Edgewater
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Local offices in Edgewater
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Edgewater Utilities
1800 Harlan St, Edgewater, CO 80214
Help here
- Utility billing and assistancePay your utility bill or contact the city about water, sewer, and other utility services.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on edgewaterco.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
211 Colorado
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, health, work, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211colorado.org
Local office · City office
Edgewater Civic Center and City Offices
1800 Harlan St, Edgewater, CO 80214
Help here
- City services and resident helpContact city staff or submit a request for help with city services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on edgewaterco.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Edgewater Fitness Center
1800 Harlan St, Edgewater, CO 80214
Help here
- Recreation and senior activitiesJoin fitness classes, senior programs, or other recreation activities at the Civic Center.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on edgewaterco.gov
Library · Regional office
Edgewater Library
1800 Harlan St, Edgewater, CO 80214
Help here
- Library servicesVisit for books, public computers, study space, and library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jeffcolibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Edgewater first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Denver Community Fridges at Seventh Circle Music Collective
Denver Community Fridges
2.6 miles from the center of Edgewater2935 W 7th Ave, Denver, CO 80204
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Stop by anytime.
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on denvercommunityfridges.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Bienvenidos Food Bank
3.3 miles from the center of Edgewater3810 Pecos Street, Denver, CO 80211
Hours
- Thu10 AM to 12 PM; 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Listed on bienvenidosfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Denver Community Fridges at Re:Vision
Denver Community Fridges
3.3 miles from the center of Edgewater3800 Morrison Rd., Denver, CO 80219
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Stop by anytime.
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on denvercommunityfridges.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Denver Inner City Parish Food Pantry
Denver Inner City Parish
3.4 miles from the center of Edgewater1212 Mariposa Street, Denver, CO 80204
Hours
- Tue11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
- Wed4 PM to 7 PM
- Thu1 PM to 4 PM
- Sat9 AM to 12 PM (1st of the month)
Listed on dicp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Denver Community Fridges at Denver Dream Center
Denver Community Fridges
4.5 miles from the center of Edgewater2758 Welton St, Denver, CO 80205
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Stop by anytime.
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on denvercommunityfridges.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Fresh Food Market
Metro Caring
4.8 miles from the center of Edgewater1100 E. 18th Ave., Denver, CO 80218
Hours
- Mon9:15 AM to 11:30 AM; 12:45 PM to 3 PM
- Tue9:15 AM to 11:30 AM; 12:45 PM to 3 PM; 6 PM to 7:30 PM
- Wed9:15 AM to 11:30 AM; 12:45 PM to 3 PM
- Thu9:15 AM to 11:30 AM. Closed first Thursday of each month.; 12:45 PM to 3 PM. Closed first Thursday of each month.
What to bring: Appointments are required. No documentation, identification, or proof of need is necessary.
Listed on metrocaring.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Edgewater
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
Jefferson County
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Jefferson County
Edgewater is in Jefferson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Jefferson County Human Services
900 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401
Help here
- Public benefits and family supportApply for food, cash, child care, energy, and health benefits, and get help with child support and family services.Apply online
- Housing and homelessness resourcesFind county housing assistance and homelessness resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffco.us
Community action · Nonprofit
The Action Center
8755 West 14th Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80215
Help here
- Basic needs and stability supportGet help with food, clothing, utility bills, housing resources, and family support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on theactioncenter.org
Public health · County office
Jefferson County WIC
645 Parfet Street, Lakewood, CO 80215
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible families can get healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffco.us
Child support · County office
Jefferson County Child Support Services
3500 Illinois Street, Suite 1300, Golden, CO 80401
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help setting up or changing support orders, establishing parentage, and enforcing support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffco.us
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 Colorado
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, jobs, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211colorado.org
Housing help · Regional office
Jefferson County Housing Authority
7490 West 45th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Help here
- Affordable housing and rent assistanceGet information about affordable housing and rent assistance in Jefferson County.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on foothillsrh.org
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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988