Golden Pantry and Thrift (Formerly CAG)

A nonprofit organization

The Christian Action Guild (CAG) is a non-profit organization that provides a sustainable food pantry and financial assistance to our community in crisis and/or experiencing hardship.


THRIFT STORE & FOOD PANTRY:

CAG operates a thrift shop and food pantry. Proceeds from the thrift shop are used to purchase food for the food pantry and fund other programs.


TESTIMONIALS:

"We have been coming to the CAG for a long time. They are so nice and have the best food, never spoiled" - B&J G

"I absolutely LOVE all the people at CAG! Everyone is so nice and warm welcoming. Their food bank is great and very generous, the little thrift shop has some pretty good and neat stuff too! The CAG is amazing with how much they do and provide for the community and they do it with smiles all around." -CH

Mission

To provide a sustainable food pantry, financial assistance, and referrals to other community services to Golden area residents in crisis and or experiencing hardship.

Values:

Empathy – We will treat everyone with respect and dignity.

Teamwork – Teamwork and collaboration among our volunteers, Management/Staff, and the Board of Directors will remain one of our key cornerstones. Volunteerism is the heart of CAG.

Integrity – We will pursue honorable initiatives and conduct business in a way that is ethical, inclusive, and accessible.

Ethical – by providing an equal opportunity to services regardless of gender, identity, race, or socioeconomic status.

Inclusive – operating culturally responsibly. Provide a place where everyone feels safe and welcome.

Accessible - available to all members of our community with respect to privacy. Provide a friendly customer first environment.

Community – We will collaborate with other agencies and partners in the community striving to complement existing resources and services available.

Background Statement

Golden Pantry and Thrift is a 501(c)(3) non profit, volunteer charitable organization. It is controlled by an 7 Board of Directors and an Executive Director. We were incorporated in 1965 through the local family churches. Golden Pantry and Thrift has occupied various buildings in the area until the present building was built by the community to provide a permanent home. As necessary, we refers clients to appropriate resources for ongoing assistance. The Food Pantry, Nutritional Food, Back to School, Holiday programs, and Thrift Store are the primary programs operated by us.

We are operated by 2 staff members, volunteers and is dependent on donations as well as proceeds from our Thrift Store.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Golden Pantry and Thrift (Formerly CAG)

other names

CAG

Year Established

1966

Tax id (EIN)

23-7098715

Category

Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

Organization Size

Medium Organization

Address

1401 Ford St
Golden, CO 80401

Service areas

Jefferson County, CO, US

Phone

303 279 5674

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