Student Programming, Activities & Resource Center (SPARC)

Available Food Resources

Programs

Swooper Market Food Pantry

All Community College of Denver students have access to Swooper Market Food Pantry located in Tivoli 259. Each student is eligible for 15 items/week  and 3 additional items if you bring a reusable bag. The Swooper Market is open Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm.

The Community College of Denver Resource Center provides support to students in crisis. We know that food insecurity is just one symptom of a bigger problem. When students come to our office they get access to he Swooper Market, they can get connected with a case manager for other things like housing insecurity, legal concerns, childcare support, transportation support, and clothing. 

Meet With a Case Manager

Food Resources:

Off-campus, the City of Denver and the State of Colorado also offer several services to assist with food needs. Please use these resources to contact local food banks.

Colorado Pet Pantry

Denver Inner City Parish

303.629.0636
1212 Mariposa Street
Denver, CO 80204

Metro Caring

303.860.7200
1100 E 18th Avenue
Denver, CO 80203

Other Resources:

Food Pantry List

A spreadsheet of Food Pantries across the Denver Metro Area.

Free Meal Program

Families are encouraged to complete a Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application to be eligible for additional family benefits and school funding, including items such as fee waivers, EBT benefits, and to ensure proper funding for schools.

Food Bank of the Rockies

877.460.8504 (toll-free) or 303.371.9250

Hunger Free Colorado

We can connect Colorado families and individuals to SNAP/food stamps, food pantries, free meal sites, WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) and other nutrition programs geared towards families, children and older adults.

Apply for Benefits

Some advantages of using Colorado PEAK are the privacy of accessing from home; the ability to use any internet-connected computer anytime or anywhere; the ability to work at your own pace; and easily accommodate your schedule.

SNAP to Success

Whether you need financial assistance while in school, help with grocery bills, quality care for your child or children, or support finding health insurance, we’re here to help you stay safe and well and get where you want to be.

Colorado Food Stamps (SNAP)

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)