8am-10am
June 28
Washington Park Walk | Click Here to Sign Up!
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Contact UsAbout the ACSDA
The Auraria Campus Student Dietetic Association (ACSDA) was founded by Nutrition and Dietetics students at MSU Denver. This club focuses on connecting students with department and community resources that help prepare them for the field of nutrition and dietetics. The club focuses on health and wellness through personal nutrition and education offerings, provides networking opportunities for students, as well as volunteer and career opportunities.
Upcoming ACSDA Events
8am-10am
July 12
Harvard Gulch Park Walk | Click Here to Sign Up!
8am-11am
August 23
Lair O' The Bear Park Hike | Click Here to Sign Up!
New Member Perks
Leadership Team
Interested in joining the leadership team? Contact [email protected]!
Past Events
ACSDA End of Year Celebration
ACSDA hosted a New Logo Reveal Party for Spring 2026!
ACSDA End of Year Celebration
ACSDA hosted an End of Year Celebration at Tivoli for Fall 2025!
ACSDA at Nutrition Research Day
Nutrition students gathered to present their capstone research projects.
ACSDA Meet & Greet
Nutrition students and club members gathered for a community networking event!
Autumn 2024 Bake Sale
During the Autumn 2024 Bake Sale, the ACSDA raised $360 for Feed5000 to assist with Thanksgiving meals for families!
Food Resource Guide
- Details: The Roadrunner Food Pantry provides free food to all MSU Denver students.
- Location: On Campus, Tivoli 262
- Hours:
- Monday-Thursday: 8am – 5pm
- Friday 8am – 11am
- Details: The CCD Food Pantry provides free food to all CCD students at two locations.
- Location: Auraria, Cherry Parking Lot and Lowry (1070 Alton Way)
- Hours: Check the website for upcoming events
- Details: We Don’t Waste rescues food bound for the landfill and holds mobile markets where anyone in the community can pick up free food. There is no need to show ID or prove need. You can just show up and get food for you and your family for the week.
- Locations: Multiple locations throughout Denver (see website for all upcoming markets)
- Hours: Varies
- Details: Denver Inner City Parish holds a weekly food market and families can go every week. You will need to fill out an intake form on your first visit.
- Location: 1212 Mariposa
- Hours: Saturdays, 9am – 12pm
- Details: Colorado Pet Pantry provides free food for pets throughout Colorado at their pantries.
- Location: Multiple locations (see website)
- Hours: Varies
- Details: Denver Food Rescue rescues food from various locations and brings it to multiple nonprofits who distribute that food to the community in various ways.
- Locations: Multiple locations (see website for upcoming locations)
- Hours: Varies
- Details: The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg food pantry provides food to any community member who needs it up to 2 times per month. Please register on their website using the QR code.
- Location: 3201 South Tamarac Dr
- Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 10am – 1pm
- Details: Metro Caring provides free Fresh Foods Markets. Families can use this service once a month and can set up a home delivery or visit the market. You can set up a shopping appointment on their website or by calling (303) 860-7200.
- Details: Food Bank of the Rockies offers multiple programs, some open to all and some focused on feeding kids. You can enter your address on their website to find a program near you.
- Locations: Multiple locations
- Hours: Varies
- Details: Free Tasty Food for Youth is a City of Denver program that provides free meals to kids ages 5-18. There is no registration or ID requirement.
- Location: Multiple locations (see website)
- Hours: Varies
Connect with Us
Want more information?
For more information about joining the ACSDA, please contact the Department of Nutrition. Click below to send us an email!
Email UsDepartment of Nutrition
Phone:
303-615-0990
Office Location:
West Classroom 254
Office Hours:
8:00am – 5:00pm
Mailing Address:
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Department of Nutrition
Campus Box 33N
P.O. Box 173362
Denver, CO 80217-3362
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