Empire
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Local offices in Empire
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Empire Town Hall
30 E. Park Avenue, Empire, CO 80438
Help here
- Town services and water and sewer informationContact the town office for help with town business and information about water and sewer service.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofempire.colorado.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Empire first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Denver Community Fridges at Re:Vision
Denver Community Fridges
34 miles from the center of Empire3800 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 Community Fridges at Seventh Circle Music Collective
Denver Community Fridges
35 miles from the center of Empire2935 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
Community Ministry of Southwest Denver Food Bank
Community Ministry of Southwest Denver
36 miles from the center of Empire1755 S. Zuni, Denver, CO 80223
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 1 PM
- Tue1 PM to 4 PM
- Wed10 AM to 1 PM; 5:30 PM to 7 PM
- Thu10 AM to 1 PM
Listed on comministry-denver.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Bienvenidos Food Bank
36 miles from the center of Empire3810 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 Inner City Parish Food Pantry
Denver Inner City Parish
36 miles from the center of Empire1212 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
37 miles from the center of Empire2758 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
Nonprofits that serve Empire
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
Summit County Community and Senior Center
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Clear Creek County
Empire is in Clear Creek County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Clear Creek County Human Services
1969 Miner Street, 2nd Floor, Idaho Springs, CO 80452; 405 Argentine Street, Georgetown, CO 80444
Help here
- Food and basic benefitsApply for food and other public benefits through County Human Services.Apply online
- Medical assistanceGet help applying for Medicaid and CHP+ coverage.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clearcreekcounty.us
Child support · County office
Clear Creek County Child Support Services
405 Argentine Street, Georgetown, CO 80444
Help here
- Child support servicesApply for help setting up and enforcing child support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clearcreekcounty.us
Community action · Regional office
Northwest Colorado Council of Governments Energy Program
249 Warren Avenue, Silverthorne, CO 80498
Help here
- Home weatherization and energy upgradesApply for eligible home energy upgrades that can help reduce heating and utility costs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwccog.org
Public health · County office
Clear Creek County Public Health
1969 Miner Street, 2nd Floor, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
Help here
- Public health careGet immunizations, health checks, family planning, and other public health services.
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Get nutrition support and food benefits for eligible mothers and young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clearcreekcounty.us
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Jefferson Center for Mental Health, Clear Creek services
1969 Miner Street, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
Help here
- Mental health supportGet behavioral health support by appointment in Idaho Springs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clearcreekcounty.us
Courts and legal help · State office
Clear Creek County Combined Court
405 Argentine Street, Georgetown, CO 80444
Help here
- Court and legal informationGet information about traffic matters, small claims, civil cases, and court forms.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clearcreekcounty.us
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.
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