Welcome to our community partner directory. This area has been created by and for organizations who play a part in the City of Arvada community, but are not under control of the City. The organizations listed here have created the information themselves and are responsible for keeping information current.

The Arvada Community Food Bank, in cooperation with the City of Arvada, is a non-profit organization managed by an excecutive director, operated by more than 70 volunteers, and governed by a non-paid board of directors.

Our goal is to provide a well-balanced three-day supply of food to accommodate families or individuals that qualify for limited emergency assistance.

Annually, items and cash donations provide over 8,000 boxes that contain an emergency three-day food supply for the needs within our service area.

The Arvada Food Bank is operated by volunteers and relies completely on cash and food donations. Every food item and every dollar collected goes directly to needy households in our area.

To receive food, families and individuals must:

The food bank offers a well balanced, three day supply of food to accommodate the number of people in each family.

Those in need may visit the food bank anywhere from one to six times per year.

Who We Are

The Arvada Community Food Bank is located at 10405 W. 64th Place. Our hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 12:00PM - 4:00PM, and on Wednesday from 12:00PM - 6:00PM.

The food bank is operated by volunteers and is governed by a board of directors, with the assistance of an executive director.

At no cost, the City of Arvada provides the building, utilities and maintenance for the food bank.

Food is received through donations from area churches, businesses, service clubs, schools, organizations and individuals.

Annually, food items and money collected provide over 8,000 boxes containing a 3 day supply of food in our area. In 2004, 552 households were served over the Thanksgiving holiday.

How You Can Help

Donate food.
Sponsor a food drive.
Make a cash donation.
Hold a workplace campaign.

Although we are experiencing a good supply of canned beans and breakfast cereral, our supplies are low in some items such as peanut butter, canned fruit, canned soup, canned vegetables, macaroni and cheese, and spaghetti.

Cash donations will be used to purchase items. All your donations are tax deductible and receipts are available.

To donate, volunteer or for more information, please contact Duane Youse, Executive Director, at (303) 424-6685.

In accordance with Federal Law and US Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability (not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)