Food Access

  • Find a map of meal distribution sites here and here. Some locations in west Denver include Rocky Mountain Prep - Southwest and the Sun Valley Kitchen.

  • For additional meal sites and food resources, call the Food Resource Hotline at 855-855-4626 (toll-free and bi-lingual).

  • RTD has stopped collecting fares for public transportation at this time.  The RTD Access-a-Ride is still operating to help those with disabilities access essential services, like groceries.  Learn more here.

  • Denver Public Schools is offering breakfast and lunch pickup Monday-Friday at 12 locations across the city.  Pickup locations in or near west Denver include: Valverde Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln High School, Cowell Elementary School, and North High School.  More locations and schedules can be found here.

  • Select recreation centers are offering dinner pickup for children 18 and under.  Pickup locations in or near west Denver include: Athmar, La Familia, Ashland, and Rude Recreation Centers.   More locations and schedules can be found here.

  • You can find a list of food banks that are providing emergency assistance here.

Health Resources

  • Denver Westside clinic is still operating and has a variety of options to support your mental and physical health. Call 303-436-4949 to make an appointment.

  • Mental Health Center of Denver is still taking new clients. Call 303-504-7900 for an appointment or visit https://mhcd.org/access-services/ to learn more about their services.

  • If you are experiencing a crisis, please call Colorado Crisis Services at 1-844-493-8255 or visit the Colorado Crisis Services webpage for more information.