11/18/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/18/2024 09:01
No one should have to worry about whether they will have food on their plate or a roof over their head. But the reality is that hunger and homelessness are widespread problems that affect far too many people. Each November, Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Weekdraws attention to the problems of hunger and homelessness.
In observation of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, we have compiled a list of resources that support families and individuals facing food or housing insecurity.
The City of Boulder Community Mediation and Resolution Center(CMRC) provides mediation, restorative justice, meeting facilitation, landlord-tenant information and more.
In Boulder County, people experiencing homelessness can access services and housing resources through Coordinated Entry; a short screening, during which people are asked questions to determine their needs and match them with services.
The Lodge at Haven Ridgeis an overnight shelter for women and transgender individuals. The Lodge operates 24/7 and provides clients with three meals a day, case management, housing navigation, employment counseling, and connections to mental and physical health providers.
The Emergency Family Assistance Association(EFAA) provides services for families in need, including:
EFAA's Housing Program provides both short-term and transitional housing. Learn more on EFAA's website.
Mother House at Haven Ridgeprovides safe shelter for pregnant women and women choosing adoption who are in need. Residents can participate in birthing, pregnancy and parenting classes at Boulder Foothills Hospital, paid for by Mother House, and receive information on how to connect with community services, many of which require a legal residence, including pre-natal and birthing health care, Medicaid and Food Stamps, Woman and Infant Children (WIC) program, and Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP).
TGTHRprovides safe housing, sheltering, food, clothing, counseling, employment help, health care, transportation assistance and other support services to individuals ages 12 to 24.
Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence(SPAN) provides services including crisis intervention, shelter, legal advocacy and counseling for adults, youth and children who have been impacted by domestic or dating violence or are questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.
A food bank is available for people living in the City of Boulder and Mountain Communities of Boulder County who need help. Eligible households may visit the foodbank once per week. Learn more on EFAA's website.
Food pantry with special hours for those with or without access to a kitchen located in Boulder. Learn more on the Harvest of Hope website.
Food bank with programs for families, seniors, and others in need to access food as well as mobile food banks across the county. Learn more on Community Food Share's website.
Help for Boulder County residents in need of access to food assistance in addition to SNAP (food stamps), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Medicaid, Seniors and Veterans Services. Learn more on the county's website.
School meals are free for all BVSD students through the Healthy School Meals for All Program. Learn more about this program on the BVSD website.