Affectionately known as Mela's Pantry, Help & Hope Center's food pantry provides over 1,000,000 pounds of food each year. This is where clients shop for groceries and toiletries, and even pet food! We provide three meals a day (plus snacks!) for each family member for at least a week. We also offer household supplies, toiletries, diapers, sanitary supplies for women and seniors. Additionally, every month we conduct mobile food pantries at three low-income senior apartment buildings in Castle Rock. Through our association with Food Bank of the Rockies, we are able to purchase groceries at a significantly discounted price. We also receive donated items from Sprouts, Whole Foods, King Soopers and more!
Here's how to donate to our food pantry
Our food pantry needs are always changing, and your gifts help us fill critical needs that change seasonally.
- Visit the critical items list below.
- Individual gifts: Drive through Help & Help Center's donation receiving line during drop-off hours to donate non-perishable groceries and toiletries.
- Host a Buckets of Hope food drive: Complete the
form below to host a food drive at your place of work, church, or membership organization.
Drive-through drop-off hours
Monday through Friday, 9 am to 12 pm
Non-Perishable Food
Canned Soups/ Vegetables
Canned Tuna, Chicken
Boxed Cereal
Jarred Pasta Sauce
Peanut Butter
Jelly/Jam
Seasonal Items
Non-Perishable Food
Stuffing Mix
Canned Yams / Sweet Potatoes
Instant Potatoes (Mashed)
Canned Green Beans
Cranberry Sauce
Fried Onions
Evaporated Milk
Cream Soups (Mushroom, Chicken, Potato,...)
Items We Always Need
Non-Perishable Food
Canned Meals (Ravioli, Chili with Meat, etc)
Mac & Cheese
Rice, Pasta, Pasta Sauce (Inc Gluten Free)
Canned Tomato Products
Boxed Pasta/Rice Meals
Ramen
Coffee, Tea
Jerky
Ketchup, Mayonnaise, Mustard
Canned / Dried Beans
Canned Fruit
Juice and Juice Boxes
Taco Fixings (Seasoning, Shells, Sauce)
Salad Dressing (Bleu, Ranch, Italian, Balsamic)
Refried Beans
Flour
Sugar
Toiletries
Toothpaste/Toothbrush
Shampoo/Conditioner
Soap/Body Wash
Deodorant
Feminine Hygiene Products
Baby Wipes
Laundry Pods
Toilet Paper
Kleenex
Dish Soap
Host a Buckets of Hope Food Drive
Now more than ever, we need the support of our community to keep our shelves stocked. The demand for our services has increased, and we must be prepared to meet the rising need. Because of individuals like you and other organizations, we are confident that our food pantry will receive the necessary supplies to support our community.
Here's how to host a food drive.
Hosting a food drive to fill our Castle Rock food pantry is easy, and we're here to support you every step of the way. Follow the steps below.
1. Choose your bucket quantity.
Choose from 10 to 250 buckets to fill during your food drive.
2. Select dates for your food drive.
Tell us when you need the buckets for your food drive and for how long you will keep them.
3. Pick a location(s).
Whether you use our buckets, or you use cardboard boxes, you can host a food drive anywhere.
4. Plan a delivery & pickup.
If you need 40 buckets or more, our team can deliver them and pick them up at your preferred location.
5. Complete the registration form to get started.
Armed with your food drive details, complete the form below to share them with our team. You will receive a confirmation from one of our staff.
Thank you for helping to support our food pantry! We may receive multiple requests for the same dates, and we'll do our best to provide buckets. Please wait for a confirmation email from our team before finalizing your dates.
