Care and Share is a food bank in Southern Colorado who’s mission is “a hunger-free Southern Colorado”. They are quick to help and non-discriminatory. Click on the link to the left to be taken to their site where you can navigate to find a location nearest you.
Colorado Springs location information:
2605 Preamble Point, Colorado Springs, CO 80915
Phone: 719-528-1247
Fax: 719-528-5833
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Marian House Soup Kitchen is a soup kitchen that “offers hot, nutritious meals 365 days a year”. They are entirely free of charge to anyone who comes to them. “Meals consist of an entree, soup most days, several side dishes, a green and fruit salad, bread, and dessert. Coffee, water, and milk – if available, are offered as well.” Marian House is dedicated to serving with diversity and never turning anyone away.
Location information:
14 West Bijou Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: 719-475-7314
Hours: Monday – Saturday Lunch: 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sunday Breakfast: 8:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Salvation Army is a nationwide charity and assistance organization that has thousands of programs and locations. There are food assistance programs in Colorado Springs through them. These include a pantry that requires an ID to receive from, and a kitchen that provides reduced cost meals.
Colorado Springs food pantry location information:
Phone: (719) 636-3891 (ask for Sarah Paxton)
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11am-3pm
Email: Sarah.Paxton@usw.salvationarmy.org
*Must bring valid ID to receive assistance
Colorado Kitchen information:
Hours: Lunch 1130 am-1 pm Dinner 530 pm-6 pm
Price: $2
Phone: (719) 636-3891
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