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Where to find food assistance programs in Denver metro area
BY ELLLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Low-income households face a tighter budget this month as the program that helps families in Colorado buy food saw its pandemic-era funding boost come to an end.
Coloradans who receive bene ts from the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, had received an extra amount of bene ts every month since March 2020 in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
e extra amount, or “emergency allotments,” were authorized by Congress, but they ended due to recent congressional action. A nal emergency allotment was issued in February, according to the Colorado Department of Human Services.
If you’re struggling with the drop in bene ts, it may help to turn to local programs and organizations.


Here’s a look at the local government departments or food pantries in your area and how to contact them. Make sure to ask, or check their websites, for any requirements.
Adams County e Adams County Food Bank sits at 7111 E. 56th Ave. in Commerce City, just west of Quebec Street and a bit north of Interstate 270. It’s open 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. Reach it at 720-878-3563 or see adamscountyfoodbank.org. e human services department has locations at 11860 N. Pecos St. in Westminster, a short drive west of Interstate 25 and south of 120th Avenue, and at 3155 N. Chambers Road, unit C, in Aurora, near Smith Road and south of Interstate 70.
For a list of other food banks and pantries, see the county’s website at adamscountycovid19.org/food-banksand-pantries — but be sure to check that the services are current.
For other assistance, contact Adams County Human Services Department at 720-523-2700 (or 303-375-2980 for the Aurora part of Adams County). Or see adcogov.org/human-services.
Jefferson County Community Table food pantry in
Arvada sits at 8555 W 57th Ave., a short drive west of Wadsworth Boulevard.
It’s open noon–3:45 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Friday; noon–5:45 p.m. most Wednesdays; and 10 a.m.–3:45 p.m. ursday. e pantry is closed the second Wednesday of every month. Call 303-424-6685 or see cotable.org.
For other resources, see Je erson County Human Services at je co.us/ human-services or 303-271-1388. It’s located at 900 Je erson County Parkway in south Golden o U.S. Highway 6.
Clear Creek County e food pantry in the Health and Wellness Center, located at 1969 Miner St. in Idaho Springs, is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Loaves and Fishes, a food pantry in Clear Creek County, sits at 545 Highway 103 in Idaho Springs and is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ursday and Friday.
Read more about the resources in Clear Creek via reporter Olivia Jewell Love on Colorado Community Media’s website at tinyurl.com/ClearCreekFoodPantry.
Reach Clear Creek County Human Services at 303-679-2300 or at 405 Argentine St. in Georgetown or see co.clearcreek.co.us/113/Human-Services.
Weld County e Fort Lupton Food and Clothing Bank sits at 421 Denver Ave. in Fort Lupton, east of U.S. Highway 85 and state Highway 52. See fcb.org and call 303857-1096 for hours and more information.
Reach Weld County Human Services at 2950 9th St. in Fort Lupton, 303-8574052 or weld.gov/Government/Departments/Human-Services.
Denver and remaining parts of the metro area
In the “seven-county” metro area — including around the Denver area but also the Boulder and Broom eld communities — dial 211 for a multilingual and con dential service that can connect you to shelter, food, rent assistance, child care and more resources in your area. Or text your ZIP code to 898-211 or scroll down to “live chat” at unitedwaydenver.org/communityprograms/2-1-1.
