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Local offices in Olney Springs
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Town of Olney Springs Town Hall
401 Warner Ave, Olney Springs, CO 81062
Help here
- Town office helpVisit or call the town office for help with town services and questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofolneysprings.colorado.gov
Older adults · City office
Olney Springs Senior Citizen Center
Help here
- Community activitiesThe town lists the center as a place for community events, including its yearly chili supper and holiday gathering.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofolneysprings.colorado.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Olney Springs first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free grocery market
Community Food Center
Solid Rock Community Development Corporation
61 miles from the center of Olney Springs3219 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
Food pantry
Silver Key Food Pantry
Silver Key Senior Services
62 miles from the center of Olney Springs1605 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.
Listed on silverkey.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
True Life Community Church Food Pantry
True Life Community Church
63 miles from the center of Olney Springs1857 Peterson Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80915
Hours
- Tue10 AM to 4 PM
- Wed10 AM to 4 PM
- Thu10 AM to 4 PM
Listed on truelifetoday.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Holy Cross Lutheran Church Food Pantry
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
65 miles from the center of Olney Springs4125 Constitution Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Hours
- Mon11 AM to 1 PM
- Tue11 AM to 1 PM
- Sat9 AM to 12 PM
What to bring: Call when you arrive to be added to the waitlist. Stay in your vehicle until staff call you, or go to the east door if you do not have a phone or vehicle.
Listed on holycrosscs.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Hillside Hub
Food to Power
65 miles from the center of Olney Springs1090 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
Food pantry
Charity's Hope Community Resources
65 miles from the center of Olney Springs2310 E Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Hours
- Wed10 AM to 1:30 PM
- Sat10 AM to 1:30 PM
Who can come: All in need
Listed on charityshopecs.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Olney Springs
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
Otero County Department of Human Services
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Olney Springs
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 Olney Springs. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
La Junta Workforce Center
Also helps young people
25 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)
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 6, 2026
American Job Center
Pueblo Workforce Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
37 miles away
212 West 3rd Street, Pueblo, CO 81003
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am-4:30 pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026
American Job Center
Walsenburg Workforce Center
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
59 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.
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 29, 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 Crowley County
Olney Springs is in Crowley County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Crowley County Department of Human Services
631 Main St., Suite 100, Ordway, CO 81063
Help here
- Human services assistanceAsk about county human services programs and how to apply for help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cdhs.nxt-dev.colorado.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Southeast Colorado Regional Housing Authority
Help here
- Housing assistanceContact the regional housing authority to ask about housing help in Crowley County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on secrha.net
Public health · County office
Crowley County Public Health
603 Main Street, Ordway, CO 81063
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county health office for local public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on crowleycounty.colorado.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 for Southeast Colorado
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 for free help finding local services and support in Southeast Colorado.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on srda.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Crowley Combined Court
110 East 6th Street, Room 303, Ordway, CO 81063
Help here
- Court self-helpContact the court's self-help service for information about court forms and legal processes.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coloradojudicial.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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oterocounty.colorado.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
- 2-1-1 for Southeast Colorado
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-762-6169 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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