Metro Caring

Baby Café
2025-08-25 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-09-08 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-09-15 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-09-22 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-09-29 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-10-06 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-10-20 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-10-27 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Denver) and 6 more dates | Metro Caring, 1100 E. 18th Ave., Denver, CO, 80218, United States
Held in partnership with Metropolitan State University and expert lactation consultants, Baby Café is a weekly lactation support group focused on reducing barriers for those who want to produce milk to feed their baby. Complete with food, peer support, and Certified Lactation Consultant advice. Join us every Monday in the Metro Caring 2nd-floor conference room. No RSVP or registration required.

Healthy food is provided each week.
Expert support from Certified Lactation Counselor & International Board Certified Lactation Consultants
Peer friendships
English/Spanish interpretation

Contact Danette Hollowell, CLC or Donielle Dominguez, RD, CLC with any questions.

Diabetes Among Friends at WellPower
2025-08-28 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-09-04 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-09-11 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-09-18 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-09-25 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Denver) | WellPower at Dahlia, 3401 Eudora Street, Denver, CO, 80207, United States
Join us for Diabetes Among Friends, an interactive six week class to learn more about diabetes management tools: eating well, monitoring blood glucose, being active, and managing stress—all with support from certified peer-leaders.

Seats are limited. Register now by reaching out to, Wellness Program Coordinator, Khadijatu Stevens: kstevens@metrocaring.org | (303) 860-7200.

Diabetes Cooking Club Event
2025-09-16 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Metro Caring, 1100 E. 18th Ave., Denver, CO, 80218, United States
Cooking Club for folks with Diabetes to come and learn in a group setting how to prepare healthy meals.
To register, contact Khadijatu Stevens: kstevens@metrocaring.org.

Webinar: Finding Power in Discomfort
2025-09-18 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Denver)
Hour of Power Summer Series: Community Organizing and Power
Metro Caring has been fighting hunger for 50 years and we know food alone won’t solve it. Our Hour of Power Summer Series dives into how community organizing can help shift power, challenge root causes, and build lasting change. Join us for three dynamic webinars designed to spark reflection, connection, and action. Each session will be an hour long, with 30 minutes of powerful content and 30-minutes Q&A, reflection, and discussion.
Our next event in the series is Finding Power in Discomfort. In this webinar, learn about:

What is power and who has it
What taking power means
Our personal reflections on stepping into discomfort to take up power
Individual tickets: $25 | Team tickets $40

Register now!

Cornucopia 2025
2025-09-19 18:00 - 21:30 UTC | Mile High Station, 2027 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Nourish What Matters
This fall, join us to nourish what matters most: a community where everyone has a plate full of nutritious food, a safe home to live and grow, and a place to belong.
You’re invited to our annual dinner and fundraiser. We’ll savor a culinary tour of diverse foods and refreshments from around our community, recognize change-making leaders, and honor powerful stories that celebrate what truly matters most.

Tickets
Ticket sales are now closed. We look forward to seeing you at next year’s event!

Award Nominations
We are humbled to have such an active, diverse, and supportive Metro Caring family, including volunteers, donors, organizational partners, and community members. Metro Caring is excited to honor our impactful community by presenting two awards at this year’s Cornucopia. If you are inspired by a Metro Caring community member, submit a nomination by Tuesday, August 19!

Become a Sponsor
Kickstart the success of Cornucopia with an impactful sponsorship and receive exclusive recognition and perks, including your own table.

Sponsor the Event

Our Sponsors

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I purchase tickets at the door?
Yes, if tickets do not sell out in advance. We would prefer that guests purchase tickets online in advance so we can better plan to welcome you.

Is my ticket tax-deductible?
A portion of ticket purchases may be tax-deductible based on the goods and services received at the event. You will receive an acknowledgement letter following Cornucopia that will indicate the tax-deductible amount, if applicable.

What is the attire?
Festive casual – come as you are!

