Simla
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Local offices in Simla
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Town of Simla Utility Billing
323 Pueblo Avenue, Simla, CO 80835
Help here
- Water, sewer, and trash billingPay bills or ask about water, sewer, and trash service.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofsimla.com
Library · Regional office
Simla Library
504 Washington Avenue, Simla, CO 80835
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books, use computers and Wi-Fi, and get help with printing and research.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pplibraries.org
Local office · City office
Town Hall and Administration
323 Pueblo Avenue, Simla, CO 80835
Help here
- Town services and informationAsk about town services, forms, and local rules.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofsimla.com
Local office · City office
Hope Community Center
Help here
- Community roomAsk Town Hall about reserving the community room for a meeting or community event.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofsimla.com
Town of Simla, Colorado website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Simla first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Fresh Start Center Food Pantry
Fresh Start Center
36 miles from the center of Simla7375 Adventure Way, Colorado Springs, CO 80923
Hours
- Tue10 AM to 4 PM
- Wed4 PM to 6 PM (1st of the month). First Wednesday of the month
- Thu10 AM to 4 PM
What to bring: Bring your own grocery bags or a reusable container. For a first visit, arrive at least 30 minutes before closing. The center may provide one-time service outside its designated ZIP code area.
Listed on freshstartcenter.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
True Life Community Church Food Pantry
True Life Community Church
38 miles from the center of Simla1857 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
Free grocery market
Crossfire Ministries
40 miles from the center of Simla3975 N. Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80917
Hours
- Tue10 AM to 3 PM
- Wed10 AM to 3 PM
- Thu10 AM to 3 PM
- Sat10 AM to 1 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
What to bring: Pre-register before receiving services. Bring bags for groceries. Arrive at least one hour before closing.
Listed on crossfireministries.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Holy Cross Lutheran Church Food Pantry
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
41 miles from the center of Simla4125 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
Food pantry
Silver Key Food Pantry
Silver Key Senior Services
43 miles from the center of Simla1605 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
Springs SDA Community Services
43 miles from the center of Simla1305 N Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 2:30 PM
- Sat1:30 PM to 4 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
Who can come: El Paso County
Listed on careandshare.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Simla
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
Colorado East Community Action Agency
1325 Colorado St Ste B700, Denver, CO 80222
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Elbert County
Simla is in Elbert County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Elbert County Human Services
75 Ute Avenue, Kiowa, CO 80117
Help here
- Food, cash, and medical assistanceApply for food, cash, or medical assistance programs.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and cases.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on elbertcounty-co.gov
Public health · Regional office
Douglas County Health Department WIC at Elizabeth Library
651 Beverly Street, Elizabeth, CO 80107
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programEligible families can get healthy food, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on elbertcounty-co.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
2-1-1 Colorado
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with housing, food, health care, work, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211colorado.org
Public health · County office
Elbert County Public Health
75 Ute Avenue, Kiowa, CO 80117
Help here
- Public health clinic and servicesGet public health services and make an appointment at the county clinic.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on elbertcounty-co.gov
Older adults · Regional office
East Central Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging
128 Colorado Avenue, Stratton, CO 80836
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportAsk about meals, transportation, caregiver support, and other services for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agewisecolorado.org
Veterans · County office
Elbert County Veteran Services
Help here
- Veteran benefits assistanceContact the county veterans service officer for help with veterans services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on elbertcounty-co.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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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