FISH OF WESTMINSTER, INC

2025 ANNUAL REPORT

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FISH of Westminster, Inc

3990 W. 74^th Ave.

Westminster, CO 80030

www.fishofwestminster.org

Fish of Westminster, Inc Food Bank

FISH OF WESTMINSTER, INC IS A 501(C)(3) Organization

From the Board of Directors

FISH of Westminster, Inc

January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

FISH of Westminster has served the community of Westminster and South Adams County for over 50 years.  Our primary goal has been, and continues to be, to address food insecurity within our community.  In 2025, we provided 92,420 meals through the food pantry, the homeless outreach program, and Thanksgiving Dinner.

Westminster FISH began in 1970 with the following church partners: Fairview Christian Reform Church, Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Church of the Nazarene, Westminster United Methodist Church, Valley Lutheran Church, and Westminster Presbyterian Church.

The first food pantry opened in 1976.  The Westminster Presbyterian Church food pantry opened in 1996; one of four food pantries operated in conjunction with FISH of Westminster at that time.  Today, it is the only pantry operated in partnership with FISH of Westminster.

Although FISH of Westminster partners with multiple religious organizations, we are a non-denominational organization that serves all individuals, regardless of religious affiliation, within our community

To our donors and partners, we thank you for your continued support!

The Board of Directors,

Paul Langley

Jacqueline Carlson

Melissa Dukes

Carol Mauracher

Cynthia Steinheimer

Programs and Impact

Food Pantry

• 8,810 people were served from the food pantry (a 1% drop from 2024).
• 10 meals were provided to each client per month.
• 90,000 pounds of food were distributed.

 Diaper Program

• An average of 30 families each month were provided 25-30 diapers and baby wipes per child.

Homeless Program

• 80 homeless clients were provided lunch and critical supplies such as gloves, socks, underwear, feminine hygiene products, blankets, tarps, sleeping bags, hand warmers, and water each week from volunteers walking Westminster/ South Adams County homeless camps.
• 270 meals distributed monthly to an average of 120 people or 1,440 clients annually.

 Pet Food

• Cat and dog food was distributed, upon request, at the food pantry to at least 20 pets per month.
• The Guardians of Westminster Hills Dog Park held a pet food drive for multiple organizations, including FISH, collecting approximately 1,500 pounds of cat and dog food. The food was repackaged and distributed to our clients.

Front Range Community College TRIO Upward Bound Program at Westminster High School

• 40+ students were provided snacks and hygiene products throughout the school year.

Thanksgiving Day Lunch

• 180 meals were served by the end of the event plus an additional 20 meals were provided through the food pantry.
• 40 people volunteered for 1-6 hours each to make this event happen.
• 6 organizations, including FISH of Westminster, hosted this annual event.

 

SNAP

The delay in payment of SNAP benefits in the fall of 2025 had a substantial impact on the food pantry as it did on most pantries.  The number of clients increased in October and November from slightly less than 700 per month to over 900 both months.

Fortunately, both the state and local governments and our friends and neighbors stepped up to provide us with additional funds and food.  Local businesses conducted food drives and neighbors bought extra supplies while grocery shopping, arriving almost daily with bags and boxes of food.  Many first-time donors sent donations to enable us to purchase additional food at local markets during our frequent grocery runs.  Quite a few neighbors reached out to volunteer.  The State of Colorado provided 10 million to state food banks to underwrite the additional expenses incurred by local food pantries.  Our share was over $2,000.  Finally, the City of Westminster publicized the times and locations of local food pantries via the internet and “211.”

As a result, we were able to provide a full box of food to every client who visited  the pantry asking for help during the 3-week delay of SNAP benefits.

 

Developing the next generation of volunteers

Since before she could walk, one of our “volunteers” went shopping with her grandmother to get diapers and wipes to offer to any of our clients with babies and toddlers.  As she learned to talk, she’d remind her grandmother they needed to buy diapers for the babies.  Once she could walk, she would help by carrying in individual packages of diapers.  At a very young age, she learned the joy of offering a helping hand.

Over the years, we have had a number of young people volunteer with FISH.  On Thanksgiving Day, we were inundated with young people wanting to help.  Many others have helped with deliveries, packing and stocking.  And each year a handful of young people ask to work directly with clients.

It is through working with the next generation, we hope to be able to continue to meet the needs of people in Westminster, as we have for over 50 years.

 

Revenue and Expenses

FISH of Westminster, Inc

January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

Revenue

Cash Reserves In                                                         $       17,322

Fundraisers

Via Colorado Gives Foundation                                       8,250

Spaghetti Dinner                                                           2,831

Other Fundraisers                                                             430

Private Donations                                                                   7,430

Corporate Donations                                                               1,000

Westminster Presbyterian Church                                           27,423

Grants

City of Thornton                                                             800

City of Westminster                                                     10,000

Westminster Community Foundation

Grant for Homeless Program                               10,000

85,406

Expenses

Food Pantry                                                                         49,856

Diaper Program                                                                      2,358

Front Range TRIO Upward Bound                                              896

Homeless Supplies                                                                 6,187

Thanksgiving Lunch                                                                  924

Fundraising                                                                            1,087

Administration                                                                       3.015

64,323

Cash Reserves Out                                                                        21,083

Costs range from $3,800 and $8,000 per month.  Fundraising peaks in the fall and winter with the receipt of grant funds.

