Food, Housing and Utility Assistance
- Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) – Applications are accepted November 1-April 30 each year.
- The HUD Resource Locator – Public Housing Authorities operate federal housing programs such as the housing choice voucher and the public housing programs. As well, they often operate other types of affordable housing and self-sufficiency programs.
- Food Assistance Arapahoe County – Assists low-income individuals with the costs of purchasing food.
- The Summer Food Service Program – Funded by the USDA; helps schools and community-based sites like churches and rec centers offer free meals to kids and teens up to 18 years old throughout the summer.
- Valley View Cares – A free food market for those in need in the greater southwest Denver area; partner of Food Bank of the Rockies.
- The Village Resource Center – Provided by Hope United Methodist Church; helps individuals access resources such as prescription assistance, rental assistance, profesional counseling, mental health services, and spiritual direction.
- Food Pantries in Aurora, CO – A listing of local pantries, soup kitchens, food shelves, and other food help.
- TLC Meals on Wheels South Metro Denver – Provides hot meals to seniors in the south metro Denver area.
- Meals on Wheels (Volunteers of America Colorado Branch) – Provides meals to home-bound seniors throughout the Denver metro area.
- Food Bank of the Rockies – Find a pantry by zip code.
- MORE Life Center – Provides legal aid, food pantry, support services, and resources; located in Aurora, CO.
- Integrated Family Community Services – Provides basic human services and enrichment programs to low-income families in Centennial, Englewood, Glendale, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Lone Tree, Sheridan, and unincorporated Arapahoe County.
- Douglas/Elbert Task Force – Thrift store and assistance with food, energy bills, and emergency services.
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – The Food Assistance program in Colorado via the Colorado Department of Human Services. SNAP provides food benefits to low-income households.
- Helping Our People Excel (HOPE) – Thrift store and wheelchair accessible food pantry located in Englewood, CO.
- Personal Affordable Living – PAL is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Corporation organized for the sole purpose of establishing high quality, affordable, community housing for adults with Developmental Disabilities.
- Home Builders Foundation of Metro Denver – The mission of the Home Builders Foundation is to provide opportunities for individuals and families with disabilities to achieve quality of life and positively enrich their community.
- The Homeownership, Education and Resource Opportunities (HERO) Alliance – is a nonprofit organization that provides education, resources, and assistance for people with disabilities seeking homeownership in Colorado.
- Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. – a Denver-based nonprofit organization that provides housing and a variety of housing-related services for the region’s low-income, elderly and disabled residents.
- Renter/Homeowner Access Modification Program (RHAMP) – RHAMP is a grant program funded by the City of Denver, Office of Economic Development’s Division of Business and Housing Services and operated by DURA.
- Findhelp.org – Can help you find food assistance, help paying bills, and other free or reduced cost programs, including new programs for the COVID-19 pandemic
- Landlord Rental Assistance Help – Rental assistance programs can help you and your tenants cover missed payments and underpayments caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Spanish
- The Emergency Rental Assistance program – Find financial assistance for rent. Spanish
- Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program – The State has launched their Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program.