2026 Healthy Farmers Markets Updates
The fresh food box pick-ups will operate indoors at Community Connections on the third Friday of the month June through October 2026*. *Please note June's pickup will be on Thursday, June 25th, due to the Juneteenth holiday.
2026 Food Box Distributions
Due to program changes and funding, this year's Healthy Farmers Market will be scaled down to monthly fresh food box pick-ups starting in June 2026.
Reservation required. The program does not require any documents, proof of income, or identification.
Monthly Food Box Distributions
When: 9 AM - 10:30 AM, on June 25, July 17, August 21, September 18, October 16
Where: Community Connections, 9471 Dorothy Blvd, Thornton
What: Community distributions that provide boxes filled with locally grown fresh produce free of charge. Community resources and more. All are welcome.
How: Due to the limited number of boxes and space at Community Connections, you will need to reserve a time slot prior to each monthly distribution.
Reservation System
When: Reservation list will open 2 weeks before each scheduled box distribution.
What: You will need to reserve a time slot before coming to pick-up a free produce box. Boxes are limited and reservations will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.
How: Making a reservation is easy! See the options below
- Get the Plentiful app: https://plntfl.app/l/app, create a profile, and search for ThorntonCC on the map or in the list view to register and make a reservation
- To get started with Plentiful via Text, text ‘FOOD’ to 726-879 (o 'COMIDA' para español)
- Call 720-977-5819 to sign-up *Please note that reservations done through Plentiful are done in real time. Choosing to call will be the slowest option and all slots may be filled by the time someone is able to return your call. You must leave a voice message to get a returned call.
Volunteer Opportunities
The program is in great need of volunteers. To volunteer, sign up for shifts by following this link
About the Markets
The Healthy Farmers Markets started in 2018 with the goal of bringing fresh and affordable food to our community for those experiencing financial hardship.
Over six years, the Healthy Farmers Markets program expanded to meet growing community needs, especially with COVID-19 emergency funding. Even though these funds have ended, our commitment to helping residents access healthy food remains strong, and we’re actively planning for the future.
Food box distributions will take place indoors. Please eat breakfast, drink water, and wear sunscreen to stay safe and healthy. If there is unsafe weather (lightning, high winds, or very high temperatures), markets will be cancelled. This webpage will provide updates on cancellations.
For more information, please call 720-977-5800 call or email Connections@ThorntonCO.gov.