2025 Food Assistance

Many in our community are experiencing challenges due to recent changes in food assistance benefits. As a church, we want to respond with compassion, care, and practical support. We are focusing on two key efforts:

Here’s how we can help together:

First, if you are part of our Calvary family and will be affected by the SNAP delay or other food insecurity, please reach out to one of our staff members or fill out this form. We want to make sure you’re cared for.

ASSISTANCE FORM

Second, if you would like to give, we’re hosting a food drive at each of our campuses this week to support local food banks.
You can see a list of most-needed items below, and bring your donations next Sunday, November 9, during our morning services.

In the meantime, let’s be in prayer for those who are facing the difficult challenge of food insecurity. Let’s ask God to meet their needs—and that each one would know the love and care of Jesus, who sees them and knows them by name.

FOOD LISTS

Matthew 25:35-40

For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, …, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’

Deuteronomy 15:7-8

“If among you, one of your brothers should become poor, in any of your towns within your land that the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not harden your heart or shut your hand against your poor brother,but you shall open your hand to him and lend him sufficient for his need, whatever it may be.”

FOOD & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS LISTS

Food Lists

Boulder

Needed Items

Canned Foods: meats, beans, pastas, soups, veggies, fruits
Dry Foods: legumes, rice, quinoa, cous–cous, pasta, GF pasta
Jams and Jellies: any variety in plastic containers
Nut Butters: peanut, almond, hazelnut, sunflower
Shelf Stable Milks: almond, oat, soy, or dairy
Cereals: oatmeal, whole grain, and gluten free options
Instant Foods: rice, potatoes, ramen, cup o’ soups
Pantry Items: flour, cooking oils, spices, GF flour
Baby Items: formula, food, diapers, wipes, baby shampoo
Toiletries: dental hygiene, bar soap, shampoo, deodorant
Household: laundry detergent, dish soap, t-paper, paper towels

PLEASE NO GLASS CONTAINERS OR EXPIRED ITEMS

If you miss the deadline, please take your items directly to EFAA located at 1575 Yarmouth Avenue in Boulder.

Drop-off times are weekdays between 8:30am-11:30am.

Erie

High Demand Items:

Household Items: dish/laundry soap, paper towels, toilet paper
Toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, deodorant,
Menstrual products: tampons, pads
Canned Protein: chicken, tuna
Baby Items: formula, wipes, diapers

Regularly Needed Items:

Fruit: canned, applesauce
Canned Protein: pinto beans, white beans, black beans
Canned Soups & Stews
Nut Butters: peanut, almond, etc.
Grains: rice, flour, gluten-free items, pastas
Canned Tomatoes: diced, whole, paste, stewed, spaghetti sauce
Toiletries: razors and shaving cream
Household Items: trash bags, pain relievers, vitamins

Thornton

We are currently working with our Thornton partners to determine their current needs. We will update this section as we receive information.