Barney Ford Elementary

Holiday Resources 2022

11/15/22, 2:26 PM

Colorado 211 has organized various resources to support Colorado families this holiday season. See below for information on meal kits for Thanksgiving and Christmas, gift drives, and more.

Thanksgiving:

1. Thanksgiving Turkey & Basket
   • Agency: Servicios de la Raza
   • Where: 3131 W 14th Ave
   • Includes: Assorted food for individuals and families who register.
   • Click here for more info.
2. Thanksgiving Meal Boxes
   • Agency: Almost Home
   • Where: 22 S 4th Ave, Ste 102
   • Includes: Meal boxes for individuals and families.
   • Click here for more info.
3. Thanksgiving Dinner
   • Agency: Denver Inner City Parish
   • Where: 12212 Mariposa St.
   • Includes: Food for individuals and families. First come, first serve. 
   • Click here for more info.
4. Thanksgiving To-Go Boxes
   • Agency: Salvation Army Denver
   • Where: 11701 E 33rd Ave
   • Includes: Individually boxed to-go-style Thanksgiving dinner.
   • Click here for more info.

You can find more Thanksgiving resources here.

Christmas meals:

1. Christmas food baskets
   • Agency: Servicios de la Raza
   • Where: 3131 W 14th Ave
   • Includes: Offers Christmas food baskets on a first-come-first-served basis.
   • Click here for more info.
2. Christmas Basket
   • Agency: Volunteers of America Colorado
   • Where: 2877 Lawrence St.
   • Includes Christmas dinner basket vouchers for Christmas meals. 
   • Click here for more info
3. Christmas Banquet
   • Agency: Denver Rescue Mission
   • Where: 2222 Lawrence St.
   • Includes A hot holiday meal at the Lawrence Street Community Center.
   • Click here for more info.

Click here for more resources for Christmas meals.

Holiday toy drives/gift distributions:

1. Christmas Event
   • Agency: Afterhours Denver
   • Where: 1449 Lincoln St.
   • Includes Essential supplies like coats, socks, hygiene kits, and more.
   • Click here for more info.
2. Holiday Toy Drive - Denver
   • Agency: Kenzi's Causes
   • Where: 4655 Humboldt St.
   • Includes A new toy, a small toy, a stuffed animal, and a wooden toy car for children.
   • Click here for more info.
3. Holiday Gifts
   • Agency: Salvation Army Denver
   • Where: 4505 W Alameda Ave
   • Includes Christmas gifts to families with children aged 12 or younger.
   • Click here for more info.
4. Christmas Gift Distribution
   • Agency: Community Ministry
   • Where: 1755 S Zuni St.
   • Includes Holiday gift assistance to families with children aged 12 and under.
   • Click here for more info.

More information on holiday gift/toy drives can be found here.