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

WHY CHOOSE IFCS?

A Trusted Charity Fighting Hunger in Denver

When you decide to donate, you want to be sure your money is going to a real, trustworthy organization that actually helps people.

Integrated Family Community Services (formerly Interfaith Community Services) is one of the most established and respected hunger-relief nonprofits serving the greater Denver metro area.

People choose IFCS because it combines:

  • Local impact
  • Proven programs
  • Financial responsibility
  • Compassionate service
Donate with confidence today:

Investing in Hope

At IFCS, hope lives:

  • When a family walks through the doors at the IFCS market and that family is greeted and not judged.
  • When a parent can choose fresh fruits and vegetables that their children will actually eat.
  • When a senior on a fixed income leaves with enough food to get through the week, and has enough money to keep the heat turned on.

We are able to continue the vital work of nourishing lives through the ongoing support from donors and volunteers who sustain our services.

Yes — and here’s why.

IFCS has been serving Colorado families for decades, providing:

  • Emergency food
  • Family stabilization
  • Ongoing community support

Our mission is simple: help people survive today and become stable tomorrow.

Unlike pop-up nonprofits or distant national organizations, IFCS has humble beginnings from within the community, and continues to be shaped by and deeply embedded in the communities we serve.

Many charities focus on only one thing: food.

IFCS focuses on people.

Food is the first step — but it’s not the last.

IFCS works to:

  • Stabilize families by helping them make ends meet and stay in their homes
  • Prevent recurring hunger by connecting struggling household to broader resources
  • Provide dignity by treating each visitor with respect and not judgement

This creates lasting impact instead of temporary relief. In fact, many times a program participant returns to IFCS as a donor or volunteer after stabilizing their lives.

When you donate, you deserve transparency and accountability.

IFCS is trusted by:

That trust is built on:

  • Consistent service
  • Responsible stewardship
  • Real-world results

Your donation supports a nonprofit that has earned the confidence of the Denver metro community.

One of the biggest reasons donors choose IFCS is because their money stays in Colorado.

Your donation supports:

  • Local food distribution
  • Denver-area families
  • Community-based programs

Nothing is diluted across multiple states or lost in national overhead.

People who support IFCS don’t just give once — they return again and again because they see the impact of their generosity.

IFCS donors give because:

  • They trust our organization
  • They see real families helped
  • They know their money is used wisely

By donating to IFCS, you’re helping make sure people in your own community don’t have to go hungry.

Donate to a Charity you can Believe In

If you’re looking for:

  • A trusted nonprofit
  • A proven hunger-relief organization
  • A local charity with real impact

Then IFCS is the right place to give.

Join the community of donors making a difference:
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ABOUT US

Founded in 1964 by a south metro Denver resident, IFCS began as a grassroots ‘Neighbors Helping Neighbors’ effort.

Learn about IFCS’ humble beginnings as neighbors came together to help those struggling in their community.

HELPFUL RESOURCES

In addition to offering our own programs and services, the IFCS team has built a directory of community assistance resources in the metro Denver area.

Learn how IFCS networks with other local service providers to assist those in need of help. 

IFCS PARTNERS

From the very beginning, IFCS had a strong relationship with local businesses, community organizations and service agencies.

Learn about IFCS’ partners who are an integral part of our success. 

ADRESSING HUNGER AT LOCAL SCHOOLS

Student hunger affects learning, and food insecurity is a direct barrier to student engagement and academic success.

Hear how local teachers have worked with IFCS to make a difference.

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.)