Thank you for following along with Food for Hope in our journey to come alongside families experiencing food insecurity. There are currently a lot of things happening in our community and around the world that can make us feel helpless. Feeling unable to do something when you are witnessing painful events only amplifies the heartache. September is actually Hunger Action Month, and I wrote a blog about things that we can do when we are feeling helpless. I hope you will consider your circumstances, your resources, your gifts, talents, and time. What can you give to another that would help and potentially ease tension that exists in their life? Reach out to me at my email below and let me know what you decide to do! Taking action and creating positivity are powerful tools, and we can all do something.

Also, stay tuned! Feed 5000 season is just around the corner! With your help, we will provide a full Thanksgiving meal to over 10,000 Adams County residents. You won't want to miss it! More details coming soon. Best wishes for all the fall joys coming our way.

 Warmly, 

Executive Director

emily@foodforhope.net

Read September Blog

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Each year, Food for Hope surveys local families that shop at our In-School Food Pantries so we can evaluate meeting their needs and make any necessary changes to help them in the most effective way. 

The Spring 2025 Survey responses reflected: 

39% - Shop in our In-School Food Pantries once a week 

94.2% - Say our Food Pantries have had an overall positive impact on their children's health.

55.1% - Say without our Food Pantry resources they or someone in their household, including children, would have to skip a meal at least once a week. 

89.8% -  Say Food for Hope meets their preferences for culturally appropriate foods. 

79.7% - Say Food for Hope meets their dietary and health needs with food choices.

 

Food Pantries - Open for Business!

This past month, Food for Hope proudly re-opened 9 In-School Food Pantries, bringing fresh and shelf-stable food directly to students and families experiencing food insecurity. As we set up, organized, and delivered food, we were greeted with smiles and gratitude from our school communities. Our pantries serve families in School Districts 27J, Adams 14, Mapleton, Pinnacle Charter School, and Adams 12, including McElwain Elementary, STEM Launch, Northglenn High, Shadow Ridge Middle School, and Coronado Elementary. Most pantries are open during the week for families and students to shop, while Pinnacle Charter School offers a convenient online order system to meet the needs of their community. 

 

You can also help by sponsoring a child for $25 a month. Click here!

 

Thornton Area Bike-n-Brew 2025 - Results are in!

The 3rd Annual Thornton Area Bike-n-Brew, hosted by Satire Brewing, was a huge success in support of Food for Hope! Riders enjoyed a fun trail ride, engaging vendors, and exciting live music, all while coming together for a great cause. Thanks to the incredible support from participants, vendors, and Satire Brewing, we raised over $3,900—enough to provide food support for 780 local students experiencing food insecurity. Stay tuned for the 4th Annual Bike-n-Brew, and thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible!

 

Community Connections

As we kick off a new school year and step into fall, we are especially grateful for the incredible community support we receive all year long! Below are some of the amazing community supporters from September who made a big impact.

CHFA - Volunteer Day!

Omni Interlocken - Volunteer Day!

Echo City Food Drive: 74lbs  

Starstone Church Food Drive: 985lbs 

Good Shepherd United Methodist Church Food Drive (Monthly): 87lbs

Labor Day Weekend Community Food Drive-Stargate NHS Students: 111lbs

Cross of Christ: 95lbs

 If your company or group is interested in partnering with Food for Hope, we’d love to connect—please reach out to Darcie or Tiffany. 

 

SNEAK PEAK!!

Mark your calendars!  Food for Hope is launching a merch store on October 1st! All items are made to order, and not available anywhere except for on our website. All purchases will benefit our mission AND will help you step up your wardrobe game! Stay tuned to your email and our socials for the official link to be released next week.

 

Upcoming Events

 Sunday Oct 12, 2025, 11am-2pm: Spooky Sweets Stroll, Orchard Town Center

Monday Nov. 17, 2025 - Friday Nov. 21: Feed 5000 Week!  
Click here for more information.

SAVE THE DATE:
Food for Hope Spring Gala, 4/16/26 at The Establishment, Westminster.

 

Would you help share our story?

Your voice is powerful! Food for Hope has a waitlist of schools requesting our programs, and that means children are missing out on essential nutrition every day. You can help our organization grow by sharing this newsletter, our website, or our social media pages with friends, family, and coworkers. This simple action takes less than a minute, and you’re helping expand our reach to support our work. Let’s build a stronger, more compassionate community—one connection at a time. @FoodforHopeCO

Adams County Awards Food for Hope $40,000!

