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Local offices in Lyons
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Utilities · City office
Town of Lyons Utilities
432 5th Avenue, Lyons, CO 80540
Help here
- Utility billing and payment helpGet help paying your town water, wastewater, and electric bills, or ask about a low-income paper-bill fee exemption.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townoflyons.com
Local office · City office
Town of Lyons Town Hall
432 5th Avenue, Lyons, CO 80540
Help here
- Town services and resident helpContact Town Hall for help with town services and questions about local government.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townoflyons.com
Older adults · City office
Walt Self Senior Center
335 Railroad Avenue, Lyons, CO 80540
Help here
- Senior programs and activitiesFind town programs and activities for older adults at the senior center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townoflyons.com
Library · Regional office
Lyons Regional Library District
451 4th Avenue, Lyons, CO 80540
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow materials, use public computers, or ask staff for help finding information.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lyons.colibraries.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Lyons first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Bienvenidos Food Bank
34 miles from the center of Lyons3810 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 Denver Dream Center
Denver Community Fridges
36 miles from the center of Lyons2758 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
Food pantry
Denver Inner City Parish Food Pantry
Denver Inner City Parish
37 miles from the center of Lyons1212 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
Free grocery market
Fresh Food Market
Metro Caring
37 miles from the center of Lyons1100 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
Food pantry
Denver Community Fridges at Seventh Circle Music Collective
Denver Community Fridges
37 miles from the center of Lyons2935 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
38 miles from the center of Lyons3800 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
Nonprofits that serve Lyons
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
Community Food Share
650 S. Taylor Ave., Louisville, CO 80027
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
Boulder County Community Programs
3482 N. Broadway, Boulder, CO 80304
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Boulder County
Lyons is in Boulder County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Boulder County Human Services
515 Coffman St., Longmont, CO 80501
Help here
- Food and financial assistanceApply for food, cash, health coverage, and other support for your household.Apply online
- Child care assistanceGet help paying for child care while you work, look for work, or attend school.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bouldercounty.gov
Community action · County office
Boulder County Community Action Programs
3482 Broadway St., Boulder, CO 80304
Help here
- Community Action ProgramsFind programs and support that help people with low incomes build financial stability.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bouldercounty.gov
Public health · County office
Boulder County WIC, Longmont
515 Coffman St., Second Floor, Longmont, CO 80501
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programWIC provides food benefits, nutrition education, and health referrals for pregnant or postpartum people and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bouldercounty.gov
Child support · County office
Boulder County Child Support Services
515 Coffman St., Longmont, CO 80501
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help setting up, changing, or enforcing a child support order.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bouldercounty.gov
Housing help · County office
Boulder County Housing Authority
518 Coffman St., Longmont, CO 80501
Help here
- Affordable housingFind affordable rental homes and housing programs for people who qualify.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bouldercounty.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Colorado
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211colorado.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
- 2-1-1 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.
Call 988Text 988