OUR GROCERY HOURS
OPEN: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
8:30 am – Line opens (please do not arrive before 8:30 am)
8:40 am – Lottery begins for SAME-DAY morning appointments
9:00 – 11:30 am – Self Select Grocery Open
11:45 am – 1:00 pm – Grocery Closed
12:30 pm – Line Opens (please do not arrive before 12:30)
12:40 pm – Lottery begins for SAME-DAY afternoon appointments
1:00 pm – Self-Select Grocery Open
3:45 pm – Grocery Closed
Get Help with FREE Groceries
The Action Center offers self-select groceries to community members who are in need at no cost. No identification, income verification, or documentation is needed.
- Self-select grocery is available to your household once per month and appointments are required. Click the link below to schedule yours.
- Due to high demand, self-select grocery appointments often fill up weeks in advance. Additional appointments open up on a rolling 30-day basis, so please check back frequently.
- Some items during your shopping experience are prepacked to accommodate high demand.
- Shopping appointments are scheduled every 15 minutes.
-
Limited same-day appointments are available, and they are chosen by random lottery. If you need a same-day appointment, you must be at the Action Center no earlier than 8:30 am for the morning service hours or 12:30 pm for the afternoon service hours. The lottery starts at 8:40 am and 12:40 pm.
-
An appointment is required for Self-Select
Appointments open up on a rolling 30-day schedule so please check back often.
You can easily schedule your appointment by
calling 303-237-7704 or click the button below
- If you need immediate assistance, our pre-packed walk-up ready-to-eat food bags are available once a week. No appointment is necessary to receive these essential supplies if you are facing food insecurity.
Clothing Bank
We have moved back to our main campus –
8755 W 14th Ave, Lakewood
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday — 9:30-11:45am and 1:30-3:45pm
Free, gently used, seasonal clothing, shoes, and accessories are available for you to select from the Action Center’s Clothing Bank. Most days we offer clothing for men, women, and children depending on inventory. Limited sheets, bedding and towels are also available. Our selection depends on what has recently been donated, and we restock items throughout each day.
No appointment necessary!
One Visit Per Month!
Get Your Mail
Here at the Action Center, we know that having a permanent address is an important way to stay connected with the rest of the world. We’re happy to provide a safe, secure place for you to receive your mail.
Do you currently receive your mail at the Action Center?
Drop by during our regular hours of operation to receive your mail.
Need to sign up to receive mail?
Please visit The Action Center during our regular hours of operation to register for our free PO Box mail service.
We are located at 8755 W 14th Ave, Lakewood
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday — 9:00-11:45 am or 1:00-3:45 pm
Phone Consultation Appointments
A staff member can answer your questions about registering for additional food benefits, navigating healthcare, connecting you with educational resources, or to experts who can answer your employment and resume questions!
Rent Assistance
OPEN TO JEFFCO RESIDENTS ONLY
The Action Center offers rent assistance to help Jefferson County community members avoid eviction and remain housed through financial hardship.
Utility Assistance
Energy Outreach Colorado Assistance Program
The Energy Outreach Colorado Fund provides energy assistance for Jeffco residents who have a past due balance on their energy (Xcel) bill. If you’re in need of assistance paying your energy bill and you reside in Jefferson County, Colorado please schedule an appointment to see if we can help.
Community Outreach Partners
We know that your time is valuable. We know that transportation can be costly and time-consuming. We know that “one-stop-shops” are much easier than going to two or more agencies in one day. That’s why we have the following community partners come to us so they can see you!
Colorado Credit Union
Are you ready to take control of your finances? Not sure where to start? Jump into Colorado Credit Union’s Banzai Financial Education Tool and find answers to all of your financial questions, learn more about topics like budgets and home ownership, and so much more! FREE to our community!
Colorado Community Health Alliance (CCHA)
CCHA helps coordinate physical and behavioral healthcare for Health First Colorado (Medicaid) members in Jefferson County and six other counties. CCHA ensure members get connected with the care and resources they need for their health and well-being.
Colorado Pet Pantry
Once a month, the Colorado Pet Pantry will visit The Action Center and will provide a one-month food supply to will temporarily feed Colorado pets, allowing families to increase their ability to care for pets with the goal of keeping pets out of shelters and with their families. You can get food for your pets every other month, once you’ve registered with them. No appointment necessary.
JEFFERSON COUNTY Business and workforce center
Looking for a new job? Not sure where to start? The Jefferson County Business and Workforce Center can help you look for job opportunities, assist you in creating a resume, connect you to classes and programs that can help your job hunt, and even help you submit job applications.
JEFFERSON COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES
They can help with a variety of different needs, including assistance with SNAP, Medicaid, Adult Financial Assistance, Old Age Pension, and Colorado Works applications. Jeffco Human Services can also check benefits status, answer questions about benefits, and help with Colorado birth certificate vouchers if you are receiving one of the above listed benefits.
RED ROCKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
If you’re interested in getting to or going back to college, Red Rocks is here to help! The RRCC campus rep at The Action Center can sign you up for a campus tour, help you with the application, registration, and financial aid processes. They can also help you learn about education and career path options, including connecting you with GED or other education and training programs.
SpayToday Healthy pet center
SpayToday Healthy Pet Center honors the human/animal bond by ensuring every cat, dog and rabbit has access to high-quality, affordable basic veterinary care so that they can live a long, healthy life with a family that cherishes them. When available, we have vouchers for their services and their new clinic is located just down the street from The Action Center at 1401 Ammons Street!
The Action Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. $.94 of every donated dollar serves those facing hardship or experiencing homelessness.
USDA Non-Discrimination Statement here