SNAP
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the nutritious food essential to health and well-being.
Application Information
Need help paying for food? If you and your family are food insecure apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) now. Please note, our team is still processing SNAP applications and redeterminations. Continue to apply for SNAP benefits to help avoid delays.
All applications must include a name, address, and signature.
How To Apply
Need help paying for food? If you and your family are food insecure apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) now. Applications can take up to 30 days to process, so don’t wait!
Submit a paper application to the Human Services Center located at 11860 Pecos St. Westminster, CO 80234:
Apply online:
Apply over the phone through Hunger Free Colorado: 720.382.2920
Documents Needed to Apply
- 30 days of earned income (pay stubs, employer statement that includes pay per hour and hours per week, etc.)
- If self-employed, bookkeeping records.
- Agency letter showing unearned income (Social Security Retirement or Disability income, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Veterans Affairs (VA) pension or disability benefits, Unemployment, child support, alimony, private retirement, etc.)
Turn in proof of all current income in your home and respond to “Request for More Information” letters.
You may not need to complete a SNAP interview if you submit certain verifications like proof of income from the last 30 days, proof a job has ended, or proof of citizenship/identity. Your employer can fill out the Verification of Employment/Loss of Income Form (also available in Spanish) as proof of current income or proof a job has ended.
- Driver license or state-issued identification card
- Birth certificate or Social Security card
- Work or school identification card
- Voter registration card
- Billing statements or repayment agreements
- Medicare card, indicating Part B
- Mileage or transportation costs to/from medical appointments
- Itemized receipts for medical expenses (prescription drugs, medical supplies, etc.)
SNAP Eligibility
You may qualify for SNAP benefits if you:
- Make low wages
- Have an income less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) as shown in the table
- Are unemployed or work part-time
- Receive other assistance payments like Colorado Works, Supplemental Security Income, etc.
- Are a child
- Are a student
- Are an adult between 18 and 64 with no children in your home (known as ABAWDs, or able-bodied adult without dependents)
View the income limits table to determine eligibility based on your household size. (Note: These values were last updated on Oct. 1, 2024.)
Not sure if you’re eligible? You can also check your eligibility with the pre-screening tool on the Colorado PEAK website.
This chart can help you determine if your income is below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Household members are people living in your home for which you are financially responsible for; i.e. spouses, children, and so on.
| Household Size | Gross Monthly Income Limits |
| 1 | $2,610 |
| 2 | $3,526 |
| 3 | $4,442 |
| 4 | $5,360 |
| 5 | $6,276 |
| 6 | $7,192 |
| 7 | $8,110 |
| 8 | $9,026 |
| Each additional member (add) | +$918 |
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Live Chat Now Available!
Live Chat is available Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., to assist with public assistance questions, including Food Assistance (SNAP), Medicaid, Colorado Works (TANF), and Adult Financial programs. To start a conversation with a customer service representative, click the black “Live Chat” button in the lower right corner of this page.
Mobile Check-In Available Now
We’re now offering mobile check-in for many services at the Adams County Human Services Center. When you arrive, visit mobilecheckin.adcogov.org to select your service and get in line. You will be notified via text that your visit was created, when you’re next in line, and when it’s time to enter the building.
Schedule an Appointment
Some of our services are now available via appointment! Click here to see what services are available for appointments and to schedule an appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did you know you can get an EBT card before your eligibility is determined? An EBT card can be mailed to you within 7-10 business days, OR you can stop by the Human Services Center or Aurora Services Center to pick one up during normal business hours.
If you need a replacement card, please call 1.888.328.2656.
For more information about EBT, visit Colorado EBT.
Learn more about EBT scam awareness in this video.
All applications must include a name, address, and signature. Be proactive! Turn in proof of all current income in your home and respond to “Request for More Information” letters.
You may not need to complete a SNAP interview if you submit certain verifications like proof of income from the last 30 days, proof a job has ended, or proof of citizenship/identity. Your employer can fill out the Verification of Employment/Loss of Income Form (also available in Spanish) as proof of current income or proof a job has ended.
Please click here to request these forms.
- Applications – English | Spanish
- Voter Registration Forms
- SNAP Brochures – English | Spanish
- SNAP Purchasing Online Flyer
- My CO Benefits Flyer – English | Spanish
- Verification Sheet
- Verification of Employment and Loss of Income – English | Spanish
Avoid the long wait times! Check the status of your benefits online at Colorado.gov/PEAK or on the My CO Benefits mobile app available through the Apple and Google Play app stores. Visit PEAKoutreach.com/training, click on “Training Resources” then click on “User Guides” for step-by-step instructions on how to check your application and benefit status through Colorado PEAK.
An application for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can take up to 30 days. While waiting on your case to be processed visit CookingMatters.org/Stretch-SNAP-Dollars for five tips from Cooking Matters on how to stretch your food dollars. Visit adcocrmap.org to view an interactive community resource map for other resources throughout Adams County.
Per Federal and State rules, lost or stolen SNAP benefits cannot be replaced when the card and PIN are used, regardless of the circumstances. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, signed into law by President Biden on December 29, 2022, allowed for the temporary replacement of certain SNAP benefits stolen through various means of electronic benefit theft. This act expired on December 20, 2024. SNAP recipients reporting the theft of their SNAP benefits occurring on December 21, 2024 forward will not be eligible for the replacement of their SNAP benefits without further action from the Federal government. If you suspect you are a victim of fraud or electronic benefit theft, freeze or replace your card immediately. Visit cdhs.colorado.gov/protecting-against-ebt-fraud-and-recovering-stolen-benefits for more information.
In accordance with federal civil rights laws and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Programs that receive federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and programs HHS directly operates are also prohibited from discrimination under federal civil rights laws and HHS regulations.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the agency (state or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or who have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINTS INVOLVING USDA PROGRAMS
USDA provides federal financial assistance for many food security and hunger reduction programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) and others. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) (found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office) or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
Mail: Food and Nutrition Service, USDA, 1320 Braddock Place, Room 334, Alexandria, VA 22314; or
Fax: 833.256.1665 or 202.690.7442; or
Phone: 833.620.1071; or
Email: FNSCIVILRIGHTSCOMPLAINTS@usda.gov
For any other information regarding SNAP issues, persons should either contact the USDA SNAP hotline number at 800.221.5689, which is also in Spanish, or call the state information/hotline numbers (click the link for a listing of hotline numbers by state) found online at: SNAP hotline.
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