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

ALLEVIATING COLORADO HUNGER

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Help Families Facing Food Insecurity in Colorado

Hunger is not a distant problem — it’s happening right now across our state.

Thousands of families in the Denver metro area and beyond are struggling with rising food costs, housing expenses, and economic uncertainty.

Integrated Family Community Services (formerly Interfaith Community Services) is on the front lines of hunger relief in Colorado, helping families survive today and build stability for tomorrow.

Donate now to fight hunger in Colorado:

The Reality of Food Insecurity in Colorado

More Colorado families than ever are facing food insecurity due to:

  • High housing costs
  • Inflation
  • Medical bills
  • Job instability

For many households, one unexpected expense is all it takes to push them into a food crisis.

IFCS exists to be the safety net when that happens.

IFCS provides:

  • Emergency food assistance
  • Family stabilization services
  • Community-based support

These programs work together to ensure families don’t just receive food, but also personal assistance connecting them to other needed services. Our team ensures program participants that they’re not alone as they navigate a path out of crisis.

National charities play a role — but local nonprofits like IFCS deliver more personalized help.

Because we serve the greater Denver metro area, we can:

  • Respond quickly to hunger spikes
  • Work directly with families
  • Deliver more impact per dollar

Your donation goes where it’s needed most — right here in Colorado.

Yes! Every gift helps:

  • Put food on tables
  • Keep children nourished
  • Support struggling families
  • Strengthen communities

At IFCS, we see firsthand how alleviating hunger and nourishing lives go hand in hand. Addressing food insecurity is essential to building a stronger community.

Stand With Colorado Families

Food insecurity is a statewide issue — but it’s solved locally.

Your support of IFCS helps ensure that families across the Denver metro area have the food and stability they need.

Donate now to fight hunger in Colorado:
Questions? 

NEED FOOD SUPPORT?

IFCS provides no‑cost groceries through The Market @ IFCS, where individuals and families experiencing food insecurity can shop for fresh produce, frozen meat, and pantry staples once a month. 

If someone you know needs food support, visit the Market during service hours so we can help you access nourishing food.

FACES OF IFCS

From program participants to donors, volunteers to partners, everyone has a story to tell.

Learn how IFCS’ work nourishes lives and builds community.

VOLUNTEER WITH US!

IFCS’ Volunteer Core engages individuals, families, and small groups in hands‑on roles like assisting at the food market, sorting donations, supporting events, and helping with maintenance—giving volunteers flexibility in how often and when they serve.

Learn how volunteers are essential to IFCS’ mission of nourishing lives, and get involved by filling out the volunteer interest form!

LEGACY GIVING

Including IFCS in your will or estate plan helps sustain our mission to alleviate hunger well into the future. Learn how planned gifts like bequests, retirement assets, or life insurance gifts allow you to leave a lasting legacy of nourishing lives.

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.)