What is FISH of East Denver?
FISH of East Denver is a small, completely volunteer, registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has operated continuously in East Denver since 1974. The FISH idea began in England in 1961 and came to the United States in 1964, delivering free food directly to your home. FISH of East Denver consists of food pantries housed at two Washington Park area churches — but these are not walk-in pantries. FISH is delivery only.
How is FISH different from other food pantries?
FISH is different from many other food pantries because we:
• Deliver directly to your home. FISH is NOT a standing food pantry. We deliver only.
• Are for emergencies only. We help if you cannot go to a standing food pantry or grocery store.
• Do not require proof of income. We do not ask if you have SNAP, WIC, or other assistance.
Who is eligible for FISH?
FISH delivers to clients who:
▪ Are not able to go to standing food pantry or grocery store. For example, FISH delivers to clients who are homebound or caregivers, do not have access to transportation, are too ill to leave home, or cannot go out safely in bad weather. If you are able to go to a grocery store or standing food pantry, we ask that you please reserve our services for your friends and neighbors who need direct food delivery.
▪ Live in east Denver. We deliver to most locations in east Denver, including: – All of these ZIP codes: 80202, 80203, 80205, 80206, 80207, 80209, 80210, 80218, 80220, 80222, 80224, 80230, and 80246. – Part of these ZIP codes: 80216, 80231, 80238, and 80247. Our delivery boundaries are: East of Broadway, South of I-70, West of Yosemite, and North of Hampden.
How do I request a delivery from FISH?
Call 303-234-5283 on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
• Please call only during our call times on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings.
• FISH does not deliver on federal holidays.
What does FISH deliver?
FISH delivers two or three days of food for your household. Food and delivery are free.
• We will not deliver foods that do not meet your medical, religious, or other dietary restrictions.
• If available in our pantry, we will deliver specific foods and also toiletries, such as toilet paper, soap, toothpaste, diapers, sanitary products, and shampoo. FISH does our very best to meet special requests, but we cannot guarantee availability!
How often does FISH deliver?
FISH delivers to the same household no more than once every 30 days. Please note that FISH may change this limit depending on current situations.
How does the delivery work?
Please see our Food Delivery page for detailed instructions.
How can I volunteer or donate to FISH?
East Denver FISH is staffed entirely by volunteers. To learn more, please call at 303-234-5283 or email FISHofEastDenver@gmail.com.