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We strive to treat everyone with compassion, dignity and respect.
We protect clients’ confidentiality by never disclosing their identities to others.

Parker Task Force is primarily a food bank.  We serve residents of Parker, Franktown and Elizabeth and require proof of residency by presenting a piece of recent mail.  For residents outside of Parker, Franktown and Elizabeth and for individuals experiencing homelessness, Parker Task Force provides food on an emergency basis one time only.

Out of Area Residents

One-Time Emergency Food Assistance

PTF provides one-time food emergency assistance to individuals and families who do not reside in our service area. Regardless of where you live, or your current living conditions, please come to our location during business hours to receive emergency food help and discuss other needs with a Client Advocate. We only ask for you to show a valid ID. Our printable Out-of-Area Resource Guide lists Denver metro area assistance providing additional help in your area.

“Everyone has been kind, helpful and understanding.
Thank you, it’s hard to ask for help sometimes.”

Financial assistance is not available for clients residing outside our service area. We recommend dialing 211 for a United Way Call Center referral to agencies providing the best help for your situation.

Residents of Parker, Franktown and Elizabeth

Shopping at the Food Bank

Parker Task Force is here to help our neighbors in need in Parker, Franktown and Elizabeth. Clients are encouraged to take advantage of our extensive food bank to save money for their financial needs. At each shopping visit, clients consult with a trained PTF volunteer to discuss issues, explore resources and track progress to self-sufficiency.

“We cannot even ever express our thanks enough to you! We have not had to buy groceries for several months now and can stay in our place and pay some bills. We thank God for you and for the time and effort we know you all give.”

PTF Client Family

Parker Task Force (PTF) offers a full grocery store where clients shop using a point system based on family size. Named after one of our founders, Nancy Gripman, “Nancy’s Market” enables clients to choose traditional grocery staples, as well as seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, poultry, eggs, fresh dairy, cleaning supplies, personal care products, paper goods and pet food.

Visit us Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Please plan to arrive between 9 AM and 11:30 AM for same day service

All clients are welcome in our building. Masks are optional.

What to Expect / Policy on Children: Intake, consultation with a Client Advocate and the shopping process will take a minimum of 45 minutes to complete. For this reason, we ask that clients arrange to leave young children at home. If you have no other option, please plan to bring another adult to care for your child during the visit. Volunteer staff is not available to care for unattended children.

First Visit:
  • Please bring proof of address in Parker, Franktown or Elizabeth: Photo ID + official mail from the current month addressed to you at your residence within our service area (e.g., utility bill, bank statement, etc.) in hardcopy or electronic form via your phone.
  • Masks are optional in the building. If you would like a mask, please take one provided at the entrance.
  • You do not need an appointment – just come during our regular office hours above
  • Please do not come in person if you or anyone in your household has Covid-19 or any other contagious virus. In that instance, you may phone in for assistance.  
Returning Client:
  • Proof of address in Parker, Franktown or Elizabeth is required at each visit. Please bring official mail from the current month addressed to you at your residence within our service area (e.g., utility bill, bank statement, etc.) in hardcopy or electronic form via your phone.
  • Masks are optional in the building. If you would like a mask, please take one provided at the entrance.
  • Please do not come in person if you or anyone in your household has Covid-19 or any other contagious virus. In that instance, you may phone in for assistance.  

Senior Program

We welcome Parker, Elizabeth and Franktown seniors to our food bank! Did you know that 9.3%* of Colorado seniors are food insecure? Living on a fixed income can tarnish the golden years and lead to spending tradeoffs when paying for housing, utilities, health care and other basic needs. No senior in our community should have to decide between purchasing prescriptions, paying bills or buying adequate food. At PTF, Senior Program clients are eligible to shop in our full-service market twice a month. This savings in grocery budget dollars can then be used for easing other living expenses. If you know a low-income senior who is struggling to make ends meet, please encourage them to reach out. We’re here to help. Please see FIRST VISIT instructions above. 

*Source: FeedingAmerica.org – The State of Senior Hunger 

Limited Financial Assistance

Limited financial assistance may be considered for clients in jeopardy of utility shut off or eviction on a case-by-case basis. Clients must bring, or send in, appropriate documentation for requests to be considered. All monies are paid directly to the billing entity. Utility bills are typically limited to electric, natural gas or other heat source and water bills.

“Everyone has been kind, helpful and understanding. Thank you, it’s hard to ask for help sometimes.”

PTF Client Family

We encourage clients to utilize our food bank and save the money they would have spent on groceries to pay bills, pay down debt or catch up on other commitments. We also encourage clients to save money to address future needs. PTF reviews client files regularly. Clients are strongly encouraged to follow suggested life changes and use our services to improve their situation and return to self-sufficiency.

If you are seeking rent assistance, you must bring a copy of your lease. We have limited funds for rent assistance and we can make no guarantees of assistance.

If you are seeking assistance with a past due utility bill or disconnect notice, you must bring a copy of the bill showing past due amount and/or disconnect notice.

While PTF pledges to keep all client information confidential, PTF may share client information with other agencies if collaborating with that agency to provide financial assistance in a substantial amount where agency monies are combined to meet a client’s financial obligation.

Assistance from PTF does not count as taxable income on tax returns or income for county assistance programs.

Referrals to Other Agencies

PTF often works in collaboration with, and refers clients to, other non-profit organizations and social service agencies in response to their individual needs. These resources are discussed during client meetings with PTF staff and shared in our extensive Resource Guide.