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Colarado
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on August 31, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Colorado, we recommend that you visit Governor Polis’s COVID Dashboard, the Choose Colorado COVID-19 Business Resource Center or Philanthropy Colorado’s COVID-19 Relief Funds in Colorado.
Description of Program and Relief
Colorado Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federally-funded food assistance program in Colorado, formerly known as Food Stamps. SNAP provides food assistance benefits as part of a federal nutrition program to help low-income households purchase food. SNAP benefits are issued to each household via an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which can be used at most grocery stores to buy food. This is an assistance program that has been ongoing, and has not changed in response to COVID-19.
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Colorado Office of Economic Security
Dates Available
Ongoing
Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions
Most low-income residents of Colorado are eligible for SNAP benefits. In order to apply, one must be able to provide proof of identify, a Social Security Number or proof that one has applied for one, and proof of income.
All individuals who apply for SNAP benefits in Colorado and who do not meet federal exemption criteria must register for work, accept an offer of suitable work and take part in the Employment First program.
At this time, able-bodied adults without dependents who are unable to meet their SNAP work or training requirements due to the COVID-19 outbreak can still qualify for benefits.]
Application Deadlines (If Applicable)
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Contact for More Information
If you have general questions about Food or Cash Assistance, you may call the Colorado Department of Human Services Call Center at 1-800-536-5298.
To learn more about how to use your EBT card, you may call EBT customer service at 1.888.328.2656 or 1.800.659.2656 (TTY)
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