Food Drive at La traviata

Nov. 1, 4, 7, 9 | 2025
Ellie Caulkins Opera House

Opera Colorado is partnering with Food Bank of the Rockies and collecting donations of shelf-stable/non-perishable items and grocery store gift cards for individuals affected by the government shutdown.

Donations can be dropped off in the Galleria of the Ellie Caulkins Opera House before security at any performance of La traviata (November 1-9, 2025).

Thank you so much for your support of our local community!

Items we accept: shelf-stable/non-perishable items

Some suggestions:

  • Grocery Store Gift Cards
  • Canned vegetables
  • Cranberry Sauce
  • Stuffing
  • Baking Mixes
  • Gravy
  • Dry Pasta
  • Sugar
  • Coffee
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Honey
  • Dry Beans – lentils, pintos, black beans
  • Dry Rice – White, Jasmine, Basmati
  • Tea
  • Cooking Oils – canola, olive, vegetable
  • Tortillas
  • Dried Chiles – Arbol, Ancho, Guajillo

Items we do not accept: damaged, expired, or items packaged in glass containers