Tag: care and share food bank for southern colorado
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AROUND TOWN: Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado’s Recipe for Hope means over 1 million meals
Hundreds of Southern Colorado donors are making a big difference about pressing food insecurity issues. Annual Recipe for Hope fundraising luncheons are in three Southern Colorado locations over three months. Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado distributes food to 29 counties with its longtime rallying cry focus: “We believe no one should go…
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‘Will Joke for Food’ comedy showcase to benefit the hungry in Colorado Springs
Comedian Tracy Kellett knows that hunger is no laughing matter. “I don’t think any human should know what it’s like to be hungry,” Kellett said. “A lot of our best local comedians agree, so we are going to do what we can to help.” “Will Joke for Food,” a one-night showcase at Loonees Comedy Corner,…
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Various charitable events ramping up for holidays across southern Colorado
Signs of the holidays are everywhere, and for those feeling the spirit of the season, there are plenty of needs. Here are some. The local office of The Salvation Army launched its annual Red Kettle campaign Monday in front of stores and businesses across El Paso County. Bell ringers will be working through Dec. 24,…
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Gov. Jared Polis stops in Colorado Springs to tout emergency food stamp funding, as agencies say demand is up
If you want to see the human face of the federal government shutdown, look for the hungry mouths, was the message Gov. Jared Polis delivered in Colorado Springs on Wednesday. He stopped at Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado’s headquarters after announcing at the state Capitol that he will ask the Joint Budget…
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Pikes Peak United Way adds another food pantry in northern Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Pikes Peak United Way is opening another free mobile food pantry starting Thursday at a northern Colorado Springs location. Springs Church, 1515 Auto Mall Loop, will host the food distribution in its parking lot from…
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Food insecurity concerns deepen as Colorado DHS, nonprofits brace for SNAP changes
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Federal funding reductions and changes in qualifications to the nation’s food stamp program could have what officials are calling profound impacts on Coloradans. “This is huge. Our counties are very concerned about food insecurity in their communities, as are food banks. These are the same…
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Talking turkey: Colorado Springs organizations gear up for free meals for Thanksgiving
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In preparation for next week’s free Thanksgiving meals for Colorado Springs residents in need, turkey talk is happening this week. Philanthropic drives are underway, encouraging community support to help feed the masses to celebrate the American holiday of giving thanks. Care and Share Food Bank…
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Talking turkey: Colorado Springs organizations gear up for free meals for Thanksgiving
In preparation for next week’s free Thanksgiving meals for Colorado Springs residents in need, turkey talk is happening this week. Philanthropic drives are underway, encouraging community support to help feed the masses to celebrate the American holiday of giving thanks. Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado, the region’s primary supplier of emergency food…
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More southern Colorado residents seeking help at food pantries
Lines are getting longer at food pantries such as Crossfire Ministries in Colorado Springs, the largest recipient of supplies from Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado. “We are seeing an increase in needs,” said Crossfire Ministries’ Renee Beebe, executive director. “With inflation and the cost-of-living increasing, families are struggling to make ends meet.”…