Arapahoe County

Local offices in Arapahoe County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · County office

  Arapahoe County Department of Human Services

  14980 E. Alameda Drive, Aurora, CO 80012

  Help here

  • Food, cash and medical benefitsApply for food, cash and medical assistance or get help managing benefits.
  • Child supportGet help with paternity, child support orders and payments.
  • Child and adult protectionReport concerns about abuse, neglect or exploitation and ask about protective services.
  Call 303-636-1130DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on files.arapahoeco.gov

• Public health · County office

  Arapahoe County Public Health WIC

  15400 E. 14th Place, Suite 344, Aurora, CO 80011

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants and children under five can get healthy food, nutrition advice and breastfeeding support.
  Call 303-734-5404DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on files.arapahoeco.gov

• Public health · County office

  Arapahoe County Public Health

  6964 S. Lima Street, Centennial, CO 80112

  Help here

  • Public health servicesFind public health services such as immunizations, health information and disease prevention.
  Call 303-795-4584DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on files.arapahoeco.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Arapahoe District Court Self-Help Center

  7325 S. Potomac Street, Courthouse II, Room 131, Centennial, CO 80112

  Help here

  • Court self-helpGet help understanding court forms, procedures and the steps in a case; staff cannot give legal advice.
  Call 303-645-6845DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coloradojudicial.gov

• Community action · County office

  Arapahoe County Community Services Block Grant Program

  Help here

  • Community action servicesThe county funds services that help low-income older adults and people with disabilities remain independent at home.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on arapahoeco.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Denver Regional Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults, people with disabilities and caregivers can find help with meals, transportation, in-home care and other services.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on drcog.org

• Veterans · County office

  Arapahoe County Veteran Services

  1690 W. Littleton Blvd., Suite 300, Littleton, CO 80120

  Help here

  • Veteran benefits assistanceGet help checking eligibility and preparing claims for federal and state veterans benefits.
  Call 303-738-8045DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on files.arapahoeco.gov

• Jobs and training · County office

  Arapahoe/Douglas Works!

  6974 S. Lima Street, Centennial, CO 80112

  Help here

  • Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, career planning, training and employment services.
  Call 303-636-1160DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adworks.org

• Library · Regional office

  Arapahoe Libraries

  12855 East Adam Aircraft Circle, Englewood, CO 80112

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, and use library programs and resources.Read more
  Call 303-542-7279DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on arapahoelibraries.org

Arapahoe County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals in Arapahoe County, closest to the center of Aurora first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  New Life Food Pantry

  New Life Community Church

  4 miles from the center of Aurora

  17690 E. Iliff Ave., Aurora, CO 80013

  Hours

  • Tue1 PM to 4 PM

  What to bring: Bring a photo ID, proof of residence, and proof of household members.

  Call 303-368-7567DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on nlccaurora.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Mobile pantry

  Peace with Christ Lutheran Church

  Peace With Christ Lutheran Church

  4.5 miles from the center of Aurora

  3290 S. Tower Rd., Aurora, CO 80013

  Hours

  • Sat1:30 PM to 3 PM (2nd of the month). Drive-up

  What to bring: No paperwork or ID required.

  Call 303-693-5618DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on files.arapahoeco.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  St. Paul Presbyterian Church Food Pantry

  St. Paul Presbyterian Church

  4.6 miles from the center of Aurora

  18901 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora, CO 80013

  Hours

  • Tue10 AM to 12 PM. Closed when Aurora schools are closed

  Who can come: Everyone

  What to bring: No proof of income required.

  Call 303-693-3434DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on stppc.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Ansar Pantry

  4.7 miles from the center of Aurora

  16251 E. Colfax Ave., Suite 208, Aurora, CO 80011

  Hours

  • Sat9:30 AM to 12 PM. Walk-in or by appointment
  Call 303-459-2153Directions

  Listed on adamscountyco.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Calvary Church Bread of Life Food Pantry

  Calvary Church

  4.7 miles from the center of Aurora

  18900 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora, CO 80013

  Hours

  • Thu10 AM to 12 PM
  Call 303-628-7200DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on files.arapahoeco.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free grocery market

  More Life Community Center Marketplace

  More Life Community Center

  5.9 miles from the center of Aurora

  14100 E. Jewell Ave., Aurora, CO 80012

  Hours

  • Wed10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Marketplace reservations; 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Marketplace reservations

  What to bring: Wednesday Marketplace visits need a reservation. Spots are limited.

  Call 720-748-0257DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on coloradacommunity.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Arapahoe County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Arapahoe County

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

• American Job Center

  Arapahoe/Douglas Lima Plaza Workforce Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  11 miles away

  6974 South Lima Street, Centennial, CO 80112

  Hours: Monday (Virtual Services only 8am-4:30pm) Tuesday-Friday, 8am-4#0pm

  Call 303-636-1160DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on February 18, 2026

• Youth program

  Colorado State University - Global Campus

  3.6 miles away

  585 Salida Way, Aurora, CO 80011

  Call 800-462-7845DirectionsWebsite

• Youth and reentry program

  Pickens Technical College

  For young people

  3.9 miles away

  500 Airport Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011

  Call 303-502-8544DirectionsWebsite

• Youth program

  William Smith Alternative High School

  3.9 miles away

  400 Airport Blvd., Aurora, CO 80011

  Call 303-364-8715DirectionsWebsite

• Youth and reentry program

  Community College of Aurora - CentreTech

  For young people

  4.4 miles away

  16000 E. Center Tech Parkway, Aurora, CO 80011

  Call 303-360-4700DirectionsWebsite

• Youth program

  Aurora Public Schools

  4.8 miles away

  15701 E. 1st Ave, Aurora, CO 80011

  Call 303-344-8060DirectionsWebsite

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Cities and towns in Arapahoe County

• Aurora
• Bow Mar
• Centennial
• Cherry Hills Village
• Columbine Valley
• Deer Trail
• Englewood
• Foxfield
• Glendale
• Greenwood Village
• Littleton
• Sheridan

Colorado programs by kind of help

These are run by Colorado and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026