MIREHAVEN
NEIGHBORHOOD
FOOD PROJECT
Number of Mirehaven Donors:
179
Weight collected from our
August 8th collection date:
2,857.5 pounds
Thank You!
It's so easy to make a difference!
In a nutshell: We collect your donated food items, bi-monthly, and deliver them to a local food bank.
1. Sign Up
We'll deliver your bag.
2. When Shopping
Pick up some extra items.
3. On Pick-Up Day
Set your bag out by 8 a.m.
4. We'll Collect it
And leave an empty bag.
How it works for MIREHAVEN FOOD DONORS:
We pick up food donations every two months, on the second Saturday of the month.
NEXT PICKUP: October 10, 2026
• First, let us know you wish to participate. CLICK HERE to send us an email with your questions, or to simply sign up. One of our volunteers will contact you and deliver your first green grocery bag.
• Next time you're grocery shopping, pick up a few extra items from our "most needed" list, and put them aside for your bag.
• Green bag pick-ups are scheduled for every other month. (Our 2026 schedule is shown below.) Just put your bag on your front porch by 8 that morning. One of our volunteers will collect your bag, along with those of your neighbors, and deliver the food to the charity.
How it works for MIREHAVEN VOLUNTEERS:
• This program also needs Neighborhood Coordinators. These volunteers deliver green bags to new donors, pick up filled bags from donors, and leave an empty bag for next time. Once collected, the volunteer drives the bags to the Rio Grande Food Project, located at 600 Coors Blvd.
• Think you'd like to volunteer? Email Kim Hafermalz at kim.5rmalz@gmail.com.
Photos from the April 11th donation event.
(Photos courtesy of Cathy Carter.)
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Donation Rules
• No badly dented, unlabeled, or rusty cans.
• Avoid expired food.
• No home-made food or opened items.
• Bulk food is welcome if the package is unopened.
• Food must be nonperishable, which can be stored without refrigeration.
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Most Needed Items
• Hearty soups and stews
• Pastas and sauces
• Oatmeal • Baking mixes
• Hot cocoa, tea, and coffee
• Seasonings
• Canned chicken or tuna
• Canned fruits/vegetables
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Bi-Monthly Pickup Dates
2026 Schedule
• AUGUST 8
• OCTOBER 10
• DECEMBER 12