies (FBR) Mobile Food Pantry, distributes pre-made grocery boxes twice a month for all Cityhawks. Students, faculty, & staff can drive through or walk up to pick up your free grocery box. We will have distribution at both Auraria and Lowry campuses. Additionally, FBR provides a Monday distribution once a month at Mile High Stadium which students can also use. If you haven't been to our mobile pantry before, you can pre-register & save yourself some time in the line. simply visit the CNCT website (pronounced "connect") prior to coming to the MFP and fill out your new client profile. Be sure to mention that CCD sent you.
You can also sign up to volunteer!
In-Person Food Pantry
We have two in-person food pantries: one on our Auraria Campus and one at the Lowry Campus. Both food pantries are open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Snack Stop
Because of our incredible community partnerships with area food banks, we now also have Snack Stops across campus. If you need a quick snack (pretzels, chips, cookies, etc.) to hold you over between classes, simply stop by any of our Snack Stop locations. Students are encouraged to limit themselves to two items per day so everyone may have a snack.
- Care & Conduct Front Desk (Tivoli)
- Cherry Creek Building Welcome Desk
- Confluence Building Welcome Desk
- Counseling Center Front Desk (Tivoli)
- SPARC Front Desk (Tivoli)
Pet Food Pantry
Resources
Food Resources:
Off-campus, the City of Denver and the State of Colorado also offer several services to assist with food needs. Please use these resources to contact local food banks.
Denver Inner City Parish
303.629.0636
1212 Mariposa Street
Denver, CO 80204
Metro Caring
303.860.7200
1100 E 18th Avenue
Denver, CO 80203
Other Resources:
Food Pantry List
A spreadsheet of Food Pantries across the Denver Metro Area.
Free Meal Program
Families are encouraged to complete a Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application to be eligible for additional family benefits and school funding, including items such as fee waivers, EBT benefits, and to ensure proper funding for schools.
Food Bank of the Rockies
877.460.8504 (toll-free) or 303.371.9250
Hunger Free Hotline
720.382.2920
Call for a list of food banks according to zip code.
Apply for Benefits
Some advantages of using Colorado PEAK are the privacy of accessing from home; the ability to use any internet-connected computer anytime or anywhere; the ability to work at your own pace; and easily accommodate your schedule.
SNAP to Success
Whether you need financial assistance while in school, help with grocery bills, quality care for your child or children, or support finding health insurance, we’re here to help you stay safe and well and get where you want to be.