Bare Necessities Campaign

For over 40 years, Colorado Health Network has stood alongside Coloradans living with HIV and those seeking compassionate, judgment-free prevention services. We’ve faced every challenge with resolve—and now, we’re asking our broader community to stand with us once again.

Throughout May, CHN is launching Bare Necessities, a month-long donation campaign focused on replenishing the essential supplies our clients rely on every day. Across our statewide network of food pantries and support closets, need is growing. Rising costs are making it harder for many to access the basics most people take for granted.

You can help.

We’re inviting individuals, businesses, and community groups to join us in making sure no one goes without. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or hearing about us for the first time, your donation helps create stability, dignity, and hope.

This May, let’s come together to provide the bare necessities—and show our neighbors that community care is a powerful thing.

Requested Items

Nonperishable Foods

Including canned meats, canned vegetables and fruit, granola, jerky, candies, trail mix, tinned mixed nuts, granola and nutrition bars, shelf-stable protein drinks, shelf-stable almond and soy milk, cereals, rice and rice packets, pasta, pasta sauces, snack packs, dehydrated fruits, etc.

Clothing

New, unopened packages of socks, clean clothes, and undergarments

Hygiene

Including tampons, pads, sunscreen, toothpaste, toothbrushes, floss, razors, shaving cream, deodorant, Q-tips, body wash, lotions, hand soaps, loofas, hand sanitizers, face tissue, and bath tissue

Other Necessities

Laundry detergent packets, dish soap, bleach wipes, cleaning supplies, and items for infants including diapers, wipes, and baby powder/oil/soa, etc.

Donate Today!

You’ll find a list of our regional offices and contacts below to help coordinate your donation. Every item and every dollar makes a meaningful difference.