There are SO many ways to give every single day. We are grateful for all the giving hearts in Routt
County, and we welcome all walks of life to help us help others. Below are ways that you could help
today, and if there are other ways that you want to talk about, please reach out volunteer@liftuprc.org. We love feedback!
“Giving to those in need will bring more joy than money could ever buy.” ~ Dave Ramsey
We know that money is near & dear to all of us, so we take great care ensuring your donations work so hard for your community. $0.94 from every dollar donated goes right back into Routt County. Donate now and watch how your gift helps your neighbors.
Or Donate Through Mail:
2125 Curve Ct | Steamboat Springs, CO | 80487
Do you have a green thumb? Dedicate a row of your own garden to LiftUp and share your bounty with us! For more details, please reach out to our Food Bank Manager foodbank@liftuprc.org
Food Drives
Food Drives are a great way for groups to come together for a common cause. You can find ways to collect and donate produce, food, personal items, seeds/seedlings, seeds/starts … whatever means the most to you!
This is really a way to make an impact in your own way.
If you’d like to hold a food drive for LiftUp, please contact us at
970-870-8804.
“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” ~Elizabeth Andrew
LiftUp reaches 1 in 10 Routt County neighbors every year, and we wouldn’t be able to do that without the gracious help of our MANY volunteers.
As our neighbors’ needs continue to grow, so does our need to help them. This year, we anticipate even more volunteering needs as we continue to reach more neighbors with our services.
For any questions, please give us a call: 970.879.3374
“Somebody’s trash can be someone else’s treasure.” ~Nilotoli
Your in-kind goods donations are so important to everything that we can do together. Donations are the sole contributor to our Thrift Store … the revenue from the Thrift Store generates almost HALF of the support we pour back into our community.
Wondering what is appropriate to donate? Here is a good rule to follow: “If you wouldn’t buy it, we probably can’t sell it in our Thrift Store.” Please note there is a daily drop-off limit of 4 boxes or 4 bags per vehicle, per day … this helps keep our volunteers and employees safe due to weight restrictions.
There are some items that we can not accept:
- Cabinetry
- Children’s Car or Booster Seats
- Computer Equipment
- Custom Window fixtures/blinds
- Electric Blankets & Heating Pads
- Fax Machines & Typewriters
- Furniture
- Helmets
- Hard wired Electrical Fixtures
- Humidifiers
- Infant Potty Chairs & Diaper Bins
- Large appliances
- Large plumbing fixtures
- Mattresses/box springs
- Paint
- Phones
- Ski & Snowboard equipment
- Text books & training manuals
- TVs
- Used bed pillows
- VHS & cassette tapes
“If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.”
~Mother Teresa
The vast majority of the food in our Food Banks is donated from generous neighbors. Through individual donations, food drives, and business partnerships, we are able to meet the needs of Routt County.
We strive to serve healthy, quality food to our neighbors. Our Food Banks accept most food and beverage donations, as long as products have not expired and packages remain unopened.
Here are some items that we love:
- Produce
- Canned goods
- Personal items
- Dental hygiene
- Feminine products
- Infant care
- Garden supplies
- Seeds and starts
- Seeds & seedlings
We also serve 600 snacks daily to kids in Routt County. If you’re interested in donating to the Rocket Pack program, we would love to work together. To make sure kids get the best snacks possible, there are certain guidelines:
- 8g sugar or less
- Must donate at least 50 of the same item (because we
distribute in groups, we want each child in that group to get the
same snack) - Must be individually packaged and not expired or past best by date
Snacks we always love to receive:
- Apples
- Bananas
- Goldfish – individually packaged
- Low sodium chips – individually packaged
- Granola bars
- Fruit snacks
- Pretzels
- Beef Jerky
FOOD
BANK LOCATIONS:
STEAMBOAT:
2095 Curve Ct
M/T/Th/F: 1-5pm | W: 10a-5p
970-870-8804
HAYDEN:
118 S. Walnut St.
W: 9a-1p | Th: 3p-5p
970-276-4214
OAK CREEK:
227 Dodge Ave.
T: 9:30a-11:30a | Th: 9:30-11:30a and 4:30-6p
970-736-1047