Dear Food for Hope Supporters,
I am writing to you as we are winding up Feed 5000, and the largest week of food distribution in Food for Hope history! Our efforts have resulted in hundreds of schools served with extensive food support for kids all across Adams County. We have a small staff, and we have all been stretched to our limit over the past few weeks. But you, our community, have held us up. You have donated, showed up, sweat alongside us, packed, sorted, and encouraged. Thank you! In this month's blog, I detailed more about what we have experienced over the last month and all the ways our supporters have made our work possible. I encourage you to check it out at the link below.
The aching feet, blisters, and scratched up hands are worth it when we know thousands of children will have what they need in the coming weeks. Our work is not over, but we are grateful. And if you are reading this message, then I am especially grateful for you. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
Warmly,
Executive Director
emily@foodforhope.net
Feed 5000 - Highlights
Feed 5000 is complete! We packed 2,500 holiday meal boxes with the help of hundreds of amazing volunteers and supporters! Thank you to our incredible community for lifting up others in need this holiday season. Together, we’re spreading hope, joy, and plenty of heart.
These boxes supported students at 160 schools and over 10,000 individuals all over Adams County!
Thank You, Food for Hope Community!
During the SNAP Emergency, Feed 5000, and ALL of November, you showed up in every way possible — through generous monetary gifts, food donations, extra volunteer hours, and endless encouragement. Our community came through, and because of you, we were able to continue feeding local students and families when they needed us most. Thanks to your help, we were able to distribute close to 5,000 extra supplemental food bags, stock additional food in our pantries, and give out hundreds of grocery gift cards to sustain families during a difficult time.
We’re also deeply grateful for the incredible grants and new partnerships that came our way during this time — a true reflection of your belief in our mission and the power of sharing the work we do.
From all of us at Food for Hope, thank you for standing beside us, spreading hope, and feeding hearts across Adams County.
Community Connections
As we head into the holiday season, we’re feeling extra grateful for the incredible community support we are receiving! Below are some of the amazing community partners from our crazy November Month:
SO MANY INDIVIDUAL FOOD DONATIONS - THANK YOU!
NOCO Women's Chamber of Commerce - Feed 5000 Support & Birthday Bags
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church Food Drive (Monthly): 77lbs
Dion's Pizza: $1,000 Extra SNAP Community Support Grant and Pizza Donation for Feed 5000 Core Volunteer Team
Modern Woodmen of America: Food Drive 1,134lbs
Target Distribution Center Team: Pallet Unloading
Do Gooder Games: 117lbs
Home School Group: 440lbs (Food Meal Bags)
Local Boy Scouts: 123lbs
Cub Scouts Pack 417: 471lbs
Windfall Brewery: 425lbs
Advanced Space: 246lbs
Rocky Mountain Pride Bands: 566lbs
*The rest of the donations have not been updated yet. We are behind but will catch up soon!
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.
Food for Hope Merch for the Holidays!
Our Online Merchandise Store is full of beautifully (& locally) designed apparel that gives back. We NOW have Kids Sizes Available in Fun Colors!
Each purchase helps feed local students and families in need — and share the gift of Hope for the holidays!
Upcoming Events!
Dutch Bros Community Fundraiser!
Saturday 11/22 - Go Treat yourself, friends or family with a Dutch Bros Drink at 15 Local Locations (Northglenn, Thornton, Westminster, Brighton, Commerce City, Federal Heights and more!). $1 from each drink will support Food for Hope Food Programming!
Chicken n Pickle CUP Campaign Thornton, CO
12/16 thru 12/31
$.25 from each cup purchased goes back to Food for Hope!
Take your Family & Friends for some Holiday Fun!
CO Gives Day!
All donations will be doubled up to $50,000!
Increase your impact and make your year-end donation that day or schedule your donation using the button below!
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.
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