Adams County
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Local offices in Adams County
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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
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.
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
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adamscountyco.gov
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 Colorado
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, jobs, and other needs.
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.
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coloradojudicial.gov
Older adults · Regional office
DRCOG Area Agency on Aging
1001 17th St., Suite 700, Denver, CO 80202
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet information, options counseling, and help finding long-term services and supports.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on drcog.org
Veterans · County office
Adams County Veteran Service Office
11860 Pecos St., Suite 2300, Westminster, CO 80234
Help here
- Veterans benefits claimsGet free help applying for veterans benefits and health care enrollment.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adamscountyco.gov
Emergency help · County office
Adams County Office of Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsFind local emergency alerts and guidance for preparing for hazards.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adamscountyco.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Adams County Workforce and Business Center at Aurora
3155 N. Chambers Road, Unit C, Aurora, CO 80011
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, resumes, career counseling, and training options.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cdle.colorado.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Adams County Workforce and Business Center at Westminster
11860 Pecos St., Suite 2200, Westminster, CO 80234
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, resumes, career counseling, and training options.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cdle.colorado.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Adams County Workforce and Business Center at Brighton
36 S. 18th Ave., Unit A, Brighton, CO 80601
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, resumes, career counseling, and employment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cdle.colorado.gov
State office
State Driver License Office at Adams County Western Services Center
12200 N. Pecos St., Westminster, CO 80234
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a Colorado driver license or identification card.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.colorado.gov
Library · Regional office
Anythink Libraries
Help here
- Public library servicesGet a library card and use books, digital resources, programs, and learning support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on anythinklibraries.org
Adams County, Colorado website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Adams County, 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 Thornton12005 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.
Listed on struggleoflovefoundation.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Bienvenidos Food Bank
11 miles from the center of Thornton3810 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
12 miles from the center of Thornton2758 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
Free grocery market
Fresh Food Market
Metro Caring
12 miles from the center of Thornton1100 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
Love Thy Neighbor Food Pantry
Cross Culture Church
13 miles from the center of Thornton3995 N. Lewiston St., Aurora, CO 80011
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM
What to bring: No signup is necessary. First come, first served.
Listed on crossculturedenver.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Aurora Interfaith
13 miles from the center of Thornton1553 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.
Listed on aurorainterfaith.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Adams County
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
Adams County Human Services Department
11860 Pecos St., Westminster, CO 80234
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns 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
Talk to a person
- 2-1-1 Colorado
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 866-760-6489 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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