If you need free food right away, there are options for you by visiting food banks in El Paso County! A lot of them are in Colorado Springs. But if you’re outside the city, don’t worry. I found options all around El Paso County for food banks, free food, groceries and resources; from Monument, Calhan, Yoder, Fountain and more; keep reading to see how you can find the food you need, today!
There are so many great options for food banks, free groceries and free, hot meals in El Paso County!
Food banks are abundant in El Paso County, Colorado, if you know where to look. And I do! I have listed out for you below the places you can go for assistance if you need a food bank. But luckily for you I also found several options for hot meals and free groceries. Keep reading to find out more.
Calhan
Eastern Plains Community Pantry
This food pantry has USDA commodities and services all of Eastern El Paso County. Their website is updated often with news and general information. Check it out to learn more about the opportunities. They can also help with clothing needs, small children’s toys and household necessities.
Ellicott Helping Hands Food Pantry
Here is another food bank in Calhan. While they’re located in Calhan, they service all of El Paso County. You can visit their Facebook page and learn more about where to find them and their hours of operation.
Colorado Springs
Centro Mundial de Alabanza
Once a week, this organization opens their doors for free food to the community. Here you can find out more about the program and how it can help you.
Christian House of Prayer
The Christian House of Prayer food pantry is open several times per month. Go check out their website here. You’ll see there that they don’t require income verification, and they are very conscious of keeping their patron’s privacy a priority. They do require a few client forms to be completed upon arrival.
Crossfire Ministries
Crossfire Ministries is available to help with food based needs. Here you can find out more about what they can do for you. They also host an annual Women’s Tea which is a great option for community building if you’re looking for support in more ways than just food.
Divine Redeemer Catholic Church
This food pantry is open on specific hours, so go here to find out when you can stop by for the help you need. They also offer basic toiletry needs in addition to food items, and many more items more than just food.
Deerfield Hills Community Center
This community center goes above and beyond by offering no cost groceries including fresh, packaged meals, dairy products, fresh produce and even baked goods! Go here to contact the community center about this program.
Eastbourogh Church of the Nazarene
This food bank does require an appointment, but go here to find contact information to schedule that, then they can give you access to the food you need.
Ecumenical Social Ministries Food Pantry
This food bank in El Paso County, Colorado boasts that it’s the largest community food bank in the city and also has the most consistent hours of service. If you need food and don’t have time to wait for hours of operation somewhere else, Ecumenical Social Ministries might work really well for you! Go here to check out more.
Faith Works Pantry
Faith Works Pantry is a well stocked, professional atmosphere and they offer food to those who need it. Their website tells you everything you need to know about shopping at their food bank. This particular pantry does not require any paperwork or documentation in order to take advantage of the assistance available.
Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry
Go here to learn how you can receive food from this organization. They’re open to anyone in Colorado Springs, and it is a walk-in service. No appointment or identification is required.
Fresh Wind Pantry
Fresh Wind Community Church has a food pantry within their organization. If you live close to Murray Blvd, you might like this option. Find out more here.
Fountain Valley Cares
The facebook page for Fountain Valley Cares is well maintained and updates frequently. Check it out for info on food bank services in El Paso County.
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church
This is a great option for emergency food needs. Good Shepherd United Methodist Church has food bank hours, but you can contact them by going here and they can help you if you have emergency needs, right now.
High Plains Helping Hands
This program is a community-driven service. They are open for distribution several times a week and you can find out more by visiting their Facebook page here. This particular program is self-fulfilling as some of their fresh food is grown by volunteers of High Plains Helping Hands with the initiative going towards eradicating food insecurity.
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Go here for info on how you can get free food from Holy Cross Lutheran church. It’s important to contact them from the info on the website, as their hours change often.
Living Hope Church
Living Hope Church offers a food bank to the people in the area of Colorado Springs. Check out their website where you can find out more contact information.
Marian House
Marian House is a great option for families or individuals in need. This facility is not only a food bank for El Paso County and specifically Colorado Springs, but it also provides hot meals. The meals are nutritious and Marian house is equipped to serve several hundred daily without concern. Learn more on their website.
Meadow’s Park Community Center
This community center offers an array of free food services. You can learn all about what you’re eligible for here. Their programs may also help you with things like homelessness or need for utility subsidies.
Mercy’s Gate
Mercy’s Gate is a place that will give families an emergency 4 day supply of food when in need. They also have a food pantry where you can choose the foods you prefer for your 4 day supply. Go here to see what Mercy’s Gate is all about.
Overcomers International Ministry
You can go here to learn all about Overcomers International Ministry. There you’ll see that they feel strongly about alleviating hunger and all the stresses that go along with it.
RJ Montgomery Center
This shelter offers emergency food services and hot meals for those in need. Here is a link to this site where you can learn more. They also offer a bed if you’re suffering from homelessness and food insecurity.
Salvation Army Food Pantry and Hot Meals
If you go here, be sure to remember your identification. You can also receive an emergency food bag several times a year from this location. Go here to learn about more of the services offered like their food box program for seniors, the Senior Commodity Supplemental Food program and even how you might qualify for utility help.
Seventh Day Adventist of Colorado Springs
This program run by Seventh Day Adventist of Colorado Springs offers free food from their food bank. Find out more here. You may even qualify for free clothing from them as well.
Silver Key Senior Services
This is a wonderful option for seniors in need, and here is why: Often, seniors have limited mobility and you can go here to learn how Silver Key Senior Services can help you with delivery programs.
Springs Rescue Mission
This is an organization that is run by the community members within it. They offer emergency hunger relief and free food. Go to their website and get what you need.
The Care Center
If you’re a member of Pike’s Peak Church, you can utilize their Care Center for food needs. Check it out here. Keep in mind, The Care Center is for Pikes Peak Church members only. While their website doesn’t mention their food bank, if you call you can speak with someone about those options.
True Spirit Baptist Church
True Spirit Baptist Church operates within the Care and Share program to give nutritious foods to those in need. You can find out all about it here. You’ll need to bring along some documentation like proof of residency and an ID.
Fountain
Walt Fortman Center
This center is a huge help to those in the area who need it. Check out all their success stories here. The Walt Fortman center works with the Salvation Army to keep their pantry stocked.
Monument
Tri Lakes Cares
This organization services the Tri Lakes and surrounding areas. Check out their website here and see how you can receive free food for your needs. They are the only food bank in North El Paso County, and work hard to serve all of that area’s needs. Their website has video and photos from many of the families who have been able to utilize Tri Lakes Cares’ resources.
Yoder
Antioch Community Church
In Yoder, the Antioch Community church is there to help for hunger and food needs. Their food bank is located in El Paso County, Colorado and you can see all of their abilities to help by checking them out here. Their food pantry is called The Daily Bread and it’s located inside their church. Be sure to call and find out about the hours of operation!
It’s important to take care of you, too!
Your food needs are valid, and there are so many options for you. Food banks in El Paso County, Colorado are open and waiting to help. Don’t wait, and don’t be afraid to accept help for what you need.