The Denver Public Library is a recipient of the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids (HFDK) grant. The grant, launched by the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE), aims to support healthy food access and food based education for youth.
15 locations are distributing healthy snacks to youth 18 and under. For snack distribution hours, contact any of these branch locations:
- Athmar Park
- Central (Children's & Teen's)
- Ross-Barnum
- Bear Valley
- Ford Warren
- Gonzales
- Green Valley Ranch
- Hadley
- Hampden
- Montbello
- Pauline Robinson
- Schlessman
- Smiley
- Ross-University Hills
- Valdez-Perry
- Virginia Village
- Westwood
We are distributing healthy food boxes full of fresh produce, dairy, and food to families with youth 18 and under. In partnership with local community led food experts, the GrowHaus, we strive to connect families with healthy food bi-monthly. For more information contact any of the following branch locations:
- Athmar Park
- Ross-Barnum
- Bear Valley
- Ford-Warren
- Green Valley Ranch
- Hadley
- Hampden
- Montbello
- Sam Gary
- Schlessman
- Smiley
- Valdez-Perry
- Virginia Village
- Woodbury
For more information about the grant visit the HFDK site.