IFCS | A Denver Area Food Bank and More to Nourish Lives

HELPING HUNGRY FAMILIES

Help Hungry Families Now: Emergency Food Donations for Denver Families

Right now, families in the Denver metro area are struggling to put food on the table.

Parents are skipping meals.

Seniors are choosing between groceries and medicine.

Children are going to bed hungry.

This is not a future problem — it’s happening today.

IFCS (Integrated Family Community Services) is providing emergency food and support to families facing crisis — and your donation right now can make the difference between hunger and hope.

Give now to help hungry families today:

Caring for the Community

IFCS believes that community is built through partnership — bringing together businesses, volunteers, and donors to create a thriving, supportive network.

Since 1964, we have championed the idea that nourishing lives and alleviating hunger is a shared responsibility, one where everyone has a role to play.

Food insecurity rises sharply during:

  • Cold weather
  • Rent increases
  • Medical emergencies
  • Job loss
  • Inflation

For many Denver area families, one unexpected bill is all it takes to create a food crisis.

When that happens, IFCS is here with immediate emergency food assistance — but only if donors step up.

When you give to IFCS today, your donation goes to work immediately:

  • Putting food into the hands of families in crisis
  • Keeping pantry shelves stocked
  • Making sure children and seniors don’t go hungry

This is one of the fastest ways to turn compassion into action.

Donate now — families need you.

The people IFCS serves aren’t statistics — they’re your neighbors.

They are:

  • Working parents
  • Seniors on fixed incomes
  • Families facing medical emergencies
  • People who never expected to need help

Your donation allows IFCS to provide dignity, nutrition, and relief when it’s needed most.

Because IFCS serves the greater Denver metro area, it can respond quickly when hunger spikes.

Local donors allow IFCS to:

  • Purchase food immediately
  • Meet urgent demand
  • Avoid delays from national systems

Your gift today keeps this emergency safety net in place.

Be the Reason a Family Eats Tonight

You don’t have to solve hunger forever — you just have to help someone today.

Your donation right now can make sure a family in the Denver metro area doesn’t go hungry tonight.

Donate now to help hungry families:
Questions? 

ABOUT US

Since 1964, IFCS has been providing essential support to low‑income families in the Denver area.

Learn about our mission and how we’ve partnered with the community to alleviate hunger for over 60 years.

NIBBLES & SIPS

This annual gala is a unique evening full of inspiration, hope, and community.

Witness and be part of the extraordinary IFCS mission reaching to those most in need, all while having a hoot of a good time!

NO-COST GIVING

Anyone can donate to IFCS simply by shopping at King Soopers or City Market.

Learn how you can designate IFCS as the recipient of your Community Rewards, and you’ll be nourishing lives at no cost to you!

MORE WAYS TO GIVE

There are numerous ways to contribute to IFCS’ important work in the community. 

Learn about one-time, recurring, legacy, and corporate giving options and find the best way for you to support hungry families.

With your ongoing support, IFCS continues to be a consistent resource that nourishes lives in our community. Thank you!

Non-Discrimination Statement

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or  retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

  1. Mail:
    U.S. Department of Agriculture
    Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
    1400 Independence Avenue, SW
    Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
  2. Fax:
    (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or 
  3. Email:
    program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

This statement was updated 8.3.22 in accordance with USDA updates and guidelines.

Eligibility Guidelines

IFCS Enrichment Programs have service area and income guidelines.

SERVICE AREA GUIDELINES:
For IFCS Enrichment Programs, we have a service area covering:

  • Western Arapahoe County: Centennial, Englewood, Glendale, Greenwood Village, Littleton, Sheridan, and unincorporated Arapahoe County.
  • Southwest Denver Neighborhoods: Bear Valley, College View, Fort Logan, Harvey Park, Harvey Park South, Marston & South Platte (Southwest Neighborhoods further defined as being south of Jewell and west of Santa Fe).
  • Northern Douglas County: Highlands Ranch, Littleton, and Lone Tree.
  • Jefferson County: All addresses within the county will be considered.

Applications outside of these listed areas will not be accepted.


INCOME GUIDELINES:
As of March 1, 2026, a household may meet income-based standards in either of the following two ways:

  1. Participate in one of these public assistance programs:
    • Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
    • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
    • Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
    • Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
    • Old Age Pension (OAP)
    • Aid to Needy Disabled (AND)
    • Aid to the Blind (AB)
    • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
    • Medicaid Eligible Foster Children
  1. If the household does not participate in any of the above public assistance programs, the household must have a combined gross income that does not exceed the maximum income limit for the applicable household size.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES:
Please refer to the Interest Form for additional, program-specific criteria.

Eligibility and Income Guidelines

Anyone experiencing food insecurity and self-identifying as meeting the Income Guidelines below is eligible for IFCS Food Market services.

Income Guidelines:
As of March 1, 2026, a household may meet income-based standards in either of the following two ways:

  1. Participate in one of these public assistance programs:
    • Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
    • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
    • Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
    • Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
    • Old Age Pension (OAP)
    • Aid to Needy Disabled (AND)
    • Aid to the Blind (AB)
    • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
    • Medicaid Eligible Foster Children
  1. If the household does not participate in any of the above public assistance programs, the household must meet the requirements based on the chart below, having a combined gross income not exceeding the maximum income limit for the applicable household size.

For IFCS Financial Assistance Programs (Rental and Utility Bill Payment Assistance) and seasonal Enrichment Programs, we have a service area covering:

  • Western Arapahoe County: Centennial, Englewood, Glendale, Greenwood Village, Littleton, Sheridan, and unincorporated Arapahoe County.
  • Southwest Denver Neighborhoods: Bear Valley, College View, Fort Logan, Harvey Park, Harvey Park South, Marston & South Platte (Southwest Neighborhoods further defined as being south of Jewell and west of Santa Fe).
  • Northern Douglas County: Highlands Ranch, Littleton, and Lone Tree.
  • Jefferson County: All addresses within the county will be considered.

 Applications outside of these listed areas will not be accepted. (Central Denver, North Denver, and Aurora applications will not be accepted.)