City of Aurora in Colorado

Aurora Commitment to Care image with an icon of a box with food

The Commitment to Care initiative, a partnership between the city of Aurora and local nonprofit organizations, provides food and resources to the community in response to the COVID-19 crisis. The initiative is composed of seven food access programs that welcome all Aurora community members. There is no cost for food or resources. Find full program details and additional information below.

Aside from providing food and resources, the Commitment to Care initiative also offers various volunteer opportunities for community members. From sorting and bagging groceries, to distributing food at events throughout the community, volunteers provide a wide range of needed support. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old with parental/guardian consent for those younger than 18. Group volunteer opportunities are also available. Contact information for volunteer opportunities is provided below.

A woman wearing a face covering hands food to a waiting family Food is distributed to waiting cars at the Aurora Mobile Food Pantry

Commitment to Care Programs

Aurora Day of Giving

What is it? A distribution event where food and resources for Aurora families will be available. Additional items include baby supplies (diapers, formula) and pet supplies (food, hygiene items).

When and where: To protect the health and safety of the community, the Dec. 19 Aurora Day of Giving event has been replaced and resources will now be made available via the partners listed below (note that food will only be available at The Salvation Army). Resources will be available Dec. 1 to 18 on a first-come, first-served basis:

The Salvation Army, 802 Quari Court, 303.364.1965
Pickup days: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (closed for lunch)
Available resources: food, toiletries/personal hygiene items, baby supplies, pet food
Aurora Interfaith Community Services, 1553 Clinton St., 303.360.0260
Pickup days: Monday-Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. by appointment only
Available resources: baby supplies, pet food
Village Exchange Center, 1609 Havana St., 720.668.9968
Pickup days: Monday-Wednesday, 1 to 5 p.m.
Available resources: baby supplies, pet food
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Dayton Street Opportunity Center, 1445 Dayton St., 720.593.1560
Pickup days: Saturday, 3 to 5 p.m.
Available resources: baby supplies, pet food

Important: You must wear a face covering and practice social distancing when visiting one of the above resource providers. Please be patient with the distribution because of the high demand. Thank you.

Food Bank of the Rockies will be offering a new mobile pantry distribution for those struggling with food insecurity, including fresh produce, shelf-stable items and more. All are welcome. The distribution will be at 1070 Alton Way in Aurora on the fourth Tuesday of each month, starting at 9 a.m. The first distribution will be Dec. 22. For more food distribution locations, go to FoodBankRockies.org/GetHelp.

Questions: 303.739.7281 or communityrel@auroragov.org

View an Aurora Day of Giving flyer in English or in Spanish

Food for Thought with SECORCares

What is it? Food distribution to 1,500 Aurora Public Schools and Cherry Creek School District families where children are sent home with food on Fridays to feed their family over the weekend.

When and where: Weekly, September to December 2020 at various APS and CCSD locations throughout Aurora.

Questions & volunteer opportunities: 720.842.5621 or lisa@secorcares.com

Home for the Holidays with The Salvation Army

What is it? Families are provided with a gift card to purchase food, hygiene products and other household items distributed in conjunction with The Salvation Army’s annual gift-giving campaign.

When and where: December 2020 at The Salvation Army, 802 Quari Court, Aurora

Questions & volunteer opportunities: 303.364.1965 or sam.lemar@usw.salvationarmy.org

Immigrant and Refugee Food Pantry at Village Exchange Center

What is it? Provides culturally relevant foods, baby items and community resources to immigrants and refugees. Support for people experiencing homelessness is also available. Curbside pick-up and delivery.

When and where: Ongoing, September to December 2020 at Village Exchange Center, 1609 Havana St., Aurora

Questions & volunteer opportunities: 720.292.0812 or aleja@villageexchangecenter.org

Neighbor to Neighbor at Dayton Street Opportunity Center

What is it? Local families and people experiencing homelessness are provided with food and community resources. Curbside and delivery available.

When and where: Ongoing, September to December 2020 at Dayton Street Opportunity Center, 1445 Dayton St., Aurora

Questions & volunteer opportunities: 720.593.1560 or opportunitycenter1445@gmail.com

One Place Project hosted by the District Attorney's Office, 18th Judicial District

What is it? Food and resource distribution event for victims of crime. Drive-thru pickup.

When are where: Twice monthly, September to December 2020 at Restoration Christian Fellowship, 15640 E. Sixth Ave., Aurora, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Questions: 720.874.8618 or oneplace@da18.state.co.us

Senior Mobile Pop-Up Pantry hosted by SECORCares

What is it? Mobile food distribution event for seniors (55+). Pick-up only.

When and where: Weekly, September to December 2020 at various locations throughout the community.

Questions & volunteer opportunities: 720.842.5621 or monica.aden@secorcares.com

Site distribution: We’re always looking for new locations to distribute food to seniors. To suggest a location, contact communityrel@auroragov.org.

Donate to and Support the Commitment to Care Initiative

Join us as we provide much-needed food and resources to community members by making a monetary donation to Spirit of Aurora. Be sure to notate “Commitment to Care” in the memo line when processing your transaction. Donations will be allocated where support is needed most.

If you would like to donate food, supplies (baby items, dog food, hygiene items) or money to a specific program or partner organization, contact the number(s) listed above.