From its inception, The Old Gallery has been committed to providing year-round services to help our community thrive and survive. Through the generosity of our donors and volunteers, we are able to offer a wide variety of community services. If you have a community service to offer or would like to see us provide a certain service, please contact us at info@theoldgallery.org.
Community Cupboard Food Bank
When: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 2-3:30 p.m.
We continue to support our community with our twice monthly “Drive-through” food bank distributions. If you find yourself in need of food assistance, please do reach out – we are here to help!
Please pre-register at peggy.mauerman@gmail.com or call (720) 517-7917. However, walk-ins are always welcome.
The Old Gallery has been home to the Community Cupboard Food Bank since 2014. In 2019, our Community Cupboard provided an average of more than 20,000 pounds of free food to Allenspark area families in need each year. On average, we serve 25-30 families at each of our twice-monthly distributions.
Donations: We are always happy to accept food donations but we also appreciate cash donations as these enable us to augment donations from food distribution centers. We currently receive food donations from area food distributions centers, including Community Food Share and, Crossroads Ministry in Estes Park., Emergency Family Assistance Association in North Boulder (EFAA), Food Bank of Larimer County and the OUR Center.
Volunteering: The Community Cupboard is 100% volunteer run. We have a great team led by Peggy Mauerman, but we can always use more volunteers to help with distribution or to pick up food donations.
For more information and details about volunteering, please contact peggy.mauerman@gmail.com or call (720) 517-7917.
Community Clothes Closet
The Community Clothes Closet provides a year-round resource for gently used clothes and some household items. It’s located on the second floor of The Old Gallery.
If you have clothing or other household items to donate please call 303-747-2906 or Debbie at 970-694-7079. The Clothes Closet is open during TOG business hours and during the Community Cupboard’s distributions (see above).
- All donated clothes should be laundered or dry-cleaned.
- No missing buttons, non-functioning zippers, stains or tears, please.
- Mountain attire only.
Human Services
The Old Gallery is proud to partner with Kaelan Bradley, Mountain Community Health Worker from Mental Health Partners (MHP), to provide access to mental health services for those in need and to break the stigma surrounding mental health.
To check Kaelan’s onsite schedule, contact her (303) 545-0802 or email; kbradley@mhpcolorado.org.
The OUR Center supports our mountain community by providing services and resources when needed. They help individuals and families develop vital life-long skills to enable self-sufficiency.
If you are in need of assistance, please contact Isaac Nemcek on Cell: (303) 525-3106 or eMail: isaac@ourcenter.org
Boulder County Area Agency on Aging (BCAAA)
BCAAA has been serving older adults and caregivers in the mountains for 30 years by having Resource Specialists dedicated to residents of western Boulder County. Amy Shoffner serves residents in Lyons, Allenspark, and surrounding areas and Mae Street serves those from Ward south to Coal Creek Canyon, including Nederland. Amy and Mae provide direct client services by getting to know clients during an appointment to determine client needs and then providing information and making referrals to community partners and other helpful resources. Mountain Resource Specialists are available by appointment using the contact information below.
Mountain Resource Specialists
Email: infoADRC@bouldercounty.org
Mae Street
Ward – South to Coal Creek Canyon
Nederland Office: Nederland Community Center (750 Hwy 72 N, Nederland), by appointment only
Phone: 720-616-9109
Ward – South to Coal Creek Canyon
Nederland Office: Nederland Community Center (750 Hwy 72 N, Nederland), by appointment only
Phone: 720-616-9109
Amy Shoffner
Lyons, Allenspark and Surrounding Areas
Lyons Office: Walter Self Senior Housing (335 Railroad Ave, Lyons), by appointment only
Phone: 720-766-8844
Senior Reach Counseling
Did you know that Senior Reach provides 10 FREE counseling sessions for Boulder County residents over age 60? A Licensed Clinical Social Worker will come to your home or meet you in a private office at The Old Gallery for the sessions. No qualifying requirements. Call 1-866-217-5808.
Healthy Kids & Adults
Did you know that Boulder County has free or low-cost health insurance available as well as food assistance? Insurance plans provide dental, medical, prescription and vision benefits with low or no monthly premiums. Many families can qualify. Contact Chandler Budlong-Springer at cbudlong-springer@bouldercounty.org or call 303-441-1000.
Playground
Thanks to a grant from Great Outdoors Colorado, The Old Gallery has the only children’s playground in Allenspark. There is an ADA outdoor restroom available.
Visitor Information
Area visitors are welcome to stop at The Old Gallery during operating hours for visitor information. We have area maps available and our volunteers and staff are happy to share information about restaurants, stores, hikes and activities in the surrounding areas.
EV Charging Station
Free Electric Car Charger.
Donations Appreciated (QR Code available at charger)
Rocky Mountain Conservancy Nature Store
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Memorial Day through mid-October
Looking for the perfect gift or keepsake from your visit to Rocky Mountain National Park, Allenspark, Raymond, Riverside and the Peak to Peak area? Be sure to check out the Rocky Mountain Conservancy Nature Store inside The Old Gallery. We have the best Rocky Mountain National Park t-shirts, games, toys, books, maps and other interesting items. Every purchase supports the research and educational missions of Rocky Mountain National Park.
