The Need:
More than 30,000 children in Colorado’s Jefferson County receive subsidized meals at school
but sometimes find the cupboard bare at home. Half the children sometimes go hungry at some
locations where we deliver food.
Who we are:
A mobile food pantry for 24 schools and section 8 apartments in Jefferson County weekly year-
round, including in the summer.
What we do:
We Pack 600-700 bags from 9-11 as a group at 1390 Brentwood Street, Lakewood, CO 80214
We engage in a variety of tasks on Fridays that all contribute to us feeding hungry individuals:
place up to 10 items of weekend food totes (300- 500 bags) to be distributed to schools and
apartments, help move food that we are packing from pallets; open food packaging; break down
boxes, cleaning, and food in preparation.
Who:
Volunteers led: Individuals, Groups, Core volunteers
Event Information:
Parking is free
Under the age of 16 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult
We require all volunteers to sign up through the helping habit website. Find it
at www.jeffcoeats.org under Get Involved.
Please bring a food donation
We do certify for school or employment hours but not community service
Wear comfy clothes and closed-toe shoes, should be comfortable with lifting 10 lbs and being on your feet for 2 hours
Contact Volunteer Coordinator, with additional questions
at jeffcoeatvolunteer@gmail.com