Teller County Stands Together: Join the Fight Against Hunger This Holiday Season

As the holidays draw near, our community’s spirit of giving shines brighter than ever. Teller County has always been a place where neighbors look out for one another — where generosity, compassion, and service define who we are.

But this year, our community faces a serious challenge — a growing food security crisis. Rising living costs, reductions in public benefits, and the ongoing ripple effects of national economic uncertainty have made it harder than ever for many local families to make ends meet. For too many, the question is no longer “What’s for dinner?” but “Will there be dinner at all?”

Still, in true Teller Strong fashion, our community is rising to the occasion. Local leaders, nonprofits, and volunteers are stepping up to make sure no child, senior, or neighbor goes hungry this season.

The Teller County Food Alliance: Local Solutions, Lasting Impact

The Teller County Food Alliance is a powerful collaboration of four trusted nonprofit organizations — each deeply rooted in our local towns and uniquely dedicated to ensuring food access for all. Together, they form a united front against hunger in Teller County:

• 🍎 Aspen Mine Center / Community of Caring – Cripple Creek

• 🏡 Community Partnership Family Resource Center – Woodland Park

• 🧺 Little Chapel Food Pantry – Divide

• 🍽 Teller Senior Coalition – Divide

These organizations have served our region for years, providing everything from emergency groceries and warm meals to senior services, family support, and community programs. By combining their efforts under the Teller County Food Alliance, they can stretch resources further, reach more people, and build a stronger safety net for every corner of the county.

When we work together, everyone wins — because a nourished community is a thriving community.

How You Can Help

Every dollar you give makes an immediate and meaningful difference. Donations are equally divided among the four partner nonprofits, ensuring that your generosity reaches families across Teller County — from Cripple Creek to Woodland Park, Divide, and beyond.

Ways to Donate:

💳 Online: ColoradoGives.org/story/TellerCountyFoodAlliance

💸 Venmo: @Community-Partnership-Teller (last 4 digits: 0705)

📨 By Mail:Make checks payable to Community Partnership Family Resource CenterMemo line: “Teller County Food Alliance”📍 701 Gold Hill Place, Woodland Park, CO 80863🕓 Drop off Monday–Thursday, 9AM–4PM

Why Your Support Matters

Your contribution does more than provide meals — it offers hope, stability, and connection. It helps a senior living alone feel remembered and cared for. It gives parents the relief of knowing their children will eat a warm meal tonight. It strengthens the programs that make Teller County a place where no one is left behind.

Every act of giving, no matter the size, is a reminder that we are all part of something bigger — a community built on compassion and action.

Let’s make this holiday season one of hope, nourishment, and unity. Together, we can ensure that Teller County remains a place where everyone has a seat at the table.

💛 Join us today — because together, we are Teller Strong.

📖 Read more about the Teller County Food Alliance and our mission: https://www.tellerseniorcoalition.org/news