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Recently, I attended an "Impact in Action" luncheon celebrating all the Adams 12 Five Star Schools employees who help meet the needs of families in their district. I was inspired by the teachers, community liaisons, and administrators who go above and beyond the duties of their jobs to ensure students have what they need to be successful in school. While there, I was told of a father whose family was so desperate for food that he walked 2.5 miles each way to one of the district's resource hubs. I'm so thankful to be part of a network of organizations and schools that can provide for children when circumstances make life difficult. Our pantries, food bags, and school fuel snacks give hope to kids who face these challenging situations each day.
As we finish our 11th full school year in service to Adams County, I want to extend gratitude to those of you who continue to walk beside us in our work. In the words of one parent who completed our survey this year, "This is incredibly helpful during these difficult times we are going through. Thank you so much for your assistance—especially for making it so accessible".
Thank you for helping us move forward and help more families each year! Enjoy the warmth and rest of the summer. Check out our upcoming events below and stay connected to Food for Hope!
Warmly,
Emily Stromquist, Executive Director
Quote from Food Pantry Shopper about how Food for Hope has helped them and their family.
Quote from Food Pantry Shopper about how Food for Hope has helped them and their family translated to Spanish.
And the 2025-2026 School Year Ends…
2025-2026 Food for Hope’s end-of-school-year Food Distribution totals
As the school year comes to a close, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for our community, volunteers, donors, and partners who made this year possible. Together, Food for Hope distributed over 270,000 lbs of food to more than 60 schools across Adams County throughout the year.
Through our programs, we supported an average of over 4,000 individuals and 1,700 students experiencing food insecurity each month.
Thank You Volunteers for a Great Year!
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Our volunteers are the heart of Food for Hope, and we are so grateful for the incredible support you have given this year! From driving your own cars to deliver food, driving our Big Truck even in bad weather, stocking and working in school food pantries, packing weekend food bags, sorting and inventorying donations, volunteering at events, and so much more. Your dedication helps us serve students and families across Adams County every single day. Thank you for making a difference in our community!
We would love to have you join us this summer through our events and volunteer opportunities. Summer volunteer opportunities are a great way for students to start their needed hours for school as well!
Learn more about volunteering and sign up at www.foodforhope.net/volunteer.
(Event Volunteering/Event Tent for Summer Events)
Corporate Sponsor Spotlights
Dunamis - a Sprout Sponsor of Food for Hope
Thank you to Dunamis-Energy Colorado for supporting Food for Hope as a Sprout Sponsor in our Corporate Sponsorship Program. Your partnership helps us continue providing hope and nourishment to students and families in our community.
We are excited to grow this partnership and look forward to volunteering together soon!
Caesars Entertainment - a Sprout sponsor of Food for Hope
Thank you to Caesars Entertainment for supporting Food for Hope as a Sprout Sponsor in our Corporate Sponsorship Program. Your generosity helps us continue providing hope and nourishment to students and families throughout our community.
We are grateful for your partnership and look forward to working together and volunteering alongside your team soon!
Does your company want to learn more about our Corporate Partnership Program?
Email: Darcie@foodforhope.net or check out our website for the details.
Community Connections
Picture of two CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital employees helping at Food for Hope with over 125lbs of donations of food this past month.
These connections helped support Food for Hope with food donations this past month:
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church: Monthly Food Drive 80lbs
Malibu Jacks-Thornton: Cereal Drive 114lbs (300 boxes)
Calvary Bible Church: 986lbs
Northglenn-Thornton Rotary Club: 605lbs
NOCO Women's Chamber of Commerce: Coffee/Tea
Girl Scout Group #68279: 23.5lbs of Cookies!
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School: 68lbs
St. Anthony's North Hospital: 125lbs
Explore Eagles - Mapleton Public Schools: $260 Virtual Food Drive
Even though summer is a slower season for Food for Hope, food drives are still incredibly important as we prepare for the new school year and continue stocking the pantries that remain open throughout the summer.
Reach out to host a fun summer-themed food drive with your group or business and help us keep nourishing our community all season long. We’ll provide ideas, flyers, and collection bins to make it easy!
Email Tiffany@foodforhope.net for next steps!
What’s Happening at Food for Hope?
Snooze event with Food for Hope on Friday May 29th.
Friday May 29, 6:30am-2:30pm - Snooze Eatery
Come celebrate the 6th Birthday at Snooze in Westminster (Orchard Town Center)! 10% of all purchased food will support Food for Hop
Parry’s pizza in Northglenn event on June 18 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. with Food for Hope.
Thursday, June 18: All Day - Perry's Pizza (Northglenn)
Grab a delicious hot lunch or dinner at Parry's Pizza in Northglenn, CO ALL DAY on Thursday, June 18 and your food and drink purchase will support Food for Hope! PLEASE MENTION FOOD FOR HOPE!
Looking Forward Into the Summer:
Saturday, June 20: 7am-9:30am
Unicorn Runner - 3W Races, Sign up and Support Food for Hope!
Saturday, June 20: 4pm-8pm
Summer Solstice at The Orchard Town Center. Come out for a fun evening of live music, outdoor marketplace, Sips & Vibes Patio, Lawn Games, Pollinator Station and don't forget to visit the Father's Day Craft Table to support Food for Hope!
Saturday, July 11: 8am-4pm
Mudapalooza Volleyball - Northglenn, CO
Your adult beverage purchases support Food for Hope!
Would You Help Share Our Story?
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This summer, as Food for Hope continues to grow and thrive, you can help extend our impact. Sharing is a powerful way to support Food for Hope, and we need community partners like you to help us. Share the word with the company you work with and ask, "do you partner with local nonprofits in the community"?
By sharing this newsletter, our website, or our social media pages with friends, family, and coworkers, you are helping our story reach new places and new people. It only takes a moment, but it can open the door to new supporters, new partnerships, and fresh possibilities. Together, we are building a stronger, more compassionate community one shared connection at a time.
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