$16,296 raised by 31 donors
33% complete
$50,000 Goal
SECOR Cares provides for the food insecure residents of Douglas, Arapahoe, and Elbert County, along with pockets in Jeff Co, Adams and Denver counties (56 zip codes). We work to address food insecurity holistically through our three major programs: Free Food Market, Mobile Market, and Food for Thought.
As unemployed, underemployed and low-income residents of Arapahoe, Douglas, and Elbert counties struggle to find a job that will support their families, SECOR provides a safety net with critical emergency assistance to prevent hunger and homelessness.
"Let me tell you something: you are a light in a dark place. Thank you for everything because there's food on our table and gifts for the little ones." - SECOR Cares Christmas Outreach recipient
"I am overwhelmed with your generosity and kindness. Today was my first visit...incredibly impressed. I am so grateful and so thankful. May God bless all of you." - SECOR Cares guest
"On behalf of the entire school community, I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support throughout the school year. Your weekly food bag donations have provided so much more than meals - they've brought relief, stability, and hope to many of our families facing difficult circumstances. The consistency and care you bring with each delivery remind our community that they are not alone - that there are people and organizations who truly care. Thank. you again for your compassion, your commitment, and for making such a meaningful difference in the livers of our students and families. We are truly grateful for the partnership and the impact you've made." - SECOR Cares school partner
"Thank you for your continued discretion and assurance to the welfare and health care of those who are too often overlooked in times of need. Your blessings restore hope and encourage others to share and understand the need is widespread." - SECOR Cares supporter
"I just wanted to extend my thanks to you and the team today. I came in for my first time shopping and I will admit I was nervous and embarrassed. I almost cancelled my appointment several times out of pure embarrassment, but am truly in need. I am so glad I came in, you and everyone there were so kind, welcoming and lovely. You truly minimized the stigma with being in need. For years and years I have supported people with food insecurities either with monetary donations, picking up food at Food Bank of the Rockies or passing out meals to those in need during COVID, and now here I am on the other side of the fence. I am so glad you are with SECOR and I am so happy that a place like SECOR exists to help us get back on our feet." - SECOR Cares guest
Caring for people faced with suburban poverty, restoring hope and dignity, and guiding them toward a self-sufficient life
In the 1990s, SECOR (South East Community Outreach) began as a Christmas Outreach program from the Southeast Christian Church in Parker, CO, offering food and gifts to those who might not otherwise have a Christmas. From there, it grew into a year round outreach program, feeding families in need.
In 2006, SECOR Cares became our own entity, an official, 501C3 non-profit, and began to expand the offerings and our reach. The free food market took shape as a real market, donations started to grow a bit more, but still, suburban poverty's foothold in our community was widening.
Our Food for Thought program became an official outreach in 2015. Through this program in partnership with local schools, we are able to provide healthy meals to children and their families who were going without food on the weekends.
The year 2018 saw yet another expansion for SECOR Cares - the Mobile Market, which routinely stops at low income housing, senior living facilities, college campuses, and multiple food deserts in our service area.
Today, SECOR Cares continues to grow and expand not only the number of guests whom we serve, but also the myriad offerings to our guests. From Food for Thought for school aged children to resources for our senior guests, SECORCares continues to create new opportunities through the support of our sponsors, partners, volunteers and donors.
The Free Food Market currently averages 450 households per week. Our Mobile Market is serving nearly 200 shoppers per location. Food for Thought is serving around 2000 students per week. In only a week's time, SECOR can impact the lives of 3000 households.
We hope someday, there will no longer be a need for our services, but until then, we are here for those who do!
Organization name
SECOR Cares Free Food Market
other names
Southeast Community Outreach
2006
Category
Human Services, Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
17151 PINE LANEDouglas County, CO, US
Arapahoe County, CO, US
Elbert County, CO, US