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Colorado Food Finder

One-stop-shop for food resources

Statewide

This website from HungerFree Colorado is a one-stop-shop for food resources across Colorado. Click on the website link and use the filters to find what's available.

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Colorado P-EBT Program

Funding to help with food costs when schools close

Statewide

The Colorado P-EBT Program provides additional funds for families when schools or childcare facilities were closed or on a remote or hybrid learning model due to COVID-19. Click on the website link to learn more. You can also call their Support Center at the number below.

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Food Bank of the Rockies

Find nearby food pantries; get help filling out SNAP application

Statewide

Denver

Food Bank of the Rockies has a great tool on their website to help you find nearby food pantries. Click on the website link below and then click on the red button at the top that says Find Food. Then type in your address to see the list and map of nearby pantries and food sources. Food Bank of the Rockies can also help with filling out a SNAP application. Call the number below or email fbrsnap@foodbankrockies.org.

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Hunger Free Colorado

Statewide hotline for food resources 855-855-4626

Statewide

Hunger Free Colorado provides a Food Resource Hotline for current info on food pantries and free meal locations throughout Colorado. The navigators speak English and Spanish, help you find food programs throughout Colorado, will help you apply for SNAP, and they can make other referrals. Wait time varies but please be prepared to wait up to 45 mins. If no one is available to answer your call, please leave a voicemail and be vigilant of incoming text messages.

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SNAP Food Assistance

Apply at a Human Services Office

Statewide

You apply for SNAP/food assistance at your county's Department of Human Services. You may be eligible for food assistance if you’re unemployed or work part time or don’t make much money, receive other public assistance, are elderly or disabled and have a small income, or are homeless. If you think you’re eligible, apply for food assistance right away. It can take up to a month to get started with the program. If you’re eligible, you’ll receive monthly benefits that are issued on the Colorado Quest Card, which looks like a credit card. Click on the website link for the Remerg.com list of every human services center in Colorado.

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United Way’s 211

Statewide

Call 2-1-1 to ask an operator about food banks and food pantries in your city. You can also search by city on the website for a food bank near you. During business hours you can call an operator, do a live chat online, or text your zip code to 898-211. Outside business hours, search the resource database.