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners awarded a total of $800,000 in Community Enrichment Grants to 21 nonprofit organizations. These grants support programs addressing basic needs, household stabilization, and community well-being. Food for Hope received $40,000 under the Community Stabilization & Basic Needs tier for its “comprehensive childhood hunger relief programs!

Read The Article Here!

Back to School Notes from Emily, our Director - August Edition

Welcome to a new school year! Many of us are experiencing the challenges of busy schedules, homework, packing lunches, and the logistics of getting children all the places they need to go. In a recent interview (which you can see below!), a news anchor asked me what it was like for parents to navigate this time of year with limited resources. There are so many expectations: back to school shopping, school supply lists, snacks, sports equipment. It seems like an unending stream of needs! The costs can be overwhelming for everyone, but particularly parents who are struggling to pay their standard life expenses. Food for Hope is striving to do our part to help these parents and their students start the year off in a positive way. Our pantries, weekend food bags, and School Fuel snack program ensure children will always have the vital nutrition they need, regardless of circumstances at home. You can partner with us in this effort by signing up to be monthly donor! The link is below. 

Despite the adjustments this time of year requires, I hope that you and your family are entering this new season with hope and expectation. Best wishes for a fabulous year! 

Warmly, 

Emily Stromquist -Food for Hope Executive Director

Calling all Core Volunteers!

Each year, Food for Hope gathers our core volunteers to build community, undergo training, and celebrate all they have helped our organization to accomplish. You may be wondering - who is considered a core volunteer?  These are the volunteers who play a pivotal role in our weekly operations. They consistently work at food pantries, drive the truck and restock shelves, work at events, help procure food, and more. Along with some annual training, we gave out awards and some fun giveaways too.  It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces we value deeply—and even reconnect with some we haven’t seen since May. Thank you for those took the time to join us at this event. We appreciate that you choose to continue to walk with us in service to our community. Our volunteers truly are the heart of Food for Hope!


Interested in Volunteering this School Year? Contact Tiffany.

We are grateful for the incredible community support we receive throughout the whole year! Below are some of the partnerships and connections that made a difference this Summer.

 Bubble Bash - Orchard Town Center - Duck Pond/Donations

Good Shepherd United Methodist Church - Monthly Food Drive support 
Tailwinds of Hope - 242 pounds of food from their golf tournament!
If your company or group is interested in partnering with Food for Hope, we’d love to connect—please reach out to Darcie or Tiffany. 

Would you help share our story?

Your voice is powerful! Food for Hope has a waitlist of schools waiting for our programs, and that means children are missing out on essential nutrition every day. You can help our organization grow by sharing this newsletter, our website, or our social media pages with friends, family, and coworkers. This simple action takes less than a minute, and you’re helping expand our reach to support our work.  Together, we can grow our programs, increase access to vital resources, and serve more families in need. Let’s build a stronger, more compassionate community—one connection at a time.

@FoodforHopeCO

Upcoming Events!

Denver7 News features Food for Hope - shares how you can help!

We were thankful to be visited by Denver7’s Claire Lavezzorio and chat with her about Food for Hope operations. We shared that we currently have twelve schools on a waitlist for services, and that we are making an effort to raise funds to bridge that gap as soon as possible. Thank you to Patty & Scott - our amazing volunteers who showed up and showed off their hardwork!

Denver7 story on Food for Hope.

MSN Shares Food for Hope In-School Food Pantry Interview & Video!

We’re honored that MSN shared the story of Food for Hope’s In-School Food Pantry program, highlighting the impact it has on students and families right here in our community. Together, we’re making sure children have access to nutritious food so they can learn, grow, and thrive.

You can be part of the story—Donate, Volunteer, or Share to support Food for Hope today!

Read the MSN Article Here!

9News with Kyle Clark Features Food for Hope

Food for Hope was featured last night on Next with Kyle Clark on 9News! They visited us at our pantry at the Adams 14 School District. We are thankful for the client who was willing to share why the in-school pantry model is so helpful and effective. As they share in the video, we do have a waitlist for services. If you would like to partner with us to ensure our work continues, then you can donate here or click the button below. Just $25 per month will ensure a child has everything they need to grow and thrive.

Partner Here!

Food for Hope - Annual Report 2024-2025

In 2024–2025, Food for Hope fed more people than ever before, received more food donations than ever before, raised more funds than ever before, and distributed more food than in any year in our history.

