Assistance is available to low-income families and individuals as a monthly benefit to help with food expenses. Able-bodied adults are required to work or look for work. Only U.S. citizens and legal resident aliens may be eligible for the Food Assistance Program.
To Apply:
Applications are available in English and Spanish. For more information, visit the Colorado Department of Health and Human Services’ Food & Nutrition web page. Or use the Program Eligibility and Application Kit to apply online.
Commodities:
Federal surplus foods are available to low-income families and individuals. Commodities may be picked up Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except holidays) at our offices in Avon and Eagle, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at our office in El Jebel, and Mondays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at our office in Aspen. Food supplies vary from month to month, but typically include:
- Canned fruits and vegetables
- Rice or pasta
- Beans
- Powdered milk
- Canned soup or meat
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