Broomfield FISH

The need for support in our community continues to grow as rising housing costs, higher grocery and gas prices, and changes to safety-net programs like SNAP and Medicaid make it increasingly difficult for individuals and families to make ends meet. Even households that have managed to get by on their own are finding it harder to cover basic necessities. For many of our neighbors, FISH provides a critical safety net during times of financial hardship.

Here’s how Broomfield FISH made a difference in 2026:

• We served an average of 930 households, or 3,420 people, every month. Some households rely on FISH throughout the year, often including seniors living on fixed incomes, people with disabilities, and working families facing financial challenges. Others turn to us temporarily after a job loss, divorce, unexpected car repair, or medical expense.

• We reached one in five Broomfield residents. This reflects a simple truth: financial hardship can affect anyone, and many people may need a helping hand at some point in their lives.

• We distributed 1,833,377 pounds of food through our Marketplace and other food access programs, helping individuals and families access the food they need.

• We helped 686 households with housing, utility, and transportation assistance to help them regain financial stability. Our Keeping Families Housed and Keeping Seniors Housed programs have been especially effective in helping vulnerable residents avoid eviction and remain safely housed.

• More than 50% of the people we serve are children under age 18. By supporting families today, we help children and their families build a more stable future.

Mission Statement: FISH's mission is to meet our neighbors' basic human needs, and provide them with hope and tools to rise out of poverty. FISH serves the most vulnerable in our community--those living at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines, more than half of whom are children, seniors and those with a disability.

For more than 60 years, Broomfield FISH has been a trusted resource for our community. What began as a food pantry has grown into a comprehensive resource connecting individuals and families with the support they need to navigate financial hardships, build stability, and thrive.

In 2018, FISH joined the Colorado Family Resource Center Association, becoming the only family resource center dedicated specifically to serving Broomfield County. Today, we offer food assistance, emergency financial assistance, referrals, and strengths-based, whole-family support.

Food is often the first step in building a connection with FISH. When neighbors come to our Marketplace for groceries, they also have the opportunity to build trusting relationships with our team and connect with other vital resources to support their overall well-being and long-term stability.

In 2026, FISH served an average of 930 households, or 3,420 people, every month and distributed more than 1.8 million pounds of food. Behind these numbers are individuals and families working toward greater stability, and a community that comes together to ensure our neighbors have access to the resources they need.