Seasonal Programs
Upcoming Programs
Seasonal Programs
Each year, The Action Center connects thousands of households with the supplies and items they need to thrive during financially straining times, such as Back-to-School season, Thanksgiving, and the Holidays.
Each of these programs serves our community in its own unique way.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Each year The Action Center helps almost 5,000 Jefferson County students and those students who are experiencing homelessness start the school year right. We provide children in Pre-K through Grade 12 with a new backpack filled with school supplies. Thanks to our amazing community, we can make sure each child and their families are ready to start the new school year on firm footing.
Check back in July!
Appointments are required.
Open to Jefferson County residents who are experiencing financial hardship or are homeless OR have a Jeffco Student.
• Pencils
• Spiral Bound Notebooks
• Colored Pencils
• Crayons.
You can bring your NEW items to our Donation Dock at 8755 W 14th Ave in Lakewood.
Or you can buy supplies online through our partner Roonga.
Buy School Supplies Online
THANKSGIVING GROCERY BOXES
Each year The Action Center provides almost 1,400 households with enough groceries to create 5,200 individual Thanksgiving meals.
This event serves Jefferson County residents experiencing financial hardship or homelessness and utilizes over 100 volunteers to make this one-day event happen.
This unique distribution allows participants to drive through and remain warm in their vehicle while volunteers load the grocery boxes – filled with Thanksgiving fixins’ – into their vehicles.
Check back in October 2022
Appointments are required.
Open to Jefferson County residents who are experiencing financial hardship or are homeless
• Canned Fruits
• Gravy
• Stuffing
• Jellos
• Or call us about donating giftcards to local grocery stores for a meat option
Please bring your donations to our donation dock at 8755 W 14th Ave in Lakewood by October 19.
Holiday Gift Shop
Since 1971 The Action Center has been providing gifts during the holidays to Jefferson County families and those experiencing homelessness ensuring that thousands of children have a magical holiday season.
This event allows parents and guardians to select the perfect toys, books, and games for the children in their lives. Thanks to generous donors, last year we made sure 3,899 children had a special holiday season.
Check back in October 2022
Appointments are required.
Open to Jefferson County residents who are experiencing financial hardship or are homeless
You can bring your NEW items to our Donation Dock at 8755 W 14th Ave in Lakewood. Or you can buy supplies online through our Amazon Wishlist. Please drop your donations off by December 5.
Buy Holiday Gifts Online
