Family Resources
SOAR Family Resources
Our family resources are here to help you find support for things like housing, food, health, school, and emotional well-being. Look through the different categories to find the help that fits your family’s needs—no judgment, just support and understanding.
If you have additional questions, please reach out to Megan Beltran, School Social Worker.
Clothes To Kids of Denver
Other Resources
- School to Home Connection
- Transportation Support
- Food and Household
- Immigration Resources
- Academic Tutoring
- Free & Low Cost Activities
- LGBTQIA
- Community Resources
School to Home Connection
At SOAR, we believe that when families, schools, and the community work together, students succeed. By building strong partnerships between home and school, we can support your child’s growth—not just in academics, but also in social skills, emotional development, and more!
Transportation
WIC (Women Infant and Children)
The Colorado WIC program is a free program for families expecting a baby, breastfeeding, or caring for kids under age five. You can get nutritious foods, breastfeeding support, personalized nutrition advice, and referrals to health or community services. WIC also welcomes parents, grandparents, foster parents, and caregivers—even if you’re not a U.S. citizen—and most families who receive Medicaid or food assistance automatically qualify.
Struggle of Love Foundation Food Pantry
The Struggle of Love Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Denver’s Montbello neighborhood, dedicated to supporting families through various essential programs and resources. One of its primary initiatives is the Sacks of Love Food Pantry, providing free nutritious food to individuals and families in need. The pantry offers a range of items, including nonperishable goods, fresh produce, meat, and bread.
Montbello Walks Food pantry
Montbello Walks is a community program in northeast Denver that helps neighbors stay healthy and connected. They host weekly food pantries every Monday at rotating locations in Montbello, Aurora, and northeast Denver, providing free groceries to families in need. These events are open to everyone, and no special paperwork is required—just bring a reusable bag.
Double Up Food Bucks Colorado
Double Up Food Bucks Colorado helps families using SNAP benefits buy more fresh fruits and vegetables. When you shop at participating farmers’ markets, grocery stores, or farm stands, every $1 you spend on SNAP-eligible foods (like bread, eggs, meat, or milk) earns you $1 to spend on Colorado-grown fruits and veggies. So, if you spend $5 on regular groceries, you’ll get $5 to use for fresh, local produce!
Hunger Free Colorado
Hunger Free Colorado is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to ending hunger by connecting individuals and families to essential food resources and advocating for systemic change. They offer a multilingual, toll-free Food Resource Hotline (855-855-4626) that provides personalized assistance, helping callers find nearby food pantries, apply for SNAP (food assistance), and access programs like WIC, Meals on Wheels, and school meal services.
Montbello Organizing Committee Food Pantry
The Montbello Organizing Committee (MOC) operates a Mobile Food Pantry every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. Registration is required for first time participants. The pantry is open from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. the Montbello Recreation Center (15555 E. 53rd Ave., Denver, CO 80239).
Tasty Food After School and Summer Meal Program
The Tasty Food program provides free, nutritious meals to children and teens aged 3–18 in Denver. No ID or registration is required.
The program operates year-round, with specific meal times and locations available on the Denver Office of Children’s Affairs website.
Food Bank of the Rockies
The Food Bank of the Rockies Pantry Locator is an online tool designed to help individuals and families find nearby food assistance services in Colorado and Wyoming. By entering a ZIP code, city, or using the “use my location” feature, users can access a list of food distribution sites, including pantries, mobile pantries, and meal programs.
We Don’t Waste Mobile Pantries
We Don’t Waste operates a network of free Mobile Food Markets throughout Denver, providing fresh groceries to communities in need. These markets offer a variety of items, including produce, dairy, proteins, bakery goods, and shelf-stable products. All markets are open to everyone, with no identification or income verification required. Registration is require to ensure food availability.
Metro Caring
Metro Caring is a Denver nonprofit that provides free, healthy food through a grocery-style market with no ID or income requirements. They also offer nutrition programs like cooking classes and help with important documents such as IDs and birth certificates. Families can get fresh food, support, and community resources all in one place. Appointment required.
Bienvenidos Food Pantry
The Bienvenidos Food Pantry offers free food to families in need. To receive food, you’ll need to bring an ID and proof of your address. The pantry is located at 3810 Pecos St., Denver, CO 80211, and is open on certain Thursdays each month. From January to October, they serve on the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Thursdays, and from November to December, they serve on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Thursdays, with hours from 10:00 AM to Noon and 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
Denver Public Schools Free Break and Summer Meals program
Denver Public Schools Free Break and Summer Meals program
Free meals for children 3-18. Parents can pay for a meal for a small fee.
Times vary across Denver schools and breaks.
Benefits in Action
Benefits in Action is a nonprofit organization in Colorado that offers free food delivery services to individuals and families in Adams, Arapahoe, Denver, and Jefferson counties who are homebound or experiencing food insecurity. They provide boxes containing a mix of non-perishable items, fresh produce, dairy, and meat, designed to last about a week. To request a delivery, click below.
Free & Low Cost Activities
We believe that getting our children involved in the community, sports, and extracurricular activities is essential to their growth. These experiences help build social-emotional skills, foster a sense of belonging, and provide opportunities to develop new strengths that support them throughout their day—in school and beyond. By encouraging active participation, we empower children to grow with confidence, resilience, and connection.
Sports
Monday
September 22 – October 27
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy
Wednesday
September 24 – November 26
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Montbello Central Park
Saturday
September 27 – November 1
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Roicky Mountain Lake Park
Art & Music
Other
LGBTQIA
We believe that every student and every family deserves to feel seen, valued, and supported. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all—regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, or background. Our community thrives when diversity is embraced, equity is pursued, and every voice is heard. We stand with all families and students as we work together to ensure dignity, respect, and opportunity for everyone.
LGBTQIA
We believe that every student and every family deserves to feel seen, valued, and supported. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all—regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, or background. Our community thrives when diversity is embraced, equity is pursued, and every voice is heard. We stand with all families and students as we work together to ensure dignity, respect, and opportunity for everyone.
Free & Low Cost Activities
We believe that getting our children involved in the community, sports, and extracurricular activities is essential to their growth. These experiences help build social-emotional skills, foster a sense of belonging, and provide opportunities to develop new strengths that support them throughout their day—in school and beyond. By encouraging active participation, we empower children to grow with confidence, resilience, and connection.
Sports
Monday
September 22 – October 27
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy
Wednesday
September 24 – November 26
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Montbello Central Park
Saturday
September 27 – November 1
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Roicky Mountain Lake Park
Art & Music
Other
Transportation
School to Home Connection
At SOAR, we believe that when families, schools, and the community work together, students succeed. By building strong partnerships between home and school, we can support your child’s growth—not just in academics, but also in social skills, emotional development, and more!