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Local offices in Grand Lake
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Grand Lake Town Hall
1026 Park Avenue, Grand Lake, CO 80447
Help here
- Town services and water billsContact Town Hall about town services, water and sewer bills, and payment arrangements if you have a hardship.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofgrandlake.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Grand Lake Center
301 Marina Drive, Grand Lake, CO 80447
Help here
- Fitness and community activitiesUse the fitness center, take a class, or use the gym and community spaces.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on grandlakecenter.com
Library · Regional office
Juniper Library at Grand Lake
316 Garfield, Grand Lake, CO 80447
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow materials, use public computers and printing, or join library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gcld.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Grand Lake first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Bienvenidos Food Bank
55 miles from the center of Grand Lake3810 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 Seventh Circle Music Collective
Denver Community Fridges
56 miles from the center of Grand Lake2935 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
Denver Community Fridges at Re:Vision
Denver Community Fridges
56 miles from the center of Grand Lake3800 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
57 miles from the center of Grand Lake1212 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
57 miles from the center of Grand Lake2758 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
57 miles from the center of Grand Lake1100 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 Grand Lake
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
Mountain Family Center
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Grand Lake
American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.
CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Grand Lake. These are the closest.
American Job Center
Workforce Boulder County
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
33 miles away
1333 Iris Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304
Hours: 8:00-4:30PM Monday-Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 29, 2026
American Job Center
Workforce Boulder County Longmont
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
39 miles away
515 Coffman Street, Suite 110, Longmont, CO 80501
Hours: 8:00-4:30PM Monday-Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 29, 2026
American Job Center
Larimer County Economic & Workforce Development
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
46 miles away
200 West Oak Street, Suite 5000, Fort Collins, CO 80521
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 1, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Colorado
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Rural Workforce Development Board
1045 W. 6th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003
Workforce board
Colorado Workforce Development Council
633 17th Street, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80202
Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.
Offices for all of Grand County
Grand Lake is in Grand County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Grand County Department of Human Services
129 E. Byers Ave., Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesApply for food, cash, medical, child care, and child support services.Apply online
- Child and adult protectionContact the department for help protecting children and vulnerable adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.grand.co.us
Housing help · County office
Grand County Housing Authority
612 Hemlock St., Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451
Help here
- Affordable and senior housingApply for affordable rental housing and ask about senior housing options.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.grand.co.us
Public health · County office
Grand County Public Health
150 Moffat Ave., Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451
Help here
- Public health and immunizationsGet immunizations, health information, and referrals for adults and children.
- WICGet food and nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
- Home care and senior mealsAsk about non-medical home care and meal programs for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.grand.co.us
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Health Solutions West
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesGet information about mental health, psychiatry, and addiction services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.grand.co.us
Courts and legal help · State office
14th Judicial District Self-Help Program, Grand County
307 Moffat Ave., Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451
Help here
- Court self-helpGet forms and general court information if you are representing yourself.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coloradojudicial.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Vintage, Area Agency on Aging for Grand County
Help here
- Older adult and caregiver supportGet connected to services and resources for older adults and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yourvintage.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 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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