Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Stock's Market for Street Dogs purpose? Our purpose is to provide necessities to dogs that live with displaced people through the generosity of donors.
2. What types of donations are needed? Monetary donations are always appreciated! We also are looking for new and gently used items, including: Dog clothing (coats, sweaters, boots), dog beds, blankets, towels, food containers, bowls, kennels/crates, waste bags and holders, leashes/collars/harness/tags, toys, waterproof bags for item storage, water/food/treats, grooming supplies, dental supplies, first aid supplies, potty pads, certificates for dental/vet visits, vaccines, boarding, grooming, etc.
3. Do my donations stay in Colorado? Yes, Stock's Market for Street Dogs specifically serves Denver and surrounding areas in Colorado.
4. What is my monetary donation spent on? Monetary donations are used to purchase necessities for street dogs and to help with the overhead costs of the organization.
5. What happens to items that I donate? Items that are donated are cleaned and sanitized if they have been gently used. All items are placed in inventory. On distribution days, items are taken to sites to match the needs of street dogs. Displaced people can also request specific needs through our website and we will do our best to supply that need to the dog(s).
6. Are the people who work for Stock's Market for Street Dogs compensated? No, all work is done on a volunteer basis and it is a policy that no one can take anything donated for their own use.
7. Is Stock's Market for Street Dogs registered with the state of Colorado? Yes, we are incorporated as a nonprofit corporation and are registered as a charitable organization. (#20253019162).
8. Is Stock's Market for Street Dogs registered with the IRS? Yes, we are a qualified 501(c)(3) federal tax exempt nonprofit public charity. (#26053595004705)
9. Are my donations tax exempt? Yes, donors can deduct contributions made to SMSD under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 170.
10. Can Stocks Market for Street Dogs receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers, and gifts? Yes, SMSD can receive all of these things under Section 2055, 2106, or 2522.
11. Is Stock's Market for Street Dogs affiliated with any other charities? No, we are a stand-alone charity.
12. How is Stock's Market for Street Dogs governed? We have a Board of Directors who make important decisions. Meetings are bi-annually and are posted on our website. We are also subject to external oversight by government bodies (Colorado Secretary of State/IRS). The Organization is transparent about its activities.
13. Where can I see updates about activities and donations? Updates will be posted on our website.
14. When did Stock's Market for Street Dogs become official? The founders brainstormed the idea in February 2025. The Colorado Secretary of State approved SMSD in July 2025. The IRS approved SMSD in July 2025.
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES
SMSD is not responsible for the validity of the below information, which is provided as a courtesy only. Thank you.
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Colorado Pet Pantry Pet Food Banks-Food for pets in need
303-818-0618
https://www.coloradopetpantry.org
Alamosa, 8784 Old Sanford Rd
Aurora, 1553 Clinton St
Bayfield, 658 S East St
Boulder, 1575 Yarmouth Ave
Canon City, 1016 Mystic Ave
Colorado Springs, 1628 W Bijou St
Conifer, 11030 Kitty Dr
Cortez, 30 N Beech St
Denver, 3810 N Pecos St
Denver, 1755 S Zuni St
Denver, 1212 Mariposa St
Denver, 3955 Steele St
Fountain, 501 E Iowa Ave
Grand Junction (Clifton), 3241 F ¼ Rd
Greeley, 1108 H St
Lafayette, 655 Aspen Ridge Dr
Lakewood, 8475 W 14th Ave
Lamar, 8551 County Rd Ee 5
Log Lane Village, 133 Maine St
Longmont, 220 Collyer St
Loveland, 2600 N Lincoln Ave
Mancos, 628 Grand Ave
Montrose, 49 N 1st St
Parker, 17151 Pine Ln
Pueblo, 3804 W Pueblo Blvd
Rocky Ford, 805 Chestnut Ave