While we didn’t quite meet our ambitious goals, we recognize the challenges many nonprofits face and feel incredibly grateful for our amazing supporters and community who continue to stand with us. Together, we know we will reach new heights this year—join us in partnering to ensure every student and family has the food they need to thrive.

Food for Hope on Great Day Colorado!

Great Day Colorado recently visited Food for Hope to share our mission of fighting food insecurity in our community. As we head into the back-to-school season, we’re working hard to feed even more students and families—distributing over 20,000 pounds of food each week during the school year! There are 3 easy ways to support Food for Hope: 1. Share our Mission 2. Become a Monthly Donor 3. Volunteer.

Summer Stories - June & July Newsletter

 

As I write you this note, our staff just completed our 2025 Food for Hope retreat.  I am so fortunate to work with a team of smart, compassionate individuals who are able to think creatively and devise ways to make our resources go further.  We are looking forward to a year of ensuring our food support reaches as many children as possible, while lending dignity and hope to those we serve.  One question we are addressing this year is: how do we curate quality food items with a limited budget?  One of our staff members phrased it, "food with flavor, comfort, and dignity fights more than just hunger". We don't just operate food pantries or distribute food bags, but our organization strives to meet children and families with meaningful services that lay the foundation for future stability and success. Will you help come alongside us in this effort? If so, there are two things we need: Advocates for our mission and more monthly donors.  Read below to see how you can partner with us in these ways. And, as we kick-off our 11th school year of service, we hope you will walk with us for the adventure ahead.

Warmly,

Emily Stromquist 

Executive Director

emily@foodforhope.net

Become a Monthly Donor. Click here!

 

City of Northglenn Mudapalooza 2025

Food for Hope had the opportunity to partner with City of Northglenn for the 17th annual Mudapalooza Volleyball Tournament.  Over 50 teams attended the tournament to battle it out in the mud.  Everyone was in good spirits while listening to the DJ's tunes, enjoying time with friends, and vying for the title of Mudapalooza Champions.  Satire Brewing Company generously donated all of the beer, and Food for Hope volunteers helped served participants who needed a cold drink! A huge thank you to the City of Northglenn Recreation Department,Satire Brewing and all of our volunteers.  We raised $2,700 that will support all the programs of Food for Hope! 

 



June & July Blogs

“The How Behind the Hope”

In her blog, Reba shares what really goes on behind the scenes at Food for Hope! She walks us through how food gets chosen, packed, and delivered to students and families each week—with lots of help from volunteers, school staff, and community partners. Reba’s passion for making sure families get the right food at the right time shines through every answer. It’s a great peek into the heart and hustle behind Food for Hope’s work!

"A Lifetime of Service: The Heartbeat of Food for Hope"
Tiffany’s guest blog highlights the vital role volunteers play in supporting families across Adams County. From young children to retired adults, she shares how people of all ages contribute their time, energy, and compassion to further the mission of feeding students in need. 

Read Summer Blogs Here!





Would you help share our story?

Your voice is powerful! Food for Hope has a waitlist of schools waiting for our programs, and that means children are missing out on essential nutrition every day. You can help our organization grow by sharing this newsletter, our website, or our social media pages with friends, family, and coworkers. This simple action takes less than a minute, and you’re helping expand our reach to support our work.  Together, we can grow our programs, increase access to vital resources, and serve more families in need. Let’s build a stronger, more compassionate community—one connection at a time. Check out our social links below! 

You can also help by sponsoring a child for $25 a month. Click here!

 

Community Connections

We are grateful for the incredible community support we receive throughout the whole year! Below are some of the partnerships and connections that made a difference this Summer.

 

Chicken 'n Pickle - Featured Non-Profit for Soft Opening and Staff Luncheon

Intrepid Bodyworks - Monthly Food Drives 

Nutri-Fit by Natalie - Give Back on Classes & Food Drive / Donation

Metro Pavers Inc - Food Drive 

NOCO Women's Chamber - Tea and Coffee Donation

Good Shepherd United Methodist Church - Monthly Food Drives 

If your company or group is interested in partnering with Food for Hope, we’d love to connect—please reach out to Darcie or Tiffany. 

 

Upcoming Events:

  • Saturday, August 10, 2025: Bubble Bash, Orchard Town Center, 11am-1pm
    (Want to     Volunteer?) More info below!

  • Saturday September 6, 2025: Thornton Area Bike-n-Brew, Satire Brewing, 3pm-6pm --> More Info below!

  •  SAVE THE DATE: Food for Hope Spring Gala, 4/16/26 at The Establishment, Westminster, CO.