Adams County Food Resources
This page includes resources for residents and families who need immediate food assistance and support. Adams County is closely monitoring the federal government shutdown and ensuring our community can access resources and support.
Find Food Near You
Feeding Colorado
Feeding Colorado is the collaborative effort of the 5 Feeding America food banks that serve Colorado and Wyoming (Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado, Community Food Share, Food Bank for Larimer County, Food Bank of the Rockies, and Weld Food Bank) to coordinate and enhance food resources, ensuring food insecure Coloradans have access to healthy, fresh foods. Feeding Colorado offers a free resource to identify food pantries and banks near you. When using the locator, we recommend using your ZIP code to find locations near you. The locator will also identify mobile pantries in your area. Every food pantry and bank is different, call the organization to know the eligibility requirements and food stock.
Mile High United Way
The multilingual, confidential service connects you with critical resources including food, shelter, childcare, and more. Please note, Mile High United Way mainly serves Denver Metro residents.
Call 2-1-1 for immediate assistance.
School District Resources
Many schools are providing food resources for students and families such as free breakfast and lunch, food share tables, applications for free and reduced benefits, and more. Reach out to your child’s school district to learn about what resources are available for you and your family.
Pet Food Pantries
The Riverdale Animal Shelter shares a list of pet food pantries to support your pets.
Food Events in Adams County
Each year, ACSO hosts its annual Operation Freebird event, which provides the community with access to free food from ACSO and Food Bank of the Rockies. The event is held on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mountain States Toyota at 201 W. 70th Ave., Denver, CO. 80221. Learn more.
Access Additional Resources
Adams County is aware that having access to food can also impact other areas of your livelihood including housing, childcare, and transit. Utilize the following resources to find additional support.
MyFriendBen
MyFriendBen is a free, anonymous eligibility checker to help you find additional benefits you may qualify for including nonprofit programs.
Adams County Resources
Adams County Resources helps you locate additional resources in your area from housing and transit to healthcare and legal support.
988 Colorado
The free, confidential 988 Colorado Mental Health line allows you to access emotional, mental health, or substance use supports with a trained specialist.
Call 988
Riverdale Animal Shelter
The Riverdale Animal Shelter shares a list of low-cost pet services including microchipping and lost & found.
Adams County Resource Guides
Adams County Government is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience and advancing technology accessibility in all our county information and communication technology (“ICT”). We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our ICT in accordance with Colorado Laws For Persons With Disabilities, HB 21-1110, as amended, and the rules promulgated by the Office of Information Technology of the State of Colorado. To view our accessibility statement, please click here.