Volunteers   Board of Directors   Paul Langley President   Melissa Dukes Treasurer   Jacqueline Carlson Carol Mauracher Cynthia Steinheimer     Coordinators   Kathy Billings Donor Relations   Jeanette Deters LDS Coordinator   Alan Farb Homeless Outreach   Ana Bland/Ruth Gayton/Elise Wilson Translators   Cynthia Jennings Inventory     Volunteers   Barb Bates Steven Bates Kay Bell	Bret Billings Gary Bland Lisa Blowers Chris Bryan Tim Bryan Sarah Burbeck Brian Carlson Gretchen Caudill Ann Christopher Bill Christopher Bob Doran Paula Doran Deb Dougherty Jack Durnell Cliff Fales AriAnne Gilliland Don Goodman Karen Goodman Julie Graham Matt Graham Stacie Gregory Laura Haney Dottie Hulls Bob Jennings Abigail Jenson Jim Jones Nicole Jones Jan Kulhanek Lenita Lindholm Tenny Lindholm Colleen Mazzucca Sam Mazzucca Frank Maestas Wendy Maestas Pat Middleton Eileen Mogan Carrie Olinger Durnell Seana Oliver Mary Beth Rule Al Sanders
Barbara Scanlon Julie Schneider Pastor Denise Shannon Maisie Steinheimer Randy Steinheimer Ed Vaughn Joann Vaughn Elise Wilson
Donors – Financial and In-Kind (Food, Supplies, and Support of Fundraisers) January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025
Government State of Colorado Adams County City of Thornton City of Westminster   Religious Organizations Congregation B’Nai Torah Denver Presbytery – PCUSA First Presbyterian Church of Brighton The Journey Church Thrive Community Church Westminster Presbyterian Church Westminster Stake of the Church of Latter-Day Saints Westminster United Methodist Church   Foundations, Non-Profits, and Community Organizations Boy Scouts of America & Sea Scouts of America – Troop and Ship 324 and Pack 376 Colorado Gives Foundation Food Bank of the Rockies Front Range Potter’s Association Guardians of Westminster Hills Dog Park Happy Transplant Garden Club Jefferson County Democratic Party Latino Initiative	PEO Chapter HX – Westminster Westminster Community Foundation   Businesses American Online Giving Foundation ATLAS CPAs and Advisors Creation Technologies International Go-Puff King Soopers/Kroger’s Maverik’s MSG Entertainment Holdings RBC Wealth Management Thrivent Financials Valenti’s Deli, Bakery & Italian Market Wal-Mart   Individuals Ava Denise Abbate Janet & Tom Alexander Heidi & Curtis Avery Brandon Baker Janice Barker Barb & Steve Bates Shirley Beasley Anna & Stuart Bell Charles & Christine Bell Kay Bell Kristen Bellemar Kathy Benedict Dennis & Pat Bentley
Chandra Bezjak John & Linda Blancett Shirley Briggs Bonnie Britton Julia Brooks Dixie Brown Chris & Tim Bryan Chuck & Kathy Busby Brian Carlson Jacqueline Carlson Diane & Tom Cassady Nicole Ceranna Ann & Bill Christopher Glenn & Joan Colhart Kathleen Connolly Cynthia Cox Wendy Dafoe Afton Dancey Marilyn Davidson Barbara Dawson Barbara Day Cheryl & David Doherty Bob & Paula Doran Deb Dougherty Brooke Draper Melissa Dukes Lou Ecoff Marissa & Russ Esposito Vicki Esposito Cliff Fales Alan & Linda Farb Jennifer Foltz Sydnee Fullmer Kim Fogerty AriAnne Gilliland Don & Karen Goodman Kathleen Gunderson Dean Hammond Mary Beth Rule Al Sanders Barbara Scanlon Charles and Patricia Schonberger Joyce Simkin Jennifer & Scott Smith Jo Smith Lisa Spies Joan St Marie Marjie Steel Cindi & Randy Steinheimer Ian & Kasi Steinheimer	Karen Hammond Rachel Hasker Pat Hendricks Midori Higa Lucille Hibberd Elizabeth Humbert Marge & Steve Innes Bob & Cynthia Jennings Jim & Nicole Jones Patricia Jones Gary & Jan Kuhlhanek Myrna Lafferty Paul Langley Jean Lilly Lenita & Tenny Lindholm Robert Linn Natalie Martinez Carol Mauracher John & Pauline Maurer Colleen & Sam Mazzucca Bonnie McAninch Charles & Sadie McKay Valerie Mesch Janelle Miller Joyce & Mike Morian Joanie Nadeau Eileen Nalape Karen Nelson Mary Oswell Mary Palachek Joann Perri April Peterson Richard Peterson Mary J Poston Laura Poyd Kendra Quinn Ann Ragsdale Sara Ramirez Carolyn Rawson Jeanne & Ray Rogers Cindy & Rich Timberlake Cindy Tyler Tom Van Feil Bob & Gloria Van Meter Bruce and Mary Kay Venzia Stuart Walker Betty Wendt & Paul Giugla Erma Whitcomb Laura Wirfs

 

FISH of Westminster is a proud partner of

Food Bank of the Rockies