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Food Bank

Jeffco Action Center’s food bank provides a five-day supply of food to a household up to six times annually. The goal of the food bank is to provide a nutritionally balanced supply of food.

It is the largest service program that Jeffco Action Center offers. Each day, the Action Center distributes 3 tons of food that is equivalent to more than 900 grocery bags.  

In addition to the many one-time food donations dropped off by local businesses throughout the week, the Action Center has nearly 40 regularly scheduled food pickups that keep the food pantry shelves stocked.

Senior Food Commodities

Seniors can receive a special food box once a month through the Action Center. This is a federal program that provides a variety of food items that includes, but is not limited to, cereal, dry milk, cheese, canned goods and juice.

Jeffco Action Center is a distribution site. This program is a partnership between the Action Center and Food Bank of the Rockies who is the federal sponsor. Seniors must register and confirm eligibility at Jeffco Action Center prior to participation.
 
Qualifications:

• Must meet income level requirements, please click to download a PDF form here for more information.
• 60 years of age or older
• Resident of Jefferson County
• Photo ID

 
Please note, participants can only be registered at one distribution site.
 

Clothing Bank

The Action Center's Clothing Bank has new and used clothing for men, women, children and infants.Clients may "shop" every 30 days for their entire household. Clients may choose up to 15 articles of clothing each visit for a total of 60 items per family.

The Clothing Bank offers a variety of clothing, including shoes, new underwear and work attire. There are limits on some items, for example, jeans and coats.

 

Household and Personal Care Items

Jeffco Action Center provides a variety of items that are often taken for granted such as pots, pans, forks, spoons, small electronic items (radios), sheets, blankets, etc. The inventory of these items changes day to day based on donations.

Personal care items are distributed as one package of items annually. This package includes a full range of health and hygiene items, soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, etc.

Specialized packets are available for homeless individuals based on their specific needs.

All household and personal care items are requested through counselors.

Bus Tokens

Clients needing transportation assistance may receive bus tokens by requesting them through counselors. This service is limited to one round trip up to 8 times a year. Bus tokens are provided for specific transportation needs such as:  

• Attending medical appointments
• Seeking human services
• Seeking employment-related services or training
• Attending school-related activities