Happy Holidays from Food for Hope!
December has been a busy month here at Food for Hope. Our team has made an extra effort to ensure families can source as much food as possible before the holidays, including some extras that lend dignity and joy to their celebrations. We received a lot of amazing food donations this month, so our staff worked tirelessly to distribute as much of them as possible before the school break. We also had one of our incredible partners - Murphy Company - pack 170 holiday baking kits. These boxes give families the ingredients to prepare goodies at home together during the holiday season! We hope the shelves are full for the families and children we serve, so that the year wraps up on a positive and encouraging note.
Thank you for helping make these efforts possible. If there is anything that the last couple months have shown me, it's that we need each other. And we can make an impact by coming together to serve our community well. In this month's blog, I share the story of a mom who stopped by our hub. It's an important reminder to notice those that life puts in our path. Even if you can't do much to help someone, you can always lend a listening ear.
As we wind down for the holiday break, I am taking a moment to reflect on what has been a momentous year at Food for Hope. (Check out some highlights below!) Sending you all best wishes for a joyful holiday season and a happy new year!
Warmly,
Executive Director
emily@foodforhope.net
2025 Highlights
*We opened our first food pantry serving Mapleton Schools! The Wolverine Den is now incorporating fresh food, and we served over 100 individuals there last week!
*At our Birthday Bash in May, Food for Hope celebrated 10 years serving Adams County. Thank you for those who joined us for the party - enjoying food trucks, games, and live music.
*In 2025, we distributed 250,000 pounds of food through all of our various programs. Almost half of that food was given out during the last three months of the year!
*Food for Hope played a key role in responding to the hunger gap left by the suspension of SNAP benefits for thousands of families in Adams County. During only three weeks, community partners and volunteers helped us distribute 4,830 extra food bags and 1,000 grocery gift cards to affected families.
Help us end the year with a BANG!
As 2025 comes to a close, your support for Food for Hope can make a real difference in our community. Local students and families are counting on us—and on you—to ensure no one goes hungry. Your gift helps provide nutritious meals, food programming, and hope to those who need it most. Join us in ending the year with impact, and celebrate 2025 by partnering with Food for Hope to lift up our neighbors in need.
Community Connections
As we close out 2025, we’re feeling incredibly grateful. December brought so much goodness, lifting our spirits and brightening the end of our holiday season. Here are just a few of the amazing community partners who helped make this month shine:
***DUTCH BROS: 15 Local Stores supported Food for Hope for 1 Saturday in November donating more than $16,000***
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church Food Drive (Monthly): 236lbs
Calvary Bible Church: 1,324lbs
Thunder Vista P-8 School: 1,584lbs
Community Reach Center: 2,032lbs
ICryo: 55lbs
Advanced Space: 134lbs
CMTA: 108lbs
Pinnacle Charter School Club: 834lbs
Uptown Community Health: 357lbs
Community Pet Hospital: 230lbs
MYR: 225lbs
Rocksol: 250lbs
Karter School: 238lbs
Little Monkey Business: 37lbs
Fieldhouse Apartments: 50lbs
Winterfest 5k with 3W Races: 116lbs
North Metro Church 'Big Give': 322lbs
Trailside Neighborhood Assn: 236lbs
Girl Scout Troop: 62
Village Calvary Church: 58lbs
Intrepid Bodyworks: 80lbs
***More Last Minute Drives Coming In! Thank YOU!
Food drives are important all year long, not only during the holidays! 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.
Have you seen our Food for Hope MERCH STORE?
Start the New Year with gear that gives back! Our Online Merchandise Store is packed with beautifully — and locally — designed apparel, now including kids’ sizes in fun, vibrant colors.
Every purchase helps feed local students and families in need, spreading Hope well beyond the holiday season.
Food for Hope Store
Food for Hope Events!
12/16/25 thru 12/31/25:
Chicken n Pickle CUP Campaign Thornton, CO
$.25 from each cup purchased goes back to Food for Hope!
Take your Family & Friends for some Holiday Fun!
2/17/2026:
Support Food for Hope at this NEW Event with 27J Riverdale High School!
Purchase a beautiful hand-made bowl and receive a warm dinner all while supporting local students!
SAVE THE DATE:
Food for Hope Spring Gala, 4/16/26 at
The Establishment, Westminster.
Would you help share our story?
Would you help share our story?
Your voice matters more than ever! As we step into the New Year, Food for Hope continues to face a growing waitlist of schools requesting our programs — which means too many children are still missing out on essential nutrition.
Because you share, Food for Hope has grown even more in 2025 — and we are so grateful. Please keep sharing!
You can help us continue expanding our impact simply by sharing this newsletter, our website, or our social media pages with friends, family, and coworkers. It takes less than a minute, and every share helps strengthen our work. Check out our social links: @FoodforHopeCO
