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A large part of our mission at GraceFull is to give back to our community and inspire others in our community to do the same.

GraceFull Foundation is our parallel 501(c)3 non-profit entity through which we invest in the Littleton community by helping to combat the issue of food insecurity, creating opportunities to gather as a community to encourage personal involvement and building connections, and empowering people to strive to cook healthier meals in their own kitchens.

At GraceFull all guests are welcome whether or not they can pay for their meal. Having access to one good meal a day can have a lot more impact than it may seem. It is hard to face any of life’s greater challenges like housing, employment, and addiction when you are not sure where your next meal may be coming from. Grace in Action (GIA) meals are meals that are paid for up to 100% by GraceFull Foundation. Daily tips and donations at the register help pay for these meals.

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Volunteering at GraceFull

It takes approximately 100 volunteers each month to run the cafe as we have limited full-time staff. Our volunteers allow us to be able to keep prices as low as we can for guests, and we also want to invite the community into our mission by extending an opportunity to serve with us.

You don’t have to have any special cooking skills! We’re just looking for people that enjoy learning, serving in their community and meeting new people.

Currently our morning volunteer shifts are 8 – 11 am and our afternoon shifts are 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.

Due to our small space and management team, we are unable to accommodate group volunteering requests.  We encourage groups to come join us for a meal and support our cafe along with enjoying a learning opportunity with one of our staff members.  Alternately, for groups of 6 – 20 volunteers, you might be interested in sponsoring a Fund a Friday or Community Breakfast.  These sponsorships involve a financial investment in our Grace in Action meals program along with volunteer roles.  Contact Julie at foundation@gracefullcafe.com for further information on these opportunities.

Volunteer Introduction

Food Prep

As a food prepper, you will assist our Chef in preparing our guest meals. From making pancake batter to cutting strawberries, food prep is a fun role where you can hone your kitchen skills.

REQUIREMENTS
Be able to read and follow a recipe, have basic knife skills and multi-task in our fast-paced kitchen.

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Food Runnerand Busser

As a food runner and busser you will be in charge of serving food to our guests, emptying bus tubs and helping with general cleaning tasks.

REQUIREMENTS
Be able to follow instructions with a smile.

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Dishwasher

As a Dishwasher, we will teach you how to clean dishes efficiently and effectively.

REQUIREMENTS
Help in the kitchen with cleaning, sanitation and dishware storage in a timely manner.

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How to Sign Up:

  • Complete Volunteer Application Form 
  • Log in to Volunteer Website with Email and Password
  • Upload 2 Signed Volunteer Waivers to your profile
  • Once you have uploaded your waivers, our volunteer coordinator will make your account active (usually within a week).  If you would like to sign up more quickly, email volunteer@gracefullcafe.com to let our coordinator know your waivers have been completed and uploaded
  • Check Calendar and Click the “Signup” Button
  • Choose Date, Time, and Volunteer Position

  1. It is required that you upload signed copies of our 2 volunteer waivers to your profile before you will be able to schedule yourself for any shifts.
  2. We ask that you sign up for only 2 shifts per month. We want to make sure that there is always room in our calendar for us to welcome new volunteers.  If you would like to be on our cancellation list and pick up extra shifts, email volunteer@gracefullcafe.com.
  3. Children aged 14 and up can volunteer unsupervised and should create their own volunteer profile online.  
  4. Dress guidelines: wear comfortable clothing that you don’t mind wearing around fresh ingredients and dirty dishes. Closed-toed shoes and hair longer than shoulder length pulled back are required!
  5. Please arrive no earlier than 5 minutes before your scheduled shift. We have limited physical space and need those precious minutes and square footage to ensure the best guest service possible.
  6. Please watch our volunteer introductory video

Login to the Volunteer Web Site using your email and password to see what shifts are still available (see How to Sign Up section for how to create a volunteer profile).

You will not be able to view open shifts until you have uploaded your 2 volunteer waivers to your profile.

Please try to plan for your shift in advance to avoid cancelling shifts. We understand that life happens and last-minute conflicts can arise. In these cases, refer to the following steps to change or remove your shift, preferably at least 1 week in advance:

  1. Login to the Volunteer Web Site using your email and password
  2. Click on the My Schedule tab
  3. Click on the date of the shift you want to change
  4. Press the Remove Me button
  5. If your shift is less than one week away, email volunteer@gracefullcafe.com to ask to be removed.

***COVID Protocol:  Safety is a priority for our staff, volunteers and guests.  If you have been sick within 5 days of your shift, we ask that you let our volunteer coordinator know by emailing volunteer@gracefullcafe.com.  If you become ill with any cold or flu-like symptoms within 24 hours of your shift, please call the cafe and send an email as our website will not allow you to change your shift by that time.

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Support our mission by donating today.
Click below to setup a recurring or one-time donation
to GraceFull Foundation.

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By Check

Please send to:
GraceFull Foundation
5610 S.Curtice St
Littleton, CO 80120

By Visiting

Support the work we do by having
a meal with us.
All tips are donated to the Foundation.

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Other Ways to Give

Amazon Wish List

From time to time we need to replace
items or upgrade to maintain a beautiful
and efficient environment.

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King Soopers

  1. Visit kingsoopers.com
  2. Sign in to your account
  3. Click Community Rewards and
    add GraceFull Community Cafe