Trinidad, 2000 N Linden Ave
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Hunger Free Colorado Food Resources Hotline: 855-855-4626
Feeding Colorado: www.feedingcolorado.org/find-food
Food Resources: www.211colorado.org
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Veterinary Care for pets of homeless people
Street Dog Coalition
Various Mobile Outreach Areas
970-829-8789
Aurora
Aurora Animal Shelter-Food and supplies for pets in need
15750 E 32nd Ave, Aurora CO 80011
303-326-8280
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Aurora First Seventh Day Adventist Church-Food and Clothing Bank for people in need
11400 E Mississippi Ave, Aurora CO
303-755-1617
https://aurorafirstco.adventistchurch.org
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Catholic Charities of Denver-Critical supplies for people in need
11149 E 14th Ave, Aurora CO
303-360-9686
Calvary Church-Food boxes once a month for people in need
18900 E Hampden Ave, Aurora CO
303-628-7200
Cross Culture Church-Food for people in need
3995 N Lewiston St, Aurora, CO
720-281-9268
https://www.crossculturedenver.org
Friends of Saint Andrew-Food and hygiene for people in need
1525 Dallas St, Aurora CO
303-364-2329
https://www.queenofpeace.net>friends-of-saint-andrew
Mile High Behavioral Healthcare-Pet food, food, and hygiene for people in need
13387 E 19th Pl, Aurora CO
303-341-9160
https://www.milehighbehavioralhealthcare.org
New Life Community Church-Bags of food bi-monthly for people in need
17690 E Iliff Ave, Aurora CO
303-368-7567
https://www..nlccaurora.com
Project Worthmore-Food for immigrants/refugees in need
1666 Elmira St, Aurora CO
720-460-1393
Village Exchange Center-Food and hygiene for people in need
1609 Havana St, Aurora CO
720-668-9968
https://villageexchangecenter.org
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Arvada
Agape Life Church-Food for people in need
5970 W 60th Ave, Arvada CO
303-431-6481
Boulder
Harvest of Hope Pantry–Food for people in need
4830 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80301
720-382-1971
Humane Society of Boulder Valley-Food and services for pets in need
2323 55th St, Boulder CO 80301
303-442-4030
Brighton
Calvary Chapel Food Pantry-Food for people in need
103 E Bridge St, Brighton CO
303-659-1886
https://www.calvarychapelbrighton.com
Castle Rock
Catholic Charities of Central Colorado-Food for people in need
2 Oakwood Park Plz, Ste 100, Castle Rock CO
720-215-4521
Help & Hope Center-Emergency food for people in need
1638 Park St, Castle Rock CO
303-688-1114
https://www.helpandhopecenter.org
Centennial
Hope Starts Here Food Bank-Food for people in need/bi-monthly
19401 E Chenango Dr, Centennial, CO
303-328-3464
Hope’s Provision, Inc.-Food for people in need
9940 E Costilla Ave, Centennial CO 80112
720-638-5390
Colorado Springs
Pikes Peak United Way-Food boxes for people in need
1515 Auto Mall Loop, Colorado Springs CO
719-955-0742
Springs Rescue Mission-Food and services for people in need
5 W Las Vegas St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
719-632-1822
https://www.springsrescuemission.org
Commerce City
Adams County Food Distribution-Food for people in need
7111 E 56th Ave, Commerce City CO
720-878-3563
https://adamscountyfoodbank.org
Denver
Agape Christian Church-Food for people in need
2501 California St, Denver CO
303-296-2454
Bienvenidos Food Bank-Food for pets and people in need
3810 Pecos St, Denver CO 80211
303-433-6328
Church in the City Beth Abraham-Food for people in need
1580 Gaylord St, Denver CO
303-322-5733
Community Ministry of Denver-Food and help for people in need
1755 S Zuni, Denver CO 80223
303-936-0469
https://comministry-denver.org
Denver Animal Shelter-Food for pets in need
1241 W Bayaud Ave, Denver CO 80223
720-913-1311
Denver Human Services-Pet food and food for people of Denver County in need
2929 W 10th Ave, Denver CO
720-944-1250
Denver Inner City Parish Food Bank-Food and help for people in need
1212 Mariposa St, Denver CO 80204
303-629-0636
Denver Rescue Mission-Food for people in need
5725 E 39th Ave, Denver CO
303-297-1815
https://denverrescurmission.org
Downtown Denver Islamic Center-Food and household staples for people in need
6700 Warren Ave, Denver CO
303-931-0050
El Grupo Vida-Clothing and household items for people in need
3443 S Galena St, Ste 120, Denver CO
303-335-9875
Epworth Foundation-Food for people in need
1865 Bruce Randolph Ave, Denver CO
303-296-6287
Fax Partnership-Food for people in need
6740 E Colfax Ave, Denver CO
303-284-4292
Food Bank of the Rockers-Food for people in need
10700 E 45th Ave, Denver CO 80239
303-371-9250
https://www.foodbankrockies.org
Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Food Pantry-Pet food and food for people in need
3201 S Tamarac Dr, Denver CO 80231
303-597-5000
https://www.jewishfamilyservice.org
Humane Colorado-Food and supplies for pets in need
2080 S Quebec St, Denver CO 80231
303-751-5772
Jewish Family Service of Colorado-Food for people in need
3201 Tamarac Dr, Denver CO
833-340-1096 (text only)
https://www.jewishfamilyservice.org
Metro Caring-Food for people in need
1100 E 18th Ave, Denver CO
303-860-7200
Metropolitan Community Church of the Rockies-Food and clothing for people in need
980 Clarkson St, Denver CO
303-860-1819
Saint Margaret of Castello Family Center-Food and supplies for people in need
3005 W 29th Ave, Denver CO
303-455-3613
https://www.stdominicdenver.org
Servicios De La Raza-Pet food and food for people in need
3131 W 14th Ave, Denver CO
303-458-5851
Struggle of Love Foundation-Drive thru food pantry for people in need
12000 E 47th Ave, Ste 403, Denver CO
720-923-6122
https:www.struggleoflovefoundation.org
Elizabeth
Harvest Bible Church-Food and supplies for people in need
826 S Elbert St, Elizabeth CO
303-646-3699
https://www.harvestelizabeth.com
Federal Heights
Thrive Church-Food for people in need
2720 W 92nd Ave, Federal Heights CO
303-428-9535
Fort Collins
4 Paws Pet Pantry-Food for pets in need
328 S Link Ln, Fort Collins CO 80524
970-484-7297
Kibble Supply Pet Food Pantry-For residents in need of Larimer and Weld Counties
2321 E Mulberry St, Unit 12A, Fort Collins CO 80524
970-484-8516 ext 5133
https://www.savinganimalstoday.org
Sister Mary Alice Murphy Center for Hope-Services and food for people in need
242 Conifer St, Fort Collins CO 80524
970-494-9940
Golden
Foothills Animal Shelter-Food and supplies for pets in need
580 McIntyre St, Golden CO 80401
720-407-5244
https://www.foothillsanimalshelter.org
Grand Junction
Roice-Hurst Humane Society-Food for pets in need
362 28 Rd, Grand Junction CO 81501
970-434-73378
https://www.rhhumanesociety.org
Highlands Ranch
Cherry Hills Community Church-Food for people in need
3900 Grace Blvd, Highlands Ranch CO
303-791-4100
Lafayette
Sister Carmen Food Bank-Food for people in need
655 Aspen Ridge Dr, Lafayette CO 80026
303-665-4342
Lakewood
Cat Care Society-Food and supplies for cats in need
5787 W 6th Ave, Lakewood CO
303-239-9680
https://www.catcaresociety.org
Jeffco Action Center-Food and services for people in need
8745 W 14th Ave, Lakewood CO 80215
303-237-7704
https://www.theactioncenter.org
Littleton
Gracepoint Community Church-Food for people in need
90 E Orchard Rd, Littleton CO
303-798-6387
Life Center Littleton-Food for people in need
5804 Datura St, Littleton CO
303-953-7180
https://www.lifecenterlittleton.org
Longmont
Annie & Millie’s Place-Food and services for pets in need
No exact address, works in various locations
https://www.annieandmillies.org
H.O.P.E. (Homeless Outreach Providing Encouragement)-Food and services for pets in need
804 S Lincoln St, Longmont CO 80501
720-494-4673
Northglenn
Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church-Food for people in need
10785 Melody Dr, Northglenn CO
720-465-9946
Parker
Secor Cares-Food for people in need
17151 Pine Ln, Parker CO 80134
720-842-5621
Westminster
Growing Home-Food for people in need
3489 W 72nd Ave, Ste 112, Westminster CO
720-407-1977