Thornton

Local offices in Thornton

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

• Human services · City office

  Community Connections

  9471 Dorothy Blvd., Thornton, CO 80229

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsStaff help residents find food, clothing, shelter, employment, and social support in the community.
  • Water bill assistanceEligible Thornton water customers can apply for a credit to help pay their water bill.Apply onlineRead more
  • Energy bill assistanceStaff help residents find programs that may help with past-due energy bills.Read more
  Call 720-977-5800DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on thorntonco.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Maiker Housing Partners

  Help here

  • Affordable housing and rental assistanceMaiker provides affordable housing and administers rental assistance programs for eligible Adams County residents.Apply online
  Call 303-227-2743Website

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

• Local office · City office

  City's Main Phone Line

  9500 Civic Center Drive, Thornton, CO 80229

  Help here

  • City information and assistanceResidents can call the city for help finding the right department or service.
  Call 303-538-7200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on thorntonco.gov

• Older adults · City office

  Thornton Active Adult Center

  11181 Colorado Blvd., Thornton, CO 80233

  Help here

  • Senior programs and servicesOlder adults can visit for city programs and connect with services for seniors.
  Call 303-255-7850DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on thorntonco.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Anythink Libraries

  9417 Huron St., Thornton, CO 80260

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can use library materials, computers, and learning programs at Anythink branches serving Adams County.
  Call 303-405-3200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Parks, Recreation and Community Programs

  11151 Colorado Blvd., Thornton, CO 80233

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and facilitiesResidents can take part in city recreation programs and use recreation facilities and pools.Apply online
  Call 303-255-7800DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on thorntonco.gov

City of Thornton website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Sacks of Love Food Pantry

  Struggle of Love Foundation

  11 miles from the center of Thornton

  12005 E. 45th Ave., Denver, CO 80239

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Every Monday - Friday starting at 1:00 PM

  Who can come: People in the community in need

  What to bring: Register for a time slot by text or in the Plentiful app.

  Call 720-923-6122DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Bienvenidos Food Bank

  11 miles from the center of Thornton

  3810 Pecos Street, Denver, CO 80211

  Hours

  • Thu10 AM to 12 PM; 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
  Call 303-433-6328DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Denver Community Fridges at Denver Dream Center

  Denver Community Fridges

  12 miles from the center of Thornton

  2758 Welton St, Denver, CO 80205

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Stop by anytime.

  Who can come: Anyone

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free grocery market

  Fresh Food Market

  Metro Caring

  12 miles from the center of Thornton

  1100 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.

  Call 303-860-7200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Love Thy Neighbor Food Pantry

  Cross Culture Church

  13 miles from the center of Thornton

  3995 N. Lewiston St., Aurora, CO 80011

  Hours

  • Sat10 AM to 12 PM

  What to bring: No signup is necessary. First come, first served.

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Aurora Interfaith

  13 miles from the center of Thornton

  1553 Clinton St., Aurora, CO 80010

  Hours

  • Mon9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Tue9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Wed9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Thu9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

  What to bring: Call to make a same-day appointment.

  Call 303-360-0260DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Thornton

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

Offices for all of Adams County

Thornton is in Adams County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Adams County Human Services

  11860 Pecos St., Suite 2200, Westminster, CO 80234

  Help here

  • Food, cash, and medical assistanceGet help applying for SNAP, cash assistance, and Medicaid.Apply online
  • Child care assistanceGet information and help with child care assistance.Read more
  Call 720-523-2700DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adamscountyco.gov

• Public health · County office

  Adams County Health Department WIC

  7190 Colorado Blvd., Suite 200, Commerce City, CO 80022

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportWIC offers eligible families food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
  Call 303-439-5990DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Adams County Child Support Services

  11860 Pecos St., Westminster, CO 80234

  Help here

  • Child support servicesApply for help establishing, changing, or enforcing a child support order.Apply online
  Call 720-523-2600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adamscountyco.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.
  Call 866-760-6489Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Adams County Health Department

  4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the department to find public health services and information for Adams County.
  Call 303-220-9200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Adams County Court Resource Center

  1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton, CO 80601

  Help here

  • Court self-helpGet help finding court forms and information for people representing themselves.
  Call 303-654-3213DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coloradojudicial.gov

Everything in Adams 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