Broncos' Mims and Allen Give Back to Colorado Communities

Denver Broncos players Marvin Mims Jr. and Zach Allen stepped off the field and into the Colorado community on Tuesday, turning their platform into a resource for local residents.

As the team faces a high-stakes stretch of their 2026 season, these players used their time to address both mental health awareness and food insecurity, CBS News reported.

For Mims, the mission was personal. Visiting Aurora West Preparatory Academy, the wide receiver spoke to students about the necessity of prioritizing mental wellness. Mims, whose family has experience working with mental health, emphasized that the pressures athletes face are not so different from those encountered by students.

He urged the youth to view the act of seeking support not as a vulnerability, but as a core component of personal strength, according to CBS News.

“I tell them to open up. That’s huge. A lot of people deal with it, I deal with it. Sometimes people struggle at all different times with mental health.”

While Mims focused on mental health, defensive lineman Zach Allen directed his efforts toward tangible aid for families ahead of the holidays. Partnering with the Food Bank of the Rockies, Allen distributed Thanksgiving meal boxes, including turkeys, ham, and various sides. This marks the second year of his partnership with the organization, a commitment he says stems from his appreciation for the local fan base.

Broncos' Mims and Allen Give Back to Colorado Communities — Photo: denverbroncos.com

“The minute we came here with me and my family they’ve been so incredible and great to us. Any way you can give back in a small way, you want to be able to do that.”

Allen told CBS News. His community involvement extended beyond food distribution; according to denverbroncos.com, Allen also spent his Tuesday distributing winter coats at Joe Shoemaker School.

The timing of these efforts arrives as the Broncos maintain a strong start to the 2026 season. Following a 2-0 record at Empower Field at Mile High—a continuation of the team’s 8-1 home record from 2025—Allen said that the synergy between the team and the city feels particularly unique.

As reported by denverbroncos.com, the defensive lineman described the bond as being part of “one big family,” noting that the fan base provides a tangible energy that travels even to road games.

Broncos Wide Receiver Marvin Mims Jr. encourages Colorado kids to take care of mental health — CBS Colorado

The team now prepares for a challenging two-game road stretch in California, beginning with a Week 4 matchup against the 3-0 San Francisco 49ers. Despite the intensity of the upcoming schedule, Allen emphasized that the players remain focused on improvement.

“The Niners are a hell of a team right now, so it’s going to be a big challenge,” Allen said in a statement on denverbroncos.com. He added that the defensive line, which he currently leads with three sacks, believes there is “a lot more in the tank as a group.”

For Denver residents, the presence of players like Mims and Allen in schools and food banks shows the off-field connection between the franchise and the city. As the team moves into the next phase of their schedule, the focus remains on balancing high-level performance with a sustained commitment to their community base.