Community Ministry SW Denver

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Our mission is to meet the basic needs of individuals experiencing economic hardships and related problems through our self-choice food pantry, kids clothing bank, backpacks with supplies, and much more!

Michael comes to our food pantry every month. He lives alone and is considered low-income. He states that he couldn't make ends meet with out our help.

57,318
We served 57,318 individuals in our food pantry last year. That was a 60% increase over 2022.
1329
We were able to help 1329 children with much-needed clothes, including new socks and underwear.
442
We handed out 442 backpacks with school supplies to elementary students.
$5
$5 will feed a family of 5 for 5 days
$50.00
$50 will fill a shelf with canned goods
$125.00
$125 will feed 25 families for 5 days

Financials

$1.7M
2023 Budget
96%Program Spend
3%Management Spend
1%Fundraising Spend
96%
3%
1%

Programs

Kids Clothing Bank

We provide free clothes to all kids under 12 years old. They will receive pants, shirts, new socks, and new underwear. We also provide diapers for all infants.

Gifts for children at Christmas time.

We provided 584 gifts for children under 12. This was done with the help of our neighbors and volunteers.

300 Thanksgiving and 300 Christmas Dinner boxes

We provided holiday food boxes with everything you would need for a complete holiday meal, including turkey and dessert. There were also additional items for the following day. Our volunteers personally took all the boxes to their cars!

Backpacks for Elementary Students

We provided over 400 backpacks with school supplies to those kids who requested one.

CM Garden

We have a garden that Grow Local helps us maintain. This provides plentiful fresh produce during the summer months.

Food Pantry

We offer a self-choice food pantry four days a week. We do not have boundaries on who can visit us. Clients can come once a month.

Volunteering + Events

Corporate food drives are a blessing!

We will always take canned and non-perishable food items! Host a food drive and make an impact!

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Volunteers helping sort food!

We are constantly sorting and stocking food, and we would love to have additional help. Please look at the available time and see if it fits your schedule.

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Corporate Matching Programs

Have fun with a peer-to-peer competition and raise money for a good cause. We can help with info if needed.

Footsteps4Food 5K Run/Walk

Join us in raising money for those in need. We will host this fun event on Sept. 14, 2024.

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