Newsletter 11.14.25
- Jackie
- Nov 1
- 4 min read
Hi Everyone!
There is so much to say this week. This time, we're again focusing on feeding hungry people, and giving oppressed immigrants access to more resources.But we're also giving information to people about how to get first aid training, how to donate to help us continue and improve our work, how to help us by participating with one of our action teams, how to join our Discord conversation, and how to stay safe and sane.Here's a note from Jackie: |
FOOD BANK
This is the season to help our food banks with donations when our community is suffering due to being laid off, health issues, or struggling to find work. I had coffee with a friend of mine last week. She went to Costco and purchased $150 worth of food to donate to a local food bank. She said this act of kindness filled her heart with joy that she could do something, those joyful feelings last a long time.
As mentioned on 9 News, Kyle Clark said that the larger food banks can take the money and purchase food at a greater discount to get the food and other items they need.
Feed Colorado also distributes funding down to other food banks, so we’re not just helping one. If you are in a situation to give, please consider giving.
Even though SNAP recipients should be receiving their benefits soon (hopefully); please keep in mind the many Federal works, contractors and other may still be struggling. Thank you.
-Jackie
Feed Colorado
9News Share Food Drive
Indivisible Colorado Action Network https://www.coloradogives.org/team/IndivisibleCO
Community Table 4600 W. 60th Ave., Arvada Phone: 303-424-6685 Closed Monday’s Wednesday: 12:00 - 5:45 pm Tuesday and Friday: 12:00 - 3:45 pm Thursday: 10:00 am- 3:45 pm Assistance Programs: Tuesday-Friday, noon - 4:00 pm Food and Donation Drop off: Tuesday-Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Jeffco Action Center 8755 W. 14th Avenue, Lakewood https://www.theactioncenter.org/food-distribution-nutrition Closed Wednesdays and Weekends. Open: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Appointments are needed to get assistance for food, same day & assistance form Food Market Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 am -11:30 am & 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Clothing Market: No appointments needed, twice a month visits - no ID needed Donations: Food, clothing, shoes, personal hygiene, and lines
Growing Home 3489 W. 72nd Aven. # 112, Westminster Open: Tuesday, Wednesday’s & Friday’s No appointments needed, bring your own shopping bags Besides food they offer other resources ID’s are required - immigrants are welcomed here Friday Seniors (60+) don’t wait in line, advised that you skip Friday’s Unhoused participants may pick up their to-go bag once per week Special Assistance: https://growinghome.org/contact/ Donations Accepted: Monday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Tuesday, Wed., & Friday 8:30 am - 9:30 am, Thursday 8:30 am - noon
Fish of Westminster 3990 W. 74th Avenue, Westminster 303-429-1569 https://fishofwestminster.org/ Hours: Mon, Weds & Thurs 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm, Tues 5:30 - 6 pm Donations: https://fishofwestminster.org/donate/
Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church 10785 Melody Dr. Northglenn, CO https://thegoodshepherd.org/our-food-bank Food Pantry Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 9:00 am to 11:30 am, and the Third Saturday of each month from 9 am - 11:30 am
Community Food Share 650 South Taylor Avenue. Louisville 303-652-3663 https://communityfoodshare.org/ Pantry hours: Wednesday’s: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Thursday’s: 12:00 – 6:00 pm, Friday’s: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Enroll as a Shopper: https://cfs.waitwell.us/
2-1-1 Food Assistance
CLOTHING - JEFFCO ACTION CENTER This is also a good time to check your closets to see if you have any coats, gloves or hats that you can donate. The Jeffco Action Center lets people come to their location to get clothing at no cost to them.
Xcel Energy Assistance Program https://www.theactioncenter.org/xcel-energy-assistance Every Wednesday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Immigration Resource Corner
TRAINING/IMMIGRATION OPPORTUNITY - If you’re interested in learning how to approach local businesses about Know Your Rights, please email team@indivisibiewestminster.org. We are coordinating a 1-1/2 hour training followed by an actual canvas (2-hrs) to local businesses in our community. Once we have a date & time, you will be contacted with the details.
Do you know someone who is in need of legal assistance? Below are contacts to consider they came recommended by the local Immigration Protection Team lead.
Matt Shaftel, Esq 405 Urban St., Suite 110 Lakewood, CO 80228 303-872-6985 https://www.marisimmigration.com/
Maris Immigration 1790 30th Street, Suite 200 Boulder, CO 80031-1019 303-444-9500 Here is a link to an excellent blog post from the American Immigration Council about the challenges of becoming a US citizen. This provides a great answer to the question of “Why Don’t They Just Get in Line?” For most people, there is no line. Only for a select few, through family connections, employment opportunities or humanitarian protection https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/blog/is-it-hard-to-become-a-us-citizen/ |
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