How we work
What happens at a food bank?
Today, 1 in 7 people faces hunger in Southern Colorado.
At Care and Share Food Bank, we believe no one should go hungry.
That’s why we’re doing our part, with your help, to end hunger for good.
It all begins with you
Our generous donors give a little—or a lot—to help us secure healthy, nutritious food for our neighbors in need.
$1 means we can acquire 3 pounds of food, the equivalent of 2.5 meals.
At Care and Share, we gather, sort, and distribute the food.
Gather
We receive donated or low cost food from suppliers, community partners, and federal nutrition programs.
82% of the food we distribute is classified as highly nutritious.
Sort
Our dedicated staff and volunteers sort and organize the food we receive.
Thousands of volunteers help
further our mission each year through their gift of time.
Distribute
Food is then supplied to hundreds of our partner agencies and distributed to neighbors across Southern Colorado.
Our Mobile Food Pantries, Mobile Markets, and our Sunny Side Market fill gaps where food
resources are scarce.
Our neighbors receive the food they need to thrive.
Together, we distribute nutritious food to
tens of thousands of families each year.
Last year, you helped us in the fight against hunger
18.3 million
22 million pounds
