Denver, CO has 20 places to get free food as of September 2026: 20 food pantries. Anchor of Hope Church Food Pantry (2101 High Street) and Association For Senior Citizens (2839 West 44th Avenue) are among them. Every listing here is checked against public sources. We hide the ones we can't confirm, we say call ahead where hours aren't confirmed, and there are no ads, logins, or fees.

What to bring

A photo ID, if you have one (many pantries don't require it)
Proof of address, like a piece of mail (some ask, most don't)
Bags, a box, or a cart to carry groceries home
The number of people in your household, that's usually all they need

How it works in Denver

Find a pantry on the map above that's open today
Call ahead to confirm hours (they can change)
Go during open hours; most are walk-in, no appointment
Take what you need. There's no cost and no application

You're welcome here. Pantries are for anyone going through a hard stretch. No judgment.

What neighbors know

These places change. If you've been to a pantry in Denver, leave a quick note so the next person walks in prepared: what to bring, when lines form, how they treat folks.

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Open by day in Denver

Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Denver. Call ahead to confirm.

Good to know

Which food pantries in Denver are open today?

It depends on the day. By day of week, Denver food pantries are open: Monday (7), Tuesday (9), Wednesday (10), Thursday (8), Friday (8), Saturday (2). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.

Are there food pantries in Denver open on weekends?

Yes, 2 open Saturday in Denver. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.

Where can I get emergency food in Denver today?

Most Denver food pantries take walk-ins during open hours. No appointment needed. For same-day help any time, call 211 (Oklahoma's free, confidential food-assistance line). The listings below are kept current and most serve anyone in need without income verification.

What do I need to bring to a food pantry in Denver?

Most Denver food pantries are open to anyone in need and don't require proof of income. It helps to bring a photo ID, proof of address if you have it (a utility bill or piece of mail), bags to carry food, and the number of people in your household. Requirements vary. Check each listing or call ahead.

Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?

Most food pantries are walk-in during open hours. A few run on set monthly dates or by appointment. Those say so on their listing.

Which food pantries serve Denver, Oklahoma?

These food pantries serve Denver and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 80205, 80211, 80210, 80223, 80207, 80219. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.

Which food pantries in Denver are open on Monday?

7 food pantries in Denver are open Monday: Anchor of Hope Church Food Pantry, Community Ministry of Southwest Denver Food Pantry, FISH of East Denver - Epiphany Lutheran Church, Food Bank of the Rockies, Integrated Family Community Services, Metro Caring Food Pantry, Struggle of Love Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Denver are open on Tuesday?

9 food pantries in Denver are open Tuesday: Anchor of Hope Church Food Pantry, CitySquare Denver, Community Ministry of Southwest Denver Food Pantry, Crossroads of the Rockies, Food Bank of the Rockies, Integrated Family Community Services, JFS Weinberg Food Pantry, Metro Caring Food Pantry, and 1 more. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Denver are open on Wednesday?

10 food pantries in Denver are open Wednesday: Anchor of Hope Church Food Pantry, Community Ministry of Southwest Denver Food Pantry, Denver Inner City Parish, FISH of East Denver - Epiphany Lutheran Church, Food Bank of the Rockies, Integrated Family Community Services, JFS Weinberg Food Pantry, Metro Caring Food Pantry, and 2 more. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Denver are open on Thursday?

8 food pantries in Denver are open Thursday: Anchor of Hope Church Food Pantry, Bienvenidos Food Bank Colfax Food Pantry, Community Ministry of Southwest Denver Food Pantry, Crossroads of the Rockies, Food Bank of the Rockies, Integrated Family Community Services, Metro Caring Food Pantry, Struggle of Love Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Denver are open on Friday?

9 food pantries in Denver are open Friday: Anchor of Hope Church Food Pantry, Campbell Chapel AME Church Food Pantry, Community Ministry of Southwest Denver Food Pantry, Denver Inner City Parish, FISH of East Denver - Epiphany Lutheran Church, Food Bank of the Rockies, Integrated Family Community Services, JFS Weinberg Food Pantry, and 1 more. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Denver are open on Saturday?

2 food pantries in Denver are open Saturday: Crossroads of the Rockies, Denver Inner City Parish. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

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