Feeding Colorado is an association of the five Feeding America food banks in Colorado.

Feeding Colorado's purpose is to coordinate and enhance food resources among the state's food banks; provide administration and distribution of USDA commodities, including CSFP, TEFAP and the School Lunch Program for the state of Colorado; and to support the mission of Feeding America.

The 5 food banks distribute food to more than 1,500 nonprofit agencies state-wide, that provide meals and services to people in need. The diversity of agencies include food pantries, day-care centers, battered women’s shelters, soup kitchens, residential treatment centers, senior and youth programs; serving all ages and segments of our community. The food provided to those living in poverty often means the difference between feeding their families or going hungry; having hope or living in despair.

The food banks are 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. They receive broad community support from individuals, corporations, local governments, faith communities and corporations. Individual volunteerism is key to their success.

 Each Colorado food bank collects surplus food from food processors, farms, distributors, restaurants and supermarkets. Many also conduct community food drives or glean from local gardens.

 Our members are affiliates of Feeding America, the USA’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, which has a nationwide network of more than 200 food banks and food rescue programs. As such, they are monitored and operate in compliance with food industry standards for safe food handling, inventory control, record keeping, sanitation and pest control.

USDA Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program

Feeding Colorado has a contract with the US Department of Agriculture to handle distribution for the majority of the USDA Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program commodities in Colorado. Under this contract, Feeding Colorado is responsible for the distribution of over 6.5 million pounds of nutritious food annually. Feeding Colorado was chosen by the USDA because of the efficient network of food distribution sites that exists in all 64 counties.