Harvest of Hope Pantry

$74,548 raised

100% complete

$25,000 Goal

Nutritious Food For Anyone In Need

Harvest of Hope Pantry provides nutritious, supplemental food at no cost to anyone who comes to our doors. People can make their own choices at our pantry, no pre-packaged boxes or bags. We provide food for people from many different circumstances, whether it's groceries for a family with a kitchen, or a ready-to-eat meal for an individual experiencing homelessness. It's a supportive, friendly and non-judgmental place where people feel welcome. A volunteer stocks vegetables in our walk-in refrigerator.

In addition, we take food to seven different housing communities in Boulder. These mobile pantries bring food directly to people who may not be able to visit our main location. We are a Boulder based nonprofit feeding those in need with the help of donors, volunteers and a dedicated community of supporters. 

Harvest of Hope mobile pantry at a senior housing community.
Food rescue is another part of Harvest of Hope Pantry’s commitment to strengthen community food security. Through our Retail Rescue program, we partner with local grocery stores and restaurants to prevent good food from going to waste, redirecting fresh, quality meals directly to neighbors who need them most.

A volunteer loads hundreds of pounds of fresh cucumbers to the pantry floor


Our Sole Mission is Food

In 2025 we provided over 1.2 million pounds of food to neighbors in need! Some people rely on Hope Pantry to supplement a stretched income. Others rely on the pantry as a primary source of daily food. Our sole mission is food. When you donate to Harvest of Hope Pantry, you give individuals and families a reliable source of nutritious food in a safe, welcoming place. Simply put, your donation puts food in the hands of those who need it most. Your gift feeds the hungry in our community! 

With our strategic partnerships and careful financial stewardship, every dollar you donate helps the pantry provide two meals. That's how meaningful a donation is for someone in need! 

 


Feedback From Our Shoppers

"Visiting the Harvest of Hope pantry was such a positive experience. The process for receiving groceries was simple and respectful — just a short form with basic information, no intrusive requirements. It made everything feel easy and dignified. The pantry was well organized, with plenty of staple items and even fresh flowers — a thoughtful touch! The staff were kind and welcoming, and the checkout process was quick and straightforward. I truly appreciate how effortless and uplifting the entire experience was."

"This place is a real lifesaver. Thank you for what you do here."

"Every time I shop, you all remember my name!" 

“Harvest of Hope has given me hope: that I can make it, survive, and thrive even in the darkest of times when I am at my lowest. The assistance and food from Harvest of Hope has kept me alive, in more ways than one. Thank you.”

“The genuine care and empathy the folks here exude is so great and just helps to ease the anxiety of the times. It takes the scare out of being hungry.”

“I can eat fresh food. Before coming here, I hadn’t had fresh fruit or veggies in well over a year.”

Shoppers share their experiences in a yearly survey.

Mission

Harvest of Hope Pantry provides free, nutritious supplemental food to Boulder families and individuals in need within a safe, welcoming and non-judgmental environment.

Background Statement

Our roots were forged by two long-standing food programs. Boulder Catholic parishes', St. Thomas Aquinas and Sacred Heart of Jesus. "St Tom's" (St. Thomas) began in 1970, serving folks in need and those experiencing homelessness, while Sacred Heart launched its food box program in 1983.

Over the years, these programs grew and expanded significantly. In 2012, under the leadership of Michael Freece, Harvest of Hope Pantry's first Board Chair, the 2 food programs were merged.

Today, Harvest of Hope Pantry serves an average of 175 shoppers each day. We are providing more food than ever, distributing over 1.2 million pounds of food in 2025. Our mobile pantry project continues to visit more sites (seven and counting), serving older adults and those facing transportation barriers.

Harvest of Hope Pantry's food rescue initiatives are another part of our commitment to food security. Our Retail Rescue program reduces waste and ensures that more food from local grocery stores and restaurants gets it into the hands, and bellies, of those who need it most.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Harvest of Hope Pantry

other names

Hope Pantry

Year Established

2011

Tax id (EIN)

27-4010250

Category

Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

Organization Size

Large Organization

Address

4830 Pearl Street
Boulder, CO 80301

Service areas

Boulder County, CO, US

Phone

720-382-1971

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