El Paso County
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Local offices in El Paso County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
El Paso County Department of Human Services
1675 Garden of the Gods Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Help here
- Food, medical, and cash assistanceGet help applying for food, medical, and cash assistance and submit documents for benefits.Apply online
- EBT card servicesGet help with EBT card services at the main office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.elpasoco.com
Public health · County office
El Paso County Public Health WIC
1675 W. Garden of the Gods Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible families can get food benefits, nutrition information, breastfeeding support, and referrals.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on elpasocountyhealth.org
Housing help · County office
El Paso County Housing Authority
9 E. Vermijo Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Help here
- Affordable housing resourcesLearn about county housing programs and affordable housing resources at the Housing Authority office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on admin.elpasoco.com
Courts and legal help · State office
El Paso County Court Self-Help Center
El Paso County Judicial Building, 270 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Help here
- Court forms and procedure helpGet help understanding court forms, procedures, and possible next steps in a case.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coloradojudicial.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging
14 S. Chestnut St., Colorado Springs, CO 80905
Help here
- Aging and caregiver resourcesOlder adults and caregivers can find help with meals, transportation, health coverage, and in-home support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agefriendlypikespeak.org
Veterans · County office
El Paso County Veterans Services Office
5850 Championship View #130, Colorado Springs, CO 80922
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and filing claims for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.elpasoco.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
Pikes Peak Workforce Center
1675 Garden of the Gods Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Help here
- Job search and workforce supportGet help finding work, training, and career services at the workforce center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ppwfc.org
State office
Colorado Springs State Driver License Office
2447 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Help here
- Driver licenses and ID cardsApply for or renew a Colorado driver license, permit, or identification card.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.colorado.gov
Library · Regional office
Pikes Peak Library District
Help here
- Library cards and resourcesGet a library card and borrow books, media, and digital resources across the library district.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ppld.org
El Paso County, Colorado website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in El Paso County, closest to the center of Colorado Springs first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Holy Cross Lutheran Church Food Pantry
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
0.7 miles from the center of Colorado 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
Crossfire Ministries
1.6 miles from the center of Colorado Springs3975 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
Springs SDA Community Services
2.1 miles from the center of Colorado Springs1305 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
Food pantry
Charity's Hope Community Resources
2.5 miles from the center of Colorado 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
Food pantry
True Life Community Church Food Pantry
True Life Community Church
3.3 miles from the center of Colorado 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
Silver Key Food Pantry
Silver Key Senior Services
4 miles from the center of Colorado 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
Nonprofits that serve El Paso 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
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
El Paso County
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in El Paso 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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988