Shelters
Hot plates served alongside partner shelters on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Served Dec 24–25, 2026
Christmas meals for the homeless in Denver
ARCM Cares Christmas Hot Plates bring hot, ready-to-eat holiday meals to neighbors experiencing homelessness in Denver. Commercial kitchen partners cook the meals, and ARCM Roofing crews serve them at shelters, encampments and day centers.
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Every plate
What’s on every Christmas hot plate
- Turkey or ham
- Mashed potatoes and vegetables
- A roll and dessert
Cooked by commercial kitchen partners and served hot by ARCM crews and volunteers.
Winter care packs
Winter care packs for the homeless
Denver nights in late December regularly drop below freezing. Every hot plate goes out with a care pack:
- Warm gloves
- Socks
- Hand warmers
Where we serve
Feed the homeless in Denver where they are
Instead of asking people to travel, ARCM crews bring meals to the places neighbors already are. Our team has volunteered at outreach events and outside the Denver Rescue Mission (opens in a new tab), and we serve Christmas plates across Denver, Aurora, Lakewood and Commerce City.
Encampments
Crews bring meals and care packs directly to neighbors living outside.
Day centers
Plates served at day centers for neighbors who need a warm place to eat.
Need a meal on Christmas? See how to find a Christmas meal in Denver.
Sponsor Christmas meals
$8 serves a hot Christmas plate and a care pack
Compare sponsorship levels or bring your team to volunteer Christmas in Denver.
37 Thanksgiving turkey boxes, each feeding a family of four
or
187 hot Christmas plates, each with a winter care pack
That’s the Turkey Table sponsorship level.
Sponsor at this levelBased on planning estimates of $40 per turkey box and $8 per hot plate, using wholesale food and packaging costs. We update these after each season.
Christmas meal questions
Christmas Hot Plates FAQ
When are Christmas meals served in Denver?
Christmas Hot Plates are served on December 24 and 25, 2026.
Where are the hot plates served?
Plates are served where people are: shelters, encampments and day centers in the Denver metro area. Call (303) 306-8334 closer to the date for locations.
What is in a winter care pack?
Every plate goes out with a winter care pack of gloves, socks and hand warmers.
How much does one Christmas meal cost to sponsor?
About $8 covers one hot Christmas plate and a winter care pack. The Hot Plate sponsorship level of $500 provides about 60 plates.
Join us this holiday season
Let’s feed Denver together
Tell us about your company and the level you’re interested in. We reply within two business days.
Prefer to talk? Call (303) 306-8334