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About this directory: This list is a community resource to help neighbors find ways to give. It includes publicly available information about local groups and organizations in El Paso County. Organizations listed here are not affiliated with or endorsed by 50501 Colorado Springs, and inclusion does not imply partnership. Details may change without notice.

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Black Forest Cares

Food

Black Forest

Black Forest

Long‑running food pantry serving low‑income families in Black Forest and northern El Paso County; accepts public monetary and in‑kind donations.

Black Forest Cares Food Pantry

Food

Colorado Springs

Black Forest

Community-supported pantry housed at Black Forest Lutheran Church; public info directs food donations to the church facility on Black Forest Rd.

Black Forest Fire & Rescue – Community Assistance

Multi-Service

Black Forest

Black Forest

Supports local residents in crisis, including emergency assistance for low‑income households; public donation options available.

Blue Star Recyclers – Computer Refurb & Access

Transportation & Mobility

Colorado Springs

East

Accepts electronics for recycling and refurbishment, improving access to affordable devices for low-income families.

Care and Share Food Bank

Food

Colorado Springs

East

Regional food bank serving all of El Paso County.

Catholic Charities – Family Resource Center

Food

Colorado Springs

Downtown

FRC site with general giving and wishlist paths via Catholic Charities of Central Colorado.

Catholic Charities – Westside Satellite

Rent & Utilities

Colorado Springs

Westside

Mobile senior and family support for low-income Westside residents; donations support emergency services.

Cheyenne Mountain Food Pantry – Broadmoor Community Pantry

Food

Colorado Springs

Southwest / Cheyenne Mountain

Provides food boxes and essentials to low-income families in the Cheyenne Mountain and Broadmoor corridor.

Chinook Center – People’s Grocery

Food

Colorado Springs

Central

Free community grocery distribution (People’s Grocery) at Chinook Center for neighbors needing food support.

Colorado Springs Vineyard – Eastside Community Care

Multi-Service

Colorado Springs

East

Provides food boxes, clothing, and emergency support to low-income families near Peterson/Airport.

Connections 4 Life Center

Food

Fountain

Fountain / Security-Widefield

Low-income focused food pantry providing commodities, senior boxes, and emergency food for Fountain and surrounding areas.

Crossfire Ministries

Food

Colorado Springs

Central

Accepts food, clothing, household goods, and monetary gifts.

Dream Centers of Colorado Springs – Women’s Clinic & Mary’s Home

Women & Safety

Colorado Springs

North

Faith-based nonprofit focused on women’s health and single mothers exiting homelessness (Women’s Clinic and Mary’s Home). Multiple clear ways to give: online donations, goods, and volunteer roles.

Dream Centers – Mary’s Home (South Campus)

Women & Safety

Colorado Springs

South Airport / South Academy

Supports low-income single mothers exiting homelessness; South campus serves women and children along South Academy corridor.

Eastern Plains Community Pantry

Food

Calhan

Eastern Plains

Nonprofit pantry in Calhan serving eastern plains communities (Calhan, Falcon, Peyton, Matheson, Rush, Ellicott, Elbert, Kiowa); supported by donations and volunteers.

Eastern Plains Community Pantry

Food

Peyton

Eastern Plains

Food pantry serving low‑income families across Falcon, Peyton, Ellicott, and Calhan; volunteer-run with public donation options.

Energy Resource Center

Rent & Utilities

Colorado Springs

Downtown

Nonprofit providing free home energy efficiency upgrades for income-qualified households, reducing utility bills and improving safety; donations support weatherization work in the Pikes Peak region.

Falcon Food Distribution – High Plains Helping Hands Satellite

Food

Falcon

Falcon

Satellite distribution site providing food and essentials to low-income Falcon residents; accepts public donations through High Plains Helping Hands.

Falcon Senior Services – Senior Meal Distribution

Senior Services

Falcon

Falcon

Low-income senior meal distribution point supported by Golden Circle Nutrition Program; accepts public contributions to sustain services.

Family Promise of Colorado Springs

Rent & Utilities

Colorado Springs

Downtown

Homelessness prevention and shelter for families with children, including prevention assistance that helps families avoid eviction and utility shutoffs; community supports via donations, meals, and volunteer service.

Black Forest Cares

Food

Black Forest

Black Forest

Long‑running food pantry serving low‑income families in Black Forest and northern El Paso County; accepts public monetary and in‑kind donations.

Black Forest Cares Food Pantry

Food

Colorado Springs

Black Forest

Community-supported pantry housed at Black Forest Lutheran Church; public info directs food donations to the church facility on Black Forest Rd.

Black Forest Fire & Rescue – Community Assistance

Multi-Service

Black Forest

Black Forest

Supports local residents in crisis, including emergency assistance for low‑income households; public donation options available.

Blue Star Recyclers – Computer Refurb & Access

Transportation & Mobility

Colorado Springs

East

Accepts electronics for recycling and refurbishment, improving access to affordable devices for low-income families.

Care and Share Food Bank

Food

Colorado Springs

East

Regional food bank serving all of El Paso County.

Catholic Charities – Family Resource Center

Food

Colorado Springs

Downtown

FRC site with general giving and wishlist paths via Catholic Charities of Central Colorado.

Catholic Charities – Westside Satellite

Rent & Utilities

Colorado Springs

Westside

Mobile senior and family support for low-income Westside residents; donations support emergency services.

Cheyenne Mountain Food Pantry – Broadmoor Community Pantry

Food

Colorado Springs

Southwest / Cheyenne Mountain

Provides food boxes and essentials to low-income families in the Cheyenne Mountain and Broadmoor corridor.

Chinook Center – People’s Grocery

Food

Colorado Springs

Central

Free community grocery distribution (People’s Grocery) at Chinook Center for neighbors needing food support.

Colorado Springs Vineyard – Eastside Community Care

Multi-Service

Colorado Springs

East

Provides food boxes, clothing, and emergency support to low-income families near Peterson/Airport.

Important: If you need urgent help or are in danger, please contact local emergency services. This directory focuses on community and mutual aid organizations in and around El Paso County and may not include every resource available.

50501 COS does not collect personal information from browsing this directory, and any contact you make with listed organizations is between you and them.

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