In response to an overwhelming need, Colorado’s Village Exchange Center is doubling its food distribution days, offering services both Wednesdays and Thursdays to support neighbors struggling with food insecurity.
Previously operating only on Wednesdays, the VEC pantry will now open an additional day each week to better manage growing crowds and ensure safer, more efficient service. The pantry hours remain the same on both days: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
“We’re not expanding the number of families served — we’re just splitting them between two days,” said Bhim Bhattarai, program manager at VEC. “Last week, we served 827 families in one day. That’s a huge crowd. This change helps us ease that pressure and keep everyone safe.”
The change comes at a time when VEC is facing reduced funding and fewer donations …