Denver
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Local offices in Denver
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Denver Human Services
1200 Federal Blvd., Denver, CO 80204
Help here
- Benefits and emergency assistanceGet help applying for public benefits and ask about emergency help with basic needs.
- Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage, setting up child support, or addressing barriers to paying support.Read more
- Family and youth supportFind mentoring and support for young people and families involved with child welfare services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on denvergov.org
State office
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Unemployment Insurance Customer Service Lobby
707 17th St., Suite 150, Denver, CO 80202
Help here
- Unemployment insurance helpGet in-person help with an unemployment insurance claim.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cdle.colorado.gov
Housing help · City office
Department of Housing Stability (HOST)
201 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80202
Help here
- Housing and homelessness resourcesFind city housing resources and help for people facing homelessness.Read more
- Temporary Rental and Utility AssistanceEligible Denver renters may apply for rental help and related past-due water or energy bills.Apply onlineRead more
- Denver Property Tax ReliefEligible residents may apply for a partial refund of property taxes or rent paid.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on denvergov.org
Housing help · Regional office
Denver Housing Authority
Help here
- Affordable housing and housing vouchersFind information about affordable housing and housing choice vouchers for eligible households.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on denverhousing.org
Utilities · Regional office
Denver Water Customer Care
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on denverwater.org
Local office · Nonprofit
211 Colorado
711 Park Ave. West, Denver, CO 80205
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211colorado.org
Local office · City office
Agency for Human Rights and Community Partnerships
Help here
- Anti-discrimination helpGet information and help with discrimination concerns involving housing, work, education, or public services.
- Disability access helpAsk for disability access information, referrals, or help with an access concern about city services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on denvergov.org
Local office · City office
Denver 311
Help here
- City information and service requestsReport a city issue or ask for help finding a Denver city service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on denvergov.org
Human services · City office
Office of Children's Affairs
Help here
- Denver Great Kids Head StartFind Head Start and Early Head Start program locations for eligible Denver families.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on denvergov.org
Immigrant services · City office
Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs
Help here
- Immigrant and refugee navigationFind city information and connections to resources for immigrant and refugee residents.
- Immigrant legal services fundFind information about free or low-cost immigration legal help supported by the city.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on denvergov.org
Jobs and training · City office
Denver Workforce Services
201 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80202
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet help finding jobs, improving a resume, preparing for interviews, and finding training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on denvergov.org
Jobs and training · City office
Denver Workforce Center at Montbello
4685 Peoria St., Suite 251, Denver, CO 80239
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet in-person help with job searches, career planning, and training options.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on denvergov.org
State office
Colorado DMV Denver Northeast Driver License Office
4685 Peoria St., Suite 115, Denver, CO 80239
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a driver license, permit, or state identification card in person.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.colorado.gov
State office
Colorado DMV Denver Regional Service Center
1351 5th St., Suite 100, Denver, CO 80204
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsRenew a driver license, permit, or identification card, or apply for an identification card in person.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.colorado.gov
Library · City office
Denver Public Library
10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver, CO 80204
Help here
- Library servicesUse library materials, computers, learning resources, and programs at branches across Denver.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on denverlibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Denver Parks and Recreation
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on denvergov.org
City and County of Denver website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Denver first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Aurora Interfaith
1.4 miles from the center of Denver1553 Clinton St., Aurora, CO 80010
Hours
- Mon9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Tue9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Wed9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Thu9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
What to bring: Call to make a same-day appointment.
Listed on aurorainterfaith.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Friends of St. Andrew
Queen of Peace Catholic Parish
1.5 miles from the center of Denver1525 Dallas St., Aurora, CO 80010
Hours
- Mon10:15 AM to 12:30 PM. Hot meal
- Tue10:15 AM to 12:30 PM. Hot meal
- Wed10:15 AM to 12:30 PM. Hot meal; no food baskets Wednesday
- Thu10:15 AM to 12:30 PM. Hot meal
- Fri10:15 AM to 12:30 PM. Hot meal
Listed on queenofpeace.net, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Sacks of Love Food Pantry
Struggle of Love Foundation
2 miles from the center of Denver12005 E. 45th Ave., Denver, CO 80239
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Every Monday - Friday starting at 1:00 PM
Who can come: People in the community in need
What to bring: Register for a time slot by text or in the Plentiful app.
Listed on struggleoflovefoundation.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Little Flower Assistance Center
Catholic Charities of Denver
2 miles from the center of Denver11149 E. 14th Ave., Aurora, CO 80010
Hours
- Mon9:30 AM to 3 PM
- Wed9:30 AM to 3 PM
- Thu9:30 AM to 3 PM
Who can come: People in Aurora and people in Denver ZIP codes 80231, 80239, and 80249
What to bring: Adults in the household need a valid photo ID and current proof of address. Each child needs a birth certificate, immunization record, school ID, or baptismal certificate.
Listed on ccdenver.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Love Thy Neighbor Food Pantry
Cross Culture Church
4.4 miles from the center of Denver3995 N. Lewiston St., Aurora, CO 80011
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM
What to bring: No signup is necessary. First come, first served.
Listed on crossculturedenver.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Ansar Pantry
4.6 miles from the center of Denver16251 E. Colfax Ave., Suite 208, Aurora, CO 80011
Hours
- Sat9:30 AM to 12 PM. Walk-in or by appointment
Listed on adamscountyco.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Denver
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
Food Bank of the Rockies
20600 East 38th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80011
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
City and County of Denver Department of Human Services
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Denver County
Denver is in Denver County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Denver Human Services
1200 Federal Blvd., Denver, CO 80204
Help here
- Food, cash, and child care benefitsApply for food, cash, and child care help through Denver Human Services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on denvergov.org
Public health · County office
Denver Health WIC
501 28th St., Denver, CO 80205
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get food benefits and nutrition support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on denverhealth.org
Child support · County office
Denver Child Support Services
2929 W. 10th Ave., Denver, CO 80204
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage, setting up child support, or enforcing an order.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on denvergov.org
Housing help · Regional office
Denver Housing Authority
1401 Mariposa St., Denver, CO 80204
Help here
- Affordable housing and vouchersFind affordable rental housing and learn how to apply for housing assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on denverhousing.org
Public health · County office
Public Health Institute at Denver Health
660 N. Bannock St., 2nd Floor, Denver, CO 80204
Help here
- Public health clinicsGet public health services such as immunizations, sexual health care, and tuberculosis care.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on phidenverhealth.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Denver Courts Self-Help Centers
1437 Bannock St., Room 281, Denver, CO 80202
Help here
- Court forms and procedures helpGet help understanding court procedures and finding or completing court forms.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coloradojudicial.gov
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
- 211 Colorado
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 866-760-6489 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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