October is Disability Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of inclusion, equity, and understanding for people with visible disabilities as well as those with more hidden disabilities such as autism, dyslexia, and mental health disorders. IFCS is committed to promoting inclusivity and accessibility for all in our community, so this month we’d like to highlight the […]
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“Respond to the needs of the world through generosity and action.” This is one of three core beliefs spoken by the full congregation at the end of each service at Bethany Lutheran Church in Cherry Hills Village. These are words the church holds true as they support more than 20 local, state, national, and global
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At Integrated Family Community Services (IFCS), we strive to adapt to current needs. This nimbleness requires our willingness to change, and meaningful change is only possible by listening to the people we serve. In April 2025, we launched an anonymous visitor feedback survey to better understand the experiences of those who rely on the Market
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Letter from our Executive Director, Sandra Blythe-Perry First published July 21st, 2025. We will update this page as the situation evolves. At Integrated Family Community Services (IFCS), our mission is simple but powerful: To Nourish Lives. We strive to uphold this mission every single day by serving individuals and families facing food insecurity and
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Feeding America defines food waste as “perfectly good, safe-to-eat food that gets thrown away instead of eaten.” This includes ugly or oddly shaped produce, foods with upcoming sell-by or expiration dates (that are still safe to eat), overproduction at farms, and damage during transport. It’s reported that 98 billion pounds of food is wasted annually,
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What if we told you that you could contribute a financial donation to Integrated Family Community Services (IFCS) without spending a penny beyond what you’re already paying for your groceries? It sounds unbelievable, but it’s a real possibility—thanks to the King Soopers Community Rewards Program. This program is part of King Soopers’ commitment to community engagement, positive
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Our February fundraiser, Nibbles & Sips, may be behind us, but it’s not too soon to be thinking about ways you can support this event—as well as other IFCS programs—during the coming year. In our most recent blog entry, we featured a Nibbles & Sips Table Captain and Corporate sponsor; these event supporters make substantial
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It’s the happiest time of year for IFCS as we prepare for our annual Nibbles & Sips fundraising gala. For over a decade, the community has gathered for a hoot of a good time, complete with food and beverage tasting, auction games, and a live and silent auction. The benefit? Keeping IFCS’ life-changing services available
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Have you seen orange cones and heavy equipment on our property? Have you needed to adapt your schedule to accommodate our renovation projects? Yes, IFCS is under construction. Thanks to Arapahoe County’s selection of IFCS for a Community Development Block Grant, dedicated funding for public improvement through Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is allowing us
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It’s the season of giving and IFCS is ready to provide holiday cheer to those who need a little extra help this time of year! After packing and distributing 500 seasonal food boxes at Fresh Thanks in late November, IFCS enters crunch time to finalize preparations for the annual Helping Hands for the Holidays gift
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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:
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
This statement was updated 8.3.22 in accordance with USDA updates and guidelines.
IFCS Enrichment Programs have service area and income guidelines.
SERVICE AREA GUIDELINES:
For IFCS Enrichment Programs, we have a service area covering:
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, 2025, a household may meet income-based standards in either of the following two ways:
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES:
Please refer to the Interest Form for additional, program-specific criteria.
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, 2025, a household may meet income-based standards in either of the following two ways:
For IFCS Financial Assistance Programs (Rental and Utility Bill Payment Assistance) and seasonal Enrichment Programs, we have a service area covering:
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.)
