|
h.o.p.e. provides several programs dedicated to meeting the clients' basic needs, as well as helping clients access community resources in a welcoming, wheelchair accessible environment.
 h.o.p.e.'s Pantry: distributes food to approximately 265 people weekly from its Lakewood location, helping individuals and families maintain good nutrition and to meet their basic needs. In 2008, the pantry served 10,000. In 2009 we served 13,711. This was a 28% increase from 2008. The pantry is currently opened from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. every Friday throughout the year. Read more. Click here to view the February, 2010 survey that was completed by our clients.
Food Share: h.o.p.e. shares food with other local food pantries, social service agencies and churches when they receive large donations of bread, dairy and produce. The goal is to prevent waste and to maximize the benefit of each donation for those in need. Read more.
h.o.p.e.'s Closet: provides coats, shirts, sweaters, jeans, shoes and miscellaneous clothing items, including business attire, to keep our clients dressed appropriately for weather and employment.
The h.o.p.e. Relief Fund: assists h.o.p.e.'s clients with short-term emergency needs. Read more.
Garden of h.o.p.e.: is a wheelchair accessible community garden, located at the Lakewood food pantry. The garden was built with the support of the Denver Urban Gardens. The harvested food is shared during the weekly distribution of food. View pictures.
Affordable, wheelchair accessible housing: h.o.p.e. has a strong history of work with the disabled community and is working to develop additional programming to expand its services to that community. Read more. | 
