Fruita
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Local offices in Fruita
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Regional office
Western Colorado 211
1129 Colorado Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, health, employment, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wc211.org
Utilities · City office
City of Fruita Utility Billing
325 E Aspen Avenue, Fruita, CO 81521
Help here
- Utility bills and serviceGet help with City sewer, trash, recycling, and eligible irrigation service accounts and bills.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on fruita.org
Local office · City office
Fruita Housing Authority
Help here
- Affordable housing coordinationContact the Authority for information about its affordable housing work and housing projects in Fruita.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on fruita.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Fruita Community Center
324 N Coulson Street, Fruita, CO 81521
Help here
- Community recreationUse the City's recreation center for fitness, swimming, sports, and community activities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on fruita.org
Local office · City office
Fruita Civic Center
325 E Aspen Avenue, Fruita, CO 81521
Help here
- City services and informationVisit or call the City to ask about city services, records, licenses, and City Council matters.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on fruita.org
Older adults · City office
Fruita Senior Center
324 N Coulson Street, Fruita, CO 81521
Help here
- Programs for adults 55 and olderAdults 55 and older can visit for social activities, classes, and senior programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on fruita.org
Library · Regional office
Fruita Branch Library
324 N Coulson Street, Fruita, CO 81521
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use public computers, Wi-Fi, printing, copying, scanning, and meeting rooms.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mesacountylibraries.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Fruita
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
Mesa County Public Health
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Mesa County
Fruita is in Mesa County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Mesa County Department of Human Services
510 29-1/2 Rd., Grand Junction, CO 81504
Help here
- Public benefits and family servicesGet help applying for food, cash, and other family support benefits.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the county human services office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cdhs.nxt-dev.colorado.gov
Public health · County office
Grand Junction WIC Clinic
510 29 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81504
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on coloradowic.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Grand Junction Housing Authority
8 Foresight Circle, Grand Junction, CO 81505
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about affordable housing and rental assistance programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gjha.org
Local office · Nonprofit
Western Colorado 211
1129 Colorado Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, health care, jobs, and other needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wc211.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Mesa County Justice Center
125 N. Spruce St., Grand Junction, CO 81501
Help here
- Court self-help and process informationAsk general questions about court forms, filing steps, and court processes.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on coloradojudicial.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Colorado
510 29 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81504
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding in-home support, meals, transportation, and other services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.mesacounty.us
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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
- Western Colorado 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 970-244-8400 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988