Florence
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Local offices in Florence
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
City of Florence Water Billing
600 West 3rd Street, Florence, CO 81226
Help here
- Water bills and payment questionsContact the Utility Billing Clerk with questions about your city water bill or payment.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofflorenceco.gov
Local office · Regional office
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
Florence City Hall
600 West 3rd Street, Florence, CO 81226
Help here
- City services and referralsContact City Hall for help finding the right city department or service.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofflorenceco.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Florence Senior Community Center
100 Railroad Street, Florence, CO 81226
Help here
- Senior meals and community activitiesThe center offers meals, activities, and community programs for local seniors.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on florenceseniorcenter.com
Library · Regional office
John C. Fremont Library District
130 Church Avenue, Florence, CO 81226
Help here
- Library materials and public computersVisit the library to borrow materials, use public computers, or get help with printing and research.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jcfld.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Florence first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free grocery market
Community Food Center
Solid Rock Community Development Corporation
34 miles from the center of Florence3219 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
34 miles from the center of Florence1090 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
Free grocery market
Manitou Springs Food Pantry
St. Andrew’s Community Center
35 miles from the center of Florence808 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, CO 80829
Hours
- Wed12 PM to 12:30 PM. Seniors; 12:30 PM to 2 PM. All shoppers welcome
- Thu6 PM to 7 PM. All shoppers welcome
- Fri12 PM to 2 PM. All shoppers welcome
Who can come: All are welcome
Listed on staccmanitou.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Sacred Heart Food Pantry
Sacred Heart Parish
35 miles from the center of Florence2021 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
35 miles from the center of Florence2808 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
35 miles from the center of Florence14 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
Nonprofits that serve Florence
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
Offices for all of Fremont County
Florence is in Fremont County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Fremont County Department of Human Services
172 Justice Center Road, Cañon City, CO 81212
Help here
- Public benefits and human servicesContact the department to ask about county human services and public benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fremontcountyco.gov
Public health · County office
Fremont County Department of Public Health and Environment
201 N. 6th Street, Cañon City, CO 81212
Help here
- Public health servicesThe department provides public health services for Fremont County residents.
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children with food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fremontcountyco.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Solvista Health
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesContact Solvista Health for behavioral health services in Fremont County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on solvistahealth.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Fremont County Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator
136 Justice Center Road, Cañon City, CO 81212
Help here
- Court self-helpThe coordinator helps people representing themselves understand court forms and case procedures.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coloradojudicial.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Upper Arkansas Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportThe agency connects adults age 60 and older in Fremont County with aging services and caregiver support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on uaacog.com
Veterans · County office
Fremont County Veteran Services
615 Macon Ave., Room 203, Cañon City, CO 81212
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceThe county veteran services office helps veterans and their families with benefits questions and claims.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fremontcountyco.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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