Outreach Events

Operation Freebird

Mountain States Toyota  
201 W. 70th Ave., Denver

  • The makings for a free Thanksgiving meal will be provided to attendees, and other resources will also be available. No registration or sign-up required. Residents can pick up one box of food per household and are unable to pick up boxes for anyone else.

2024 North Pole Gift Shop Event

Dec. 7, 2024
11860 N Pecos St Suite 2200
Westminster, CO 80234
9 a.m - 3 p.m.

  • The North Pole Gift Shop is a special, free holiday event for Adams County residents needing extra help this season, offered by registration only with limited availability. On December 7, families are invited to Human Services, where parents and guardians can shop for gifts for their children, and children get the joy of picking out presents for their family members. With a warm, festive atmosphere and carefully curated gift items, this event is designed to spread holiday cheer and ease. Supported by local partners and volunteers, this celebration of giving and community offers families a memorable holiday experience. Reserve your spot soon to join in the holiday magic!

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Free Food and Resource Drive-Thru Events

Adams County is partnering with the City of Thornton and City of Bennett to provide residents of Adams County with free, monthly food and resource drive-thru events. These events will provide power sacks with shelf-stable food, hygiene bags, and resource folders. See below for upcoming dates and locations.

Bennett 
Anythink Library Bennett  
495 7th St., Bennett

  • Second and fourth Thursdays of each month, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Thornton  
Thornton Community Connections Building  
9471 Dorothy Blvd., Thornton

  • Third Friday of the month, 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Outreach Sites for Public Assistance

Learn about all our assistance programs and get answers to your questions about SNAP, Medicaid, and cash assistance. Walk-ins are welcome at these events. 

Commerce City  
Community Resource Hub at South Platte Crossing in Commerce City
7190 Colorado Blvd., Commerce City, Suite B203 (basement level) 

  • Second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, 1-4 p.m.

Westminster  
Irving Street Library in Westminster (Multipurpose Room—first room on the left as you enter the library)  
7392 Irving St., Westminster

  • Second and fourth Thursdays of each month, 1:30 -3:30 p.m

Bennett  
Town of Bennett Community Center in Partnership with WIC  
1100 E. Colfax Ave., Bennett

  • Third Thursday of each month, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Thornton  
Thornton Community Connections Building  
9471 Dorothy Blvd., Thornton

  • Second and Fourth Tuesdays, 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Brighton  
Almost Home  
22 S. 4th Ave., Ste. 102, Brighton

  • Second and Fourth Wednesday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.