PPCC | Cares

What is the PPCC Cares initiative?

PPCC Cares organizes monthly food giveaways and supports our food pantry. We are committed to serving our college community by combating food insecurity and offering support services to those in need.

November 18th - Mobile Food Market

Thanks to the 141 volunteers who helped distribute 9,842 pounds of food.

Your work directly impacted 1,103 people in our community.

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Past Volunteers

Students, staff, and outside volunteers come together to assist, support, and build community.

155,554

Pounds of Food

Volunteers have worked to distributed thousands of pounds of food to the community.

15,182

Served

To date, the work of our volunteers has impacted thousands of members of the local community.

Mobile Food Market

In partnership with Southern Colorado Care and Share, PPCC Cares organizes monthly mobile food markets open to students, staff, and community members.

There are no requirements to receive food (no ID or demonstration of need). Food distribution is completed on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Spring 2020 Mobile Food Market Dates

* All events will be held on the Centennial Campus in the Atrium. Food distribution will begin at 11:00 am and continue until food runs out.

Monday, February 17th

Monday, March 16th

Monday, April 20th

The Community Table

PPCC's Community Table is a food pantry and common space for students, faculty, and staff. Additionally, The Community Table offers:

Fresh, refrigerated, and canned food
Connections to community resources
Global Village Roundtable discussions (Global Village Schedule)
Educational exploration on food insecurity and nutrition
COSI Scholars' Program (also through A316 The Student Success Center)

Location and Hours for the Community Table

Located at the Centennial Campus in room A312

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00pm

Downtown Studio and Rampart Range Food Pantries

In addition to providing free hygiene materials to students at each of their offices, the Office of Student Life at PPCC maintains satellite food pantries at the Downtown Studio and Rampart Range campuses.

Food Pantry Hours for Downtown and Rampart

Monday & Tuesdays: 8:00 am - 5:55 pm

Wednesdays & Thursdays: 8:00 am - 4:55 pm

Friday: 9:00 am - 4:55 pm

Bus Passes for Students

Current PPCC students have unlimited access to use the Mountain Metro bus system. More information can be found on the PPCC "Get On Board" campaigns website.

Students are required to get a new ID (free of cost), at any student life office, that can be swiped on metro buses.

More Information on Bus Passes

Volunteer with PPCC Cares

Become a Volunteer

Email PPCC Cares

Community Resources

Free and confidential; walk-ins or by appointment to link you with the resources you need.

Call 719-502-4525

Find Food in Your Neighborhood

Use Care and Share's "Find Food in your Neighborhood" tool to find food assistance locations near you.

Find Food Today Information on Food Waste