This appeared on the City's Facebook page yesterday:
Because of the federal government shutdown, 38,000 Jefferson County residents — including 13,000 children — are not receiving November SNAP benefits. That’s 22,000 households missing $7.6 million in food assistance.
Need Food Assistance?
Golden Pantry and Thrift, Golden Rescue Fund and Calvary Food Shelf, BGoldN, Golden United Methodist Church, and His Provision at Christ the Answer Church all offer food resources in the City of Golden. Times and locations below.
Want to Help?
Donate to or volunteer with local food pantries and nonprofits supporting families while benefits are on hold. Every bit makes a difference. Items most in need include: tomato products, pasta sauces, soups, stews, chilis, canned meat, canned fruits, rice-a-roni and rice, toilet paper, deodorant, shampoo and conditioner, oatmeal, cereal, dried lentils and beans, pasta, cooking oils, diapers and pullups, paper towels, dental products. https://211.org/about-us/your-local-211...
- Golden Pantry and Thrift - 1401 Ford St - map (Tuesday through Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
- United Methodist Church - 1500 Ford Street - map (Tuesday & Thursday 11:30 am - 1:00 p.m.)
- Calvary Food Shelf - 1320 Arapahoe Street - map (Monday- Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
- BGoldN - 17455 W. 16th Avenue - map (Tues 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Weds & Fri 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Thurs 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.)
- His Provision - 705 Ulysses St. - map (Monday 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
