News
At Crossfire Ministries, every day tells a story worth sharing—of compassion, community, and faith in action. From major announcements and local partnerships to volunteer spotlights and heartfelt guest experiences, this is where we celebrate what happens when people come together to care for one another.
Crossfire Ministries to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Crossfire Ministries hosts a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new 13,500 square foot Crossfire Thrift store in Colorado Springs. The expansion supports a no-cost grocery program serving 1,500 families weekly.
Crossfire Thrift to Open March 21, 2026
Crossfire Ministries opens its expanded Crossfire Thrift store in Colorado Springs with curated departments for clothing, housewares, books, toys, and more. The larger facility improves donation care and processing while supporting the ministry’s no-cost grocery store serving 1,500 families weekly.
Behind the Door
In Colorado, one in seven people struggles with food insecurity. The Farm Bill may feel distant, but in Colorado Springs it determines whether families quietly manage or quietly spiral. Here’s what federal nutrition policy means on the ground — and why it matters to our neighbors.
Crossfire Ministries serves 2,500 Families in 2025 Thanksgiving Food Box Program
Crossfire Ministries distributed Thanksgiving Food Boxes to 2,500 families in 2025—driven by rising food insecurity and the SNAP delay. Learn how to support this vital community effort.
SNAP Benefits Pause November 1
With SNAP benefits delayed statewide, Crossfire Ministries is calling for a unified community effort to keep El Paso County families fed. As the region’s most frequently referred food pantry, Crossfire is partnering with Care and Share, Food Bank of the Rockies, and local churches to provide groceries, hygiene items, and hope through the holiday season.