YMCA Beyond Hunger
COMING TOGETHER TO PROVIDE FOOD FOR OUR NEIGHBORS
The YMCA's Beyond Hunger food pantry program began at the Southwest YMCA in January 2021, following the YMCA of Metro Denver's response during the pandemic and growing food insecurity in the metro area.
About Distribution
Our Beyond Hunger Market will be open at the Southwest YMCA, 5181 W. Kenyon Ave., Denver, CO 80236 every Thursday from 4 to 6 PM.
The Beyond Hunger shelves are filled with a variety of healthy grocery items to help support those in the community who are in need of assistance. With our partnership with Food Bank of the Rockies we are a part of the Link2Feed system.
Starting May 2, we will be shifting to a market style distribution. You will get to choose which foods you want to take home with you – just like you would at a grocery store! Please contact the Beyond Hunger Manager at 720 524 2758 or email Beyondhunger@denverymca.org.
Feed Your Neighbor, Nourish Our Community
Did you know? Through your YMCA’s Beyond Hunger program, our community gets weekly access to fresh and nutritious foods and other essentials — and you can help!
Volunteer Opportunity
Are you interested in volunteering for the Beyond Hunger food pantry program? Volunteers can help in many ways, including sorting groceries, filling bags, passing out bags of food and making connections with our community. Read our volunteer guidelines.
Additional Community Food Resources
Looking to Donate Food?
Thank you for considering a donation of food to our Beyond Hunger program! We accept donations dropped off at our Southwest YMCA. Please see our guidelines.
2023 Impact Report
At times like these, the Y is more critical than ever. As we have done for nearly 150 years and in 2023, the YMCA of Metro Denver helps meet our community’s greatest needs.
Beyond Hunger Volunteer Sergeant Hadasa Hall says, "Growing up, we didn't have a big family or community in the area since we were military, so the Y was able to provide that for me. And now I want to be able to give back."
Wonder where our food for Beyond Hunger comes from? Read our blog post.