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Overview

East Angel Pantry

Geographic Scope: East High School, Denver, CO

Focus Areas: Food insecurity; ensuring students and families have access to nutritious food

Program Description: EAF supports the East Angel Pantry, providing free food access to students and families

Distribution Points:

  • Daily: Free, non-perishable meal packs and fresh fruit available in the nurse's office

  • Every Friday after school: Meal packs and fresh fruit in the Commons

  • School front door: Meal packs available (times not specified)

  • Monthly: Parents can visit the Pantry in the Commons for non-perishable foods, fresh produce, bread, meat, and toiletries
  • History:

  • Founded in 2010 by EHS parent Margaret Berzins who saw need for weekend meals

  • Supported by Food Bank of the Rockies, We Don't Waste, and EAF

  • Meal Packs Distributed: Over 5,000 packs, averaging 400 per year

  • Pantry Access: More than 2,000 families served, averaging 200 per year
  • Mission: Ensure no student chooses between education and basic needs at East High School

    Sustainability: Community donations and dedicated volunteers

    Organization: East Angel Foundation (501(c)3, Tax ID #32-0069773), PO Box 6015, Denver, CO 80206

    How to Support: Community members and volunteers can donate or volunteer; students and parents are encouraged to get involved

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    k-12-schoolsfood-securityhunger

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