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Programs in Colorado
Colorado programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Colorado Department of Human Services
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
In Colorado, SNAP is called Food Assistance.
Food Assistance helps eligible households buy groceries each month.
Ways to apply:OnlinePaperIn person
Colorado Department of Human Services
Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer
In Colorado, Summer EBT is called SUN Bucks.
Summer EBT provides grocery benefits to eligible school-age children during summer break.
Ways to apply:