4th Annual Westminster Food Drive
Without your help, hunger will arrive at kitchen tables across Westminster and the surrounding north metro area this holiday season.
Governments are cutting food assistance just as millions of Americans are being crushed with the cost of living. In Colorado, 1 in 9 people face hunger, including over 172,000 children, while nearly 60% of my Westminster constituents live paycheck to paycheck. 5 million people have lost SNAP benefits as more food banks across Colorado continue to shut down.
With grocery prices at record highs, thousands of our neighbors will need help putting food on the table. Our annual food drive has helped feed thousands of people across Westminster and our surrounding communities and this year we are stepping up again.
Councilmember Adam Barajas: “our community food drive opens the doors so members of the community can serve each other in meaningful ways.”
Timing:
The 4th Annual Westminster Food Drive runs from now through December 21, 2026.
Community Partners:
This year’s drive is organized in partnership with Adam Barajas, Creative Corner Coffee Shop and the Westy Dog Park Guardians, whose support is helping expand the effort across our community to include both human and pet food. We have added the ability to drop off your donations at 20+ locations, including local businesses, credit unions, churches, synagogues and all Westminster recreation centers.
What to donate:
Non-perishable canned and boxed food, including pet food and supplies. Or donate money here.
Recipient organizations:
Every food item or dollar you donate goes directly to the food pantries at FISH of Westminster and Growing Home.
How to help:
Donate non-perishable food items at a donation box at any of these partner organizations: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WHOxeBaa-Usibz_GRkzaHhE-po_s89ZM9vsFIeDG3SI/edit?usp=sharing
If you would rather contribute financially, donate to Growing Home using this link: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/donor-form/?svcid=renxt&formId=0120658b-e1fa-45a0-bd51-1abd32098632&envid=p-hZna34BX40yWcM-W7cXtzA&zone=usa&utm_source=qr_code
If you want to volunteer, let me know by replying to this email! Thank you!
About Obi Ezeadi
Obi Ezeadi is a first-generation American, City Councilor and former first responder (EMT) who champions economic, democratic, and personal freedoms for all of Westminster. He was recently re-elected to Westminster City Council with a record-breaking vote total and is prioritizing affordability in this final term. Obi came in as an outsider and delivered:
Led best-in-class Firefighter Collective Bargaining Resolution and Enhanced Firefighter Collective Bargaining Agreement
Led establishment of first-ever Westminster Downpayment Assistance Program
Expanded open space and parks
Led integration of Childcare as essential infrastructure in Westminster’s Strategic Plan
Established zoning by-right for Childcare providers in 2040 Comprehensive Plan
Led creation of Childcare provider property tax rebate program
Led sales tax exemption for infant formula, diapers, period products, and adult incontinence diapers
Expanded housing options (condos, townhomes, housing people can afford)
Made water more affordable and secured clean water for generations
Increased Mental health support
First-ever gun violence proclamation
First-ever Collective Bargaining Agreement for Police
Led the establishment of free transport service for seniors & disabled residents
Drove police vacancies down from a region-worst 13% to an area-leading 1%
Cut car thefts by 50%
Invested to solve unhoused crisis
Elevated transparency and accountability with our residents