Feeding Families
Right now, one it ten families does not have enough to eat in Colorado, and, in today’s economy, hunger is growing fast. Over half of a child’s brain development occurs during their first five years, and children who suffer from lack of nutrition in these early years face significant disadvantage succeeding in this critical development. Growing Home helps parent put food on the table.

Food Pantry: Growing Home provides a 3-day emergency food box to approximately 200 families each month. We strive to offer nutritionally sound food options. Families receive hygiene items and diapers as needed. The food pantry is open every morning seven days a week and offers community resources referrals.

Summer Garden: Families who help tend garden plots receive the fresh, healthy harvest.
Produce is used for snacks and meals in the children’s summer camp, and excess vegetables are donated to the food pantry.

Nutrition Classes: Growing Home partners with professional chefs from Operation Frontline to offer families classes that teach how to prepare balanced snacks and cook healthy meals on a budget.