Manzanola

Local offices in Manzanola

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  Town of Manzanola

  301 N. Park Ave, Manzanola, CO 81058

  Help here

  • Town officeVisit or call the town office for help with town services and information.
  • Water bill paymentPay your water bill online or at the Town Hall front desk.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 719-462-5544DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofmanzanola.colorado.gov

Town of Manzanola website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Manzanola first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Free grocery market

  Community Food Center

  Solid Rock Community Development Corporation

  67 miles from the center of Manzanola

  3219 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.

  Call 719-985-8935DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on solidrockcdc.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Silver Key Food Pantry

  Silver Key Senior Services

  68 miles from the center of Manzanola

  1605 S. Murray Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80916

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 4 PM. Closed the first 7 days of each month, except emergency food
  • Tue9 AM to 4 PM. Closed the first 7 days of each month, except emergency food
  • Wed9 AM to 4 PM. Closed the first 7 days of each month, except emergency food
  • Thu9 AM to 4 PM. Closed the first 7 days of each month, except emergency food
  • Fri9 AM to 4 PM. Closed the first 7 days of each month, except emergency food

  Who can come: Qualifying Silver Key members. Emergency food is available to all ages by phone.

  What to bring: Call to register as a Silver Key member. Bring household income information for all household members.

  Call 719-884-2300DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on silverkey.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Manzanola

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Manzanola

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 Manzanola. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  La Junta Workforce Center

  Also helps young people

  20 miles away

  17 W 4th St, La Junta, CO 81050

  Hours: Mon - Fri 8:a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by appointment, Closed for lunch 12-1 (effect 11/30/21 walk in Tues. 8-5)

  Call 719-383-3191DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 6, 2026

• American Job Center

  Pueblo Workforce Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  42 miles away

  212 West 3rd Street, Pueblo, CO 81003

  Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am-4:30 pm

  Call 719-562-3731DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

• American Job Center

  Walsenburg Workforce Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  60 miles away

  201 E. 5th Street, Suite 19, Walsenburg, CO 81089

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5pm Mon - Wed, Walkins, Thur - Fri, by appointment only. Closed 12-1 for Lunch.

  Call 719-738-2372DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 29, 2026

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 Otero County

Manzanola is in Otero County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · Regional office

  2-1-1 Colorado

  Help here

  • Help finding local resourcesCall or search online to find local help with basic needs, housing, food, health care, and other services.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211colorado.org

• Housing help · Regional office

  La Junta/Otero County Housing Authority

  Help here

  • Affordable housing and rental assistanceApply for affordable housing or ask about rental assistance and Section 8 vouchers.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lajuntahousing.org

• Older adults · County office

  Otero County DHS Adult Services

  13 W. 3rd Street, Room 110, La Junta, CO 81050

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resourcesGet help finding long-term care, disability resources, and applications for support programs.
  • Adult protective servicesContact the office to report abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an older or at-risk adult.
  Call 719-383-3166DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oterocounty.colorado.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Lower Arkansas Valley Area Agency on Aging

  13 W. 3rd Street, Room 110, La Junta, CO 81050

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource helpOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding services and applying for benefits.
  • Meals and legal services for older adultsCall to ask about home delivered meals, community meals, or legal help for older adults.
  Call 719-383-3166DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oterocounty.colorado.gov

• Veterans · County office

  Otero County Veterans Service Office

  Otero County Courthouse, 13 W. 3rd St., Room 110, La Junta, CO 81050

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet free help with veterans benefits and services.
  Call 719-383-3148DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vets.colorado.gov

• Public health · County office

  Otero County Health Department

  13 W. 3rd St., Suite 111, La Junta, CO 81050

  Call 719-383-3040DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oterocounty.colorado.gov

Everything in Otero County

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