Juniper Village - The Spearly Center Residents Raise $1,000 for Bienvenidos Food Bank

November 25, 2025 (Denver, CO) - Juniper Village - The Spearly Center is celebrating the season of giving with a major show of community spirit. As part of the community’s annual tradition, residents joined forces to support neighbors in need, resulting in a generous $1,000 donation to the Bienvenidos Food Bank in Denver’s Highland neighborhood.

Each November, residents participate in a tradition centered on gratitude and giving back. This year, the community made a point to select an organization located within a 10-mile radius to ensure their efforts directly benefit those living closest to them.

The Bienvenidos Food Bank, serving families and individuals across the Denver Metro area, provides groceries, essentials, and compassionate support to anyone facing food insecurity. For decades, it has remained a trusted lifeline for residents experiencing hardship.

“We are honored to support the important work of the Bienvenidos Food Bank,” said Tamara Orndoff, Connections Director at Juniper Village - The Spearly Center. “Our residents came together with purpose and heart, and we are deeply grateful for everyone who helped make this donation possible.”

To learn more about the Bienvenidos Food Bank or to support their mission, visit their website at https://bienvenidosfoodbank.org/.

Juniper Village - The Spearly Center is located at 2205 W. 29th Avenue, Denver, CO 80211. For more information, please call (720) 815-9140 or visit www.juniperspearlycenter.com.

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About Bienvenidos Food Bank

Founded in 1976 as an outreach program of the St. Patrick Action Center, Bienvenidos Food Bank has long served as a vital resource for Northwest Denver families facing food insecurity. What began under the leadership of neighborhood activist Ellen Torres has grown into a thriving community nonprofit, now providing food assistance through its storefront market, mobile pantry, and emergency food locations across Denver. Through strong partnerships with local grocers and food providers, every $1 donated becomes more than $9 worth of fresh, healthy food—ensuring no family in the community has to go hungry.