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Local Vendors Cook
Restaurants, food trucks, and culinary startups prepare high-quality meals for families.
Our Mission
PlateUp! connects local food businesses with families in need across Colorado. We fund meals, provide vendor resources, and create dignified access to prepared food—supporting small businesses while feeding families.
How PlateUp! Works
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Community Helps Fund
Donations and sponsors keep meals affordable and the program sustainable.
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Families Plate Up
We distribute meals directly to families—no stigma, no barriers.
Ready to Get Involved?
Whether you’re a business, donor, or volunteer—PlateUp! provides ways to make a real impact today.
Featured Colorado Vendors
Local partners that help feed our community one plate at a time.
For Families
Need support? PlateUp! provides access to prepared meals from local restaurants. No forms, no hassle, no judgment.
Stories That Matter
“PlateUp! helped us get through one of the hardest months of our lives. The meals were amazing—and from a local food truck we already loved.”
— Colorado Parent
“Partnering with PlateUp! gave our kitchen the predictable orders we needed to keep staff employed during the slow season.”
— Local Chef
“We donated one night of meals and saw immediate joy at the pick-up site. It’s community in action.”
— Corporate Sponsor