Adams County Emergency Food Bank

A nonprofit organization

21% complete

$15,000 Goal

The Adams County Food Bank (ACFB) is the largest food pantry program in Adams County, Colorado. We annually distribute three million pounds of food to 15,000 different Adams County children, adults and seniors. We distribute a blend of donated food and food purchased from the Food Bank of the Rockies at a discounted cost. Food distribution is adjusted to the needs of each family and individual. We have adapted our food bank to respond to requests from clients with diabetes, Celiac disease, and other nutritional needs. We also purchase baby food and formula for families.

 

Mission

Adams County Food Bank brings the right kind of food to people in need. We permanently emphasize the supplements of meat, beans, grains, fruit, vegetables and dairy products to improve health and life outcomes for those who are disadvantaged.

Background Statement

ACFB was founded in 2013 after the closure of the Food Preservation Center operated by Adams County. The Food Bank of the Rockies and community leaders were alarmed by the sudden closure of this critical safety net and provided funding to launch ACFB as an independent nonprofit. To ensure continuity and preserve this safety net, ACFB has intentionally built strong volunteer, in-kind and financial support. This support is exemplified by the following:

- The ACFB staff and volunteer team provides the labor and infrastructure that allows the organization to distribute large quantities of food. We receive 28,000 hours of volunteer support from seniors, high school students and work experience participants. This equals more than $645,000 in labor costs.

- ACFB leverages food donations from several sources, including:

o Food Bank of the Rockies and We Don’t Waste provide salvaged food. Other food comes from Twin Parishes, Pepperidge Farms and community food drives.

o ACFB families receive food from federal commodity programs and food purchased from Food Bank of the Rockies at below-market rates.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Adams County Emergency Food Bank

Year Established

2013

Tax id (EIN)

30-0754165

Category

Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

Organization Size

Medium Organization

Address

7111 E 56TH AVE
COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022

Service areas

Adams County, CO, US

Denver, CO, US