About This Response
Case Reference: ENF25-08204
Date: December 19, 2024
Entity: The Neighbor's Pantry - Colorado Nonprofit Corporation (ID: 20258298487)
This page contains the complete documentation submitted in response to the Bear Management Area Courtesy Notice received by The Neighbor's Pantry. The submission includes the original complaint, our detailed response, extensive community feedback, photographic evidence of selective enforcement, and our official state certifications.
1. The City Complaint
The original Bear Management Area Courtesy Notice (Case ENF25-08204) issued by the City of Colorado Springs Code Enforcement Division regarding The Neighbor's Pantry's charitable food distribution operation.
Issued By: City of Colorado Springs, Neighborhood Services Division
Pages: 3
2. Letter of Response from The Neighbor's Pantry
Our comprehensive 15-page response addressing the legal, factual, and policy issues raised by the complaint. This response demonstrates that The Neighbor's Pantry operates as a protected charitable food distribution service under state and federal law.
- Bear Management ordinance regulates "attractant waste," not charitable food
- State and federal law protects charitable food distribution
- Evidence of selective enforcement
- Complaint based on concerns about homeless populations, not wildlife
3. Community Feedback Document
An 18-page compilation of public comments and community support demonstrating the vital role The Neighbor's Pantry plays in addressing food insecurity in Northwest Colorado Springs. This document includes testimonials from neighbors, community members, and those who have benefited from the pantry's services.
4. Bear Ordinance Violation Pictures
Photographic documentation (18 pages) of actual bear attractant violations observed along the code enforcement officer's route to The Neighbor's Pantry. This evidence demonstrates selective enforcement, as multiple clear violations of the Bear Management ordinance were not addressed while our charitable food distribution was targeted.
5. Official State Certifications
Official documentation from the Colorado Secretary of State confirming The Neighbor's Pantry's status as a registered nonprofit corporation in good standing with the State of Colorado.
📜 Certificate of Good Standing
Official certificate confirming The Neighbor's Pantry is a nonprofit corporation in good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State.
Entity ID: 20258298487
Formation Date: November 24, 2025
📋 Articles of Incorporation
The official Articles of Incorporation filed with the Colorado Secretary of State, establishing The Neighbor's Pantry as a nonprofit corporation.
Filed: November 27, 2025
Status: Active and In Good Standing
📋 Summary of Submission
This comprehensive submission responds to the Bear Management Area Courtesy Notice and demonstrates that:
- The Bear Management ordinance regulates "attractant waste," not charitable food distribution
- State and federal law explicitly protects charitable food distribution activities
- Enforcement appears selective and potentially discriminatory
- Multiple actual bear attractant violations exist along the inspector's route
- The original complaint was based on concerns about homeless populations, not wildlife management
- Extensive community support exists for The Neighbor's Pantry's mission
- The Neighbor's Pantry is a registered Colorado nonprofit corporation in good standing
The Neighbor's Pantry seeks a cooperative resolution that respects both wildlife management objectives and our charitable mission to serve food-insecure neighbors with dignity and respect.