If I cannot attend, can I make a donation?
Yes, when you access the link to purchase tickets, you will also have the option to donate directly to Metro Caring and/or donate tickets to community members who might otherwise be unable to attend.

Is there parking available?
Yes, free parking is available on site.

Is seating assigned?
Reserved tables will be identified for event sponsors and people who purchase a full table. The remaining tables are open seating for guests.

What are the Cornucopia awards?
The Cornucopia awards are an opportunity to honor our impactful community by presenting two awards at the event based on nominations from the community. If you are inspired by a Metro Caring community member, you can submit a nomination.

Niñoz en la Cocina
2025-10-02 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-09 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-16 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-23 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Metro Caring Kitchen, 1100 E 18th Avenue, Denver, 80218, United States
Clase en Español, GRATIS para los estudiantes de 1ro-5to y sus familias.
¡Cocinaremos juntos, y aprenderemos sobre nutrición con amigos!
Los participantes son elegibles para recibir un vale para un viaje de compras en nuestro mercado de alimentos frescos

Food Preservation Club: Fermentation Class
2025-10-08 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Metro Caring Kitchen, 1100 E 18th Avenue, Denver, 80218, United States
Developing food preservation skills creates an opportunity to reclaim both agency and knowledge about our food that the industrialized food system has purposefully shut us out of. Through this class series, participants will be able to turn fresh produce into shelf stable food with their own hands.
RSVP here.

Ballot Education Night
2025-10-28 18:00 (America/Denver) | Metro Caring Education Center, 1100 E. 18th Avenue, Denver, CO, 80218, United States
Learn what’s on your ballot and what YES or NO really mean!
Count Me In Colorado will walk us through the ballot, nonpartisan and easy to understand. Denver Clerk & Recorder’s Office will have a live “Red Box” so you can cast your vote on-site, even if you live outside Denver!
Join us Tuesday, Oct. 28 6:00pm.
To register, follow this link: https://metrocaring.tfaforms.net/f/sign-up
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Noche Informativa de Votación
¡Aprende qué aparece en tu boleta y qué significa realmente votar SÍ o NO!
Count Me In Colorado nos guiará a través de la boleta de manera imparcial y fácil de entender.La Oficina de la Secretaria y Registradora del Condado de Denver tendrá una “Caja Roja” en vivo para que puedas emitir tu voto en el lugar, ¡incluso si vives fuera de Denver!
Únete a nosotros el martes 28 de octubre a las 6:00 p.m.
Para registrarte, sigue este enlace: https://metrocaring.tfaforms.net/f/sign-up

November Food Preservation Club
2025-11-12 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Metro Caring Kitchen, 1100 E 18th Avenue, Denver, 80218, United States
Developing food preservation skills creates an opportunity to reclaim both agency and knowledge about our food that the industrialized food system has purposefully shut us out of.
Through this class series, participants will be able to turn fresh produce into shelf-stable food with their own hands. November’s session will be the last of this season, so join us for an evening of canning homemade applesauce!
RSVP now: https://metrocaring.tfaforms.net/4993187

Denver Vision 2076: Help Shape Colorado's Future
2025-11-13 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | Metro Caring Education Center, 1100 E. 18th Avenue, Denver, CO, 80218, United States
Imagine time traveling to 2076 and seeing the Colorado we helped create together. What would our communities, economy, and environment look like if we achieved our biggest hopes for the state?
On Thursday, November 13, Metro Caring is partnering with Reimagine Colorado and the Colorado Fiscal Institute for a fun, creative visioning event. Through hands-on activities, arts and crafts, and small group conversations, we’ll explore what Colorado could look like in 50 years—our state’s 200th anniversary.
Expect art supplies, delicious food, and engaging activities designed to spark imagination and build community. Childcare and interpretation available. No prior experience or artistic skills required.
Your voice will contribute to Vision 2076, a statewide initiative gathering input from communities across Colorado to identify our shared values and create a roadmap for the future we want.
RSVP now: https://tinyurl.com/2rmm538h
