Community Digest Gold Hill Area Senior Alliance » Nederland Food Pantry

Nederland Food Pantry

Posted on: August 13th, 2025

Location:

196 W 1st St., Nederland, CO 80466

Building 1: Pantry / Building 2: Office / Building 3: Clothing Closet

Open Hours:

Tuesdays:10 AM – 3 PM

Thursdays 10 AM – 1 PM

Saturdays: 10 AM – 12 PM

720-418-0892 / info@nullnederlandfoodpantry.org / www.nederlandfoodpantry.org

MONTHLY NEWS & UPDATES

AUGUST 2025

PANTRY, GARDENS & CLOTHING CLOSET

Interested in supporting the Nederland Food Pantry, Gardens, or Clothing Closet? Here’s where we need support this month:

FOOD PANTRY:

Nederland Food Pantry is available to ALL Peak-to-Peak residents. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you or someone you know needs help.

PANTRY NEEDS:

Soups
Chili
Meat (Chicken, Beef, etc)
Crackers
Cereal
Ramen
Eggs
Condiments
Salad Dressing

Please ensure that all donated items are unexpired and remain in their original, factory-sealed packaging.

Please do not leave donations outside of buildings after hours.

Thank you for your support!

CLOTHING CLOSET:

This is your friendly reminder that our Clothing Closet is Open to ALL Peak-to-Peak Residents! Remember, everything is FREE!

Please reach out if you are interested in volunteering in the Closet to help sort clothing donations.

CLOSET NEEDS:

New men’s underwear
Men’s clothes (especially jeans and Men’s pants size 30 to 34)
Shoes, and Hiking Shoes

Just a heads-up: the Closet only accepts donations during the first two weeks of each month. This helps us keep things manageable and ensures we have the support to sort through everything. Thanks for your understanding!

Please make sure that all donations are clean and gently used. We want our clients to receive clothing that not only meets their needs but also helps them get a step ahead.

Thank you for supporting the Closet!

Shop or drop off donations during our open hours:

Tuesday: 10 – 3, Thursday: 10 – 1, and Saturday: 10 – 12.

Questions call 720-418-0892 or email: info@nullnederlandfoodpantry.org

OUR VERY OWN OUTDOOR

WALK-IN COOLER

Big THANK YOU’s to all our community members and volunteers who helped us get our very own outdoor walk-in cooler! This is such a huge step for us as we really needed this extra storage to keep our food safe and sound.

We had an amazing team come together to help put it all together, and we couldn’t have done it without you!

And let me tell you, there’s nothing quite like walking into our new cooler; it has that fresh ‘new car’ smell that makes us smile big every time!

We appreciate you all so much! Thank you for your support and generosity!

Boulder County Area Agency on Aging at Nederland Food Pantry!

The Nederland Food Pantry welcomes Monet Scott on the first Thursday of every month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monet is a Resource Specialist with Boulder County Area Agency on Aging (AAA). AAA helps older adults (60+), caregivers of older adults, people living with dementia, and their caregivers. Monet connects with clients to understand their preferences, resources, strengths, and needs. Monet is able to problem solve and create an action plan with people who are looking for help.

Come to the Food Pantry on the first Thursday of every month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Building 2, to get to know Monet and talk about resources.

If you can’t come to the pantry, you can call Monet at 720-616-9109.

Please share this information with anyone who might find these services helpful.

EVENTS & EXTRA’S

WHAT: CEREAL DRIVE

WHEN: Entire Month of AUGUST

WHERE: The Market at Nederland, Nederland Community Library, Nederland Community Center, or on Sundays at Nederland Community Presbyterian Church

It’s that time again! The Nederland Community Presbyterian Church is organizing the Love Your Neighbor Cereal Drive this August to support the Nederland Food Pantry. We invite all of our community members to donate boxes of nutritious cereal at various collection sites: The Market at Nederland, Nederland Community Library, Nederland Community Center, or on Sundays at the church. I know we can beat last year’s amazing total of 159 boxes!

Thank you in advance for your support!

GET YOUR TICKETS

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Jammin’ The Bou Room – A Benefit for The Nederland Food Pantry

Featuring Smooth Money Gesture, River Spell, & Poorfree

Saturday, September 6th

| 7 PM | Show: 8 PM

Tickets: GA $25

Full bar & kitchen open!

TICKETS!

If you are looking for support, information, or resources related to human services, look no further! Check out the upcoming Human Services Fair, where you can connect with various organizations and agencies.

WHEN: August 28th, 10-12 (Every 4th Thursday)

WHERE: 196 W 1st St., Bldg. 2

TIME: 10 am to 12 pm

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

EVENTS

LOCAL LOVE & THANKS!

Big shout out to Ink Haus, AJ McMillen, and Everett Nielsen!

We want to send a huge thank you for the awesome donations of spaghetti, crackers, and men’s underwear for our Food Pantry and Clothing Closet.

Also, a big shout out for hosting the fun food drive and tattoo raffle event! They collected over 220 pounds of food for us to distribute! Your generosity has me thinking about my next tattoo!

Thank you to Indian Peaks Ace Hardware for the Register Round Up in July supporting the Nederland Food Pantry! Each year, Ace helps raise funds for the Pantry through this round-up, and each year, we’re reminded of how incredible our mountain community is! Thank you for always showing up for our nonprofits!

We don’t have the final total yet, but we already know our community rocks!

Thank you for shopping local!

BUDGET FRIENDLY RECIPE

Herbal Infused Lemonade

Ingredients:

1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
4 cups water
1/2 cup honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
1/4 cup fresh herbs (such as mint, basil, sage, chamomile, peppermint, or lavender)
Lemon slices for garnish
Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

In a small pot, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the fresh herbs. Cover and let steep for about 15-20 minutes. This will create an aromatic herbal infusion.
In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice and sweetener. Add the remaining 3 cups of cold water and stir until the honey or sugar dissolves.
Strain the herbal infusion into the pitcher, discarding the herbs. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
Refrigerate the lemonade for at least an hour before serving to let the flavors meld.
Serve the lemonade over ice, garnished with lemon slices and additional fresh herbs, optional.

Add flavor and wellness!

Mint – Great for teas, salads, and desserts.
Basil – Perfect for pasta dishes, salads, and pesto
Sage – Delicious in stuffing and roasted veggies.
Chamomile – Best known for calming tea.
Peppermint – Excellent in tea, desserts, or smoothies.
Lavender – Adds a unique flavor to baked goods and teas.

Thank you!

If you’re interested in helping, we’d appreciate it! Our mountain community has a special way of coming together and every bit of help counts. Whether volunteering, donating, or simply spreading the word, it all makes a difference.

You’ll find our change jars at Dam Liquors, Peak Liquors, and Mountain Goat Tees—every contribution, no matter how small, helps us support our friends and neighbors in need. Just think: one can, or one coat may seem insignificant, but when everyone pitches in, it makes a real difference! Your monetary donation, regardless of the amount, helps us to purchase nutritious foods and warm clothing. We’re stronger together, and we genuinely appreciate your kindness and generosity in making our community a healthier and better place.

If you want to learn more about how you can get involved, click the ‘More Information’ button below.

Thank you for being a part of our mountain family!

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