Serving Aurora, Colorado
We are #ForAurora
Life can be tough. We're here to help.
We know that everyone needs a helping hand at some point. That's why we're here to serve and support our neighbors. We are #ForAurora
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474,420
people in Colorado are facing hunger, and 141,570 of them are children
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40,000+
migrants have arrived in Denver/Aurora since January 2023, the highest per capita rate of any major non-boarder city in the US
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9,065
people are experiencing homelessness in in Denver and Aurora.
Together, we’re making a difference
In 2024, #ForAurora contributed the following:
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16,054 hot meals were served in 2024 through the Marketplace Foodbank
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5,554 boxes of groceries were distributed through our Marketplace Food Bank in 2024
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3,620 meals were packed into backpacks for kids experiencing food insecurity over the weekend
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1,108 Thanksgiving boxes were distributed in 2024
Instead of including ingredients that may not be practical for many of the families we serve—we opted for items that are more culturally inclusive. Boxes were thoughtfully packed with staples like rice, beans, and cereal to better meet the needs of our diverse community.
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704 children were able to receive gifts through our Christmas Store in 2024
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7,500 meals for homeless teens prepared by our Sox Place meal prep team
OUR PARTNERS
We believe working with others increases our impact rather than trying to do things alone.
Need help?
We understand that life gets hard and sometimes you need help. Contact us to learn about the resources that are available for you.
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