DHS GIVE Center

Welcome to the DHS GIVE Center

Hours: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - noon, 1-4 p.m. (closed noon-1 p.m.); Thursday: 1-4 p.m.; Friday: Closed. Se habla español.

DHS GIVE Team Staff pose and smile while outside
 

What is the DHS GIVE Center?

DHS GIVE Center is a free resource providing emergency goods and services with a trauma-informed, person-centered, and holistic approach. Any Denver County resident may receive support from the DHS GIVE Center. Our team serves as liaisons between our customers and community partners who focus on specific areas of need.

The DHS Give Center is located at the Richard T. Castro Human Services Center (1200 Federal Blvd., First Floor Entrance, Denver, CO 80204).

What Support does the DHS GIVE Center Provide?

Vital Document Fee waivers

  • Colorado State identification cards
  • Colorado birth / death certificates

Wellness & hygiene items

  • Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) boxes, snack bags
  • Toothbrush, toothpaste, bar soap, etc.
  • Menstrual products
  • Child & adult diapers
  • Dog & cat food

Referrals for the following items:

  • Clothing
    • Precious Child (children’s clothing for ages infant - 18 years of age)
  • Prescription eyeglass vouchers & non-prescription readers

 

How do I get started?

I have an emergency need

If you have an emergency need:

  • To receive support, you must be a Denver County Resident
  • The DHS GIVE Center identifies an Emergent Need as a life event arising unexpectedly requiring urgent support or services.
  • If you are experiencing an Emergent Need, walk-up services are available at DHS GIVE Center (se habla español):
    • Mondays through Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m. - noon and 1-4 p.m. (Closed from noon to 1 p.m.)
    • Thursdays: 1-4 p.m.
    • Closed on Fridays

Refer a client to services

Are you are a Case Worker or Community partner working with someone who needs help? You can refer them to GIVE Center services by completing our GIVE Referral Form at the link below:

Get Started: GIVE Referral Form

Due to the volume of requests, it may take up to 48 hours before you hear from a team member to complete the process. 

I want to donate or volunteer

If you want to Donate or Volunteer:

  • The DHS GIVE Center is funded completely by donations. We need your support to keep our shelves full of necessities for your neighbors in need.
  • You can learn all the ways to Donate or Volunteer by visiting our Donations page

 

Seasonal Drives

Learn more about our #BeAGiver Seasonal Drives happening throughout the year.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Where can I get food?

Food Bank of the Rockies hosts mobile food pantry events across Denver throughout the year. Visit their Find Food page to find an event near you:

Find Food

Do I Qualify for Benefits?

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Visit our MyFriendBen information page to learn more, or click on the MyFriendBen button below to get started.

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Find out what benefits you're eligible for

 

Language and Disability Access

It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please email DHSADASupport@denvergov.org with three business days’ notice.

Denver Human Services (DHS) and the DHS Give Center are equal opportunity providers.

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