Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado

Had a great time at the Day Dinker Pickleball Tournament! We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of Minnequa Works Credit Union. Their commitment to our mission helps us make a lasting impact in our community. Thank you for being a valued partner and for investing in the people and programs that make a difference every day!

Since 1996, Colorado Farm to Table has been growing fresh produce to give away to Coloradans in need. What started with just 2 acres by Tony Madone Jr. has now grown into 10 acres, led by Farm Manager TJ and supported by dozens of dedicated volunteers.

In 2024 alone, Care and Share received more than 14,000 pounds of incredible fresh produce from Colorado Farm to Table. According to their 2024 Impact Report, they grew, harvested, and donated 98,000 pounds of produce to 24 partners with the help of 940 volunteer hours!

Our own Kristina had the opportunity to visit their greenhouse this week to help repot tomatoes, squash, and broccoli. We are so grateful for this amazing partnership and for the fresh, nutritious food they continue to provide to our neighbors across Southern Colorado. Thank you, Colorado Farm to Table, for all you do!

Need help applying for SNAP benefits? Care and Share is here to help make the process easier!

There are several ways to apply for SNAP:
📱 Call or text “SNAP” to 719-666-3849
💻 Apply online through Colorado PEAK
📲 Download the MyCOBenefits app
📄 Complete a paper application

Our SNAP Team can help answer questions, guide you through the application process, and even help you apply over the phone. Assistance is available in English and Spanish.

Learn more and get started at careandshare.org/programs/snap/

Join us for VolunBEER on June 17th from 5:00–7:30 PM at our Colorado Springs Distribution Center! 🍻

Come spend the evening giving back, connecting with the community, and helping us fight food insecurity across Southern Colorado. Whether you’re a returning volunteer or joining us for the first time, VolunBEER is a fun and meaningful way to make a difference.

A special thank you to our amazing sponsors, First National Bank of Colorado and Voodoo Brewing, for helping make this event possible!

Grab your friends, coworkers, or family and come volunteer with us we can’t wait to see you there!

Our June Mobile Markets are on the move! 🚚🥕

Care and Share’s Mobile Markets help bring fresh, nutritious food directly to communities across Southern Colorado. We’re proud to continue serving neighbors and helping increase access to healthy food throughout the region.

The full June Mobile Market schedule is always available on our website under the “Find Food” tab at careandshare.org. Be sure to check the schedule for locations, dates, and times near you!

Current SNAP recipients now have a new way to eat healthier and save with the Colorado SNAP Produce Bonus Program! 🍎🥦

Here’s how it works:
• Spend up to $20 on eligible fruits and vegetables at participating markets
• Get a dollar-for-dollar match automatically added to your EBT card
• Receive up to $60 reimbursed per month
• Use your bonus on any SNAP-eligible items at participating SNAP locations

This is a great way to stretch your SNAP benefits while bringing more fresh produce home to your family.

Learn more here: https://cdhs.colorado.gov/snap-produce-bonus

Thank you to everyone who came out to VolunBEER! We had such a great time volunteering, connecting with the community, and giving back together.

Your support, energy, and willingness to serve help us continue to fight food insecurity across Southern Colorado. We are so grateful for everyone who joined us and made the event such a success. We can’t wait to see you at the next one!

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We are deeply grateful to all our troops and veterans for their service, courage, and dedication.

Please note that Care and Share will be closed today in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume normal business hours tomorrow.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful holiday.

A huge thank you to the Southern Colorado Runners for being a part of the The Pueblo Spring Runoff and donating the proceeds to Care and Share! Your continued support helps us provide food and hope to neighbors across Southern Colorado.

We also want to give a special shoutout to our very own Rodger for being part of this incredible event and partnership. We are so grateful for everyone who helped make the race such a success and for your commitment to helping fight food insecurity in our community!