Custer County
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Local offices in Custer County
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Human services · County office
Custer County Human Services
205 S 6th Street, Westcliffe, CO 81252
Help here
- Food, medical, and cash assistanceApply for food assistance, Medicaid, Colorado Works, and other support programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on custercounty-co.gov
Public health · State office
Westcliffe WIC Clinic
10 Hermit Lane, Unit 5, Silver Cliff, CO 81252
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceApply for food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coloradowic.gov
Public health · County office
Custer County Public Health Agency
205 S 6th Street, Westcliffe, CO 81252
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, health education, disease prevention, and other public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on custercounty-co.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Custer County Court Self-Help Resources
205 S 6th Street, Westcliffe, CO 81252
Help here
- Court self-helpFind court forms, filing information, and referrals to free legal clinics for people handling a case without a lawyer.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coloradojudicial.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Upper Arkansas Area Agency on Aging
6266 Cleora Road, Salida, CO 81201
Help here
- Aging and caregiver servicesPeople age 60 and older can ask about meals, in-home help, caregiver respite, and other regional services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on uaacog.com
Veterans · County office
Custer County Veterans Services
205 S 6th Street, Westcliffe, CO 81252
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help preparing and filing claims for veterans benefits and finding related support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on custercounty-co.gov
Emergency help · County office
Custer County Office of Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency alerts and preparednessSign up for county emergency alerts and find information to prepare for hazards and disasters.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on custercounty-co.gov
State office
Custer County Motor Vehicle Department
205 S 6th Street, Westcliffe, CO 81252
Help here
- Vehicle registration and titlesRegister a vehicle, transfer a title, or get license plates at the county motor vehicle office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on custercounty-co.gov
Library · Regional office
West Custer County Library District
209 Main Street, Westcliffe, CO 81252
Help here
- Library resources and programsUse books, online resources, computers, and library programs for learning and information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on westcusterlibrary.org
Custer County, Colorado website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Custer County, closest to the center of Silver Cliff first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free grocery market
Community Food Center
Solid Rock Community Development Corporation
57 miles from the center of Silver Cliff3219 S. Academy Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80916
Hours
- Mon12 PM to 2 PM. Seniors 55 and older
- Tue2 PM to 6 PM. Open to the public
Who can come: Open to the public on Tuesdays; Monday is for people 55 and older
What to bring: No ID required. Bring your own bags. Food center visits are limited to once a week.
Listed on solidrockcdc.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Hillside Hub
Food to Power
57 miles from the center of Silver Cliff1090 S Institute St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Hours
- Tue12 PM to 2 PM. Sign-in starts at 09:00
- Thu12 PM to 2 PM. Sign-in starts at 10:00
Who can come: Everyone welcome
What to bring: No documentation or verification needed.
Listed on foodtopowerco.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Sacred Heart Food Pantry
Sacred Heart Parish
57 miles from the center of Silver Cliff2021 W. Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Hours
- Mon12 PM to 2 PM
- Thu12 PM to 2 PM
Who can come: All are welcome
What to bring: No voucher or referral required.
Listed on sacredheartcos.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Westside CARES
58 miles from the center of Silver Cliff2808 West Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Hours
- Mon11 AM to 12:30 PM
Listed on westsidecares.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Marian House Kitchen
Catholic Charities of Central Colorado
58 miles from the center of Silver Cliff14 West Bijou Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Hours
- Mon10:30 AM to 1 PM
- Tue10:30 AM to 1 PM
- Wed10:30 AM to 1 PM
- Thu10:30 AM to 1 PM
- Fri10:30 AM to 1 PM
- Sat10:30 AM to 1 PM
- Sun10:30 AM to 1 PM
Who can come: Anyone who is hungry
Listed on ccharitiescc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
The Marketplace
Catholic Charities of Central Colorado
58 miles from the center of Silver Cliff14 West Bijou Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Hours
- Mon1:30 PM to 5 PM
- Tue3 PM to 5 PM
- Wed1:30 PM to 5 PM
- Thu3 PM to 5 PM
- Fri1:30 PM to 5 PM
Who can come: Residents of ZIP codes 80817, 80829, 80903, 80904, 80905, 80906, 80907, 80909, 80910, 80911, 80914, 80915, 80916, 80917, 80918, 80922, 80923, and 80939
What to bring: Bring proof of residence, such as a lease, utility bill with ID, or two pieces of mail with your name and address. Arrive by 4:30 p.m.
Listed on ccharitiescc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Custer County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Care and Share Food Bank
2605 Preamble Point, Colorado Springs, CO 80915
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Colorado Legal Services
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Custer County
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
Talk to a person
- 2-1-1 Colorado
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988