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IMPORTANT: You may not need to complete a SNAP interview if you submit certain verifications like proof of income from the last 30 days, proof a job has ended, or proof of citizenship/identity. Your employer can fill out the Verification of Employment/Loss of Income Form (also available in Spanish) as proof of current income or proof a job has ended. Submit documents in person at the Human Services Center, the Aurora Services Center (3155 Chambers Rd., C), at an outreach site, online at Colorado.gov/PEAK, or via fax at 720.523.2380.

Live Chat Now Available!

Live Chat is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., to assist with public assistance questions, including Food Assistance (SNAP), Medicaid, Colorado Works (TANF), and Adult Financial programs. To start a conversation with a customer service representative, click the black "Live Chat" button in the lower right corner of this page.

Mobile Check-In Available Now

We’re now offering mobile check-in for many services at the Adams County Human Services Center. When you arrive, visit mobilecheckin.adcogov.org to select your service and get in line. You will be notified via text that your visit was created, when you’re next in line, and when it’s time to enter the building.

Schedule an Appointment

Some of our services are now available via appointment! Click here to see what services are available for appointments and to schedule an appointment.

SNAP

Need help paying for food? Learn how to apply for SNAP/Food Assistance below! ⇓

Need help paying for food? If you and your family are food insecure apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) now. Applications can take up to 30 days to process, so don’t wait!

  • Submit a paper application to 11860 Pecos St. Westminster, CO 80234
  • Apply online through Colorado PEAK: Colorado.gov/PEAK
  • Apply over the phone through Hunger Free Colorado: 720.382.2920

All applications must include a name, address, and signature. Be proactive! Turn in proof of all current income in your home and respond to “Request for More Information” letters.

Not sure if you qualify? Screen for eligibility here: AdamsSNAP.benefitslaunch.org

Approved for SNAP? You’ll Need an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Card  ⇓

Did you know you can get an EBT card before your eligibility is determined? An EBT card can be mailed to you within 7-10 business days, OR you can stop by the Human Services Center or Aurora Services Center to pick one up during normal business hours.

If you need a replacement card, please call 1.888.328.2656.

For more information about EBT, visit Colorado EBT.

Learn more about EBT scam awareness in this video.

Printable SNAP Application Resources  ⇓

All applications must include a name, address, and signature. Be proactive! Turn in proof of all current income in your home and respond to “Request for More Information” letters. 

You may not need to complete a SNAP interview if you submit certain verifications like proof of income from the last 30 days, proof a job has ended, or proof of citizenship/identity. Your employer can fill out the Verification of Employment/Loss of Income Form (also available in Spanish) as proof of current income or proof a job has ended. 

Statewide Links  ⇓

Check the status of your public assistance application & benefits on your own!  ⇓

Avoid the long wait times! Check the status of your benefits online at Colorado.gov/PEAK or on the My CO Benefits mobile app available through the Apple and Google Play app stores. Visit PEAKoutreach.com/training, click on “Training Resources” then click on “User Guides” for step-by-step instructions on how to check your application and benefit status through Colorado PEAK.

Are you waiting for your SNAP/Food Assistance Application to be processed?  ⇓

An application for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can take up to 30 days. While waiting on your case to be processed visit CookingMatters.org/Stretch-SNAP-Dollars for five tips from Cooking Matters on how to stretch your food dollars. Visit adcocrmap.org to view an interactive community resource map for other resources throughout Adams County.

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement  ⇓

In accordance with federal civil rights laws and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Programs that receive federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and programs HHS directly operates are also prohibited from discrimination under federal civil rights laws and HHS regulations.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the agency (state or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or who have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINTS INVOLVING USDA PROGRAMS
USDA provides federal financial assistance for many food security and hunger reduction programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) and others. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) (found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office) or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

  1. Mail: Food and Nutrition Service, USDA, 1320 Braddock Place, Room 334, Alexandria, VA 22314; or
  2. Fax: 833.256.1665 or 202.690.7442; or
  3. Phone: 833.620.1071; or
  4. Email: [email protected]

For any other information regarding SNAP issues, persons should either contact the USDA SNAP hotline number at 800.221.5689, which is also in Spanish, or call the state information/hotline numbers (click the link for a listing of hotline numbers by state) found online at: SNAP hotline.

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