This page provides a list of websites and organizations offering holiday/seasonal resources for our community.
Contact your local school district for additional resources.
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Phone: 720-972-6015
Mapleton Public Schools
Phone: 303-853-1000
27J Schools
Phone: 303-655-2625
A Thanksgiving Meal for Every Heart in Need
Date: Thursday, November 27th, 2025
Time: 11 am-2 pm
Location: Churreria Dulce Luna 9166 Huron St. Thornton, CO 80260.
Come together with Churreria Dulce Luna this Thanksgiving Day! Dulce Luna Churreria invites the community to enjoy a delicious meal, wonderful company, and the shared joy of Thanksgiving. This event is open to anyone who might not have a place to celebrate or could use a warm meal and friendly faces. We warmly welcome all guests to be part of this special day
Operation Freebird
Date: Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
Time: 10 am-2 pm
Location: 201 West 70th Ave. Denver, CO 80221
*Food boxes will be available while supplies last. Individuals must be present to receive food items.
Thrive Church Webpage
Phone: 303-428-9535
2820 W. 92nd Ave., Federal Heights, CO 80260
Almost Home Webpage
Phone: 303-659-6199
231 N. Main St., Brighton, CO 80601
Almost Home Thanksgiving Meal Baskets
Saturday, November 22, 2025
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Columbian Home Event Center
1096 E. Bridge St., Brighton
Details: You must register in person at Almost Home Housing Navigation Center (22 S. 4th Ave., Ste 106, Brighton) during walk in hours and obtain a reservation card prior to the event. Bring a Picture I.D. and proof of residency in Adams or Southern Weld County. Walk In Hours are Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. & Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
More info: You can find more information here
Denver Rescue Mission Webpage
Phone: 303-297-1815
Epworth Foundation Webpage
Phone: 303-296-6287
Salvation Army Webpage
Phone: 1-800-728-7825
Volunteers of America Webpage
Phone: 303-297-0408
211 Colorado
Phone: 2-1-1
Service: 211 is a statewide service that connects individuals and families to a wide range of community resources. You can access holidays and other local assistance programs online or by simply dialing 2-1-1.
A Precious Child
Phone: 303-466-4272
Service: Our Precious Gift program makes sure children who might otherwise go without can experience the magic of the holiday season
Bienvenidos Food Bank
Phone: 303-433-6328
Service: Bienvenidos Food Bank will distribute fresh and non-perishable food to low-income seniors, individual, and families on the first three Thursdays of December (December 4, 11, and 18). It will be closed on Christmas Day. No appointment required. Distribution hours are 10 am - noon and 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm.
City of Thornton Breakfast with Santa
Phone: 720-977-5852
Service: On Saturday, December 13, from 7:30-10:30 a.m. at the Thornton Active Adult Center, Thornton Parks & Recreation will host Breakfast with Santa, which will feature an all-you-can-eat breakfast, free photos with Santa, aa a hot chocolate bar. No registration is required. Admission is $4 for ages 0-12 and 62+, and $6 for ages 13-61.
Community Ministry Webpage
Service: Holiday food boxes
Colorado Gerontological Society
Phone: 303-333-3482
Service: Holiday Baskets for Seniors
Denver Rescue Mission Webpage
Phone: 303-313-2456
Service: The Possibility to have your family adopted at Christmas
Denver Santa Claus Toy Shop
Service: The Denver Santa Claus Shop invites parents referred by Denver Human Services, social service agencies, or community partners to shop for new toys for their children (ages 0-11) in early December. Visit their website for a list of organizations families can receive services from to qualify for this program. Event dates are December 12, 13, 15 & 16.
Joyful Journeys Santa Shop
Contact: operations@joyfuljourneys.org
Service: Santa Shop Dates serving families are December 11-14th
Kenzi's Cause Webpage
Phone: 303-353-8191
Service: Annual Toy Shop for families in need of a new toy at the holidays for their child(ren). Registration required.
Servicios de la Raza - Food and Gift Baskets
Phone: 303-458-5851
Service: Servicios de la Raza will distribute Christmas baskets filled with food and gifts for families with children ages (0-17) on December 18 from 9 am- 1 pm. First-come, first-served while supplies last.
The Christmas Tree Project Webpage
Phone: 719-799-6070
Service: Decorated Christmas trees for families in need
Volunteers of America Webpage
Phone: 720-264-3309
Service: Various services, including family adoptions, gift banks, and Thanksgiving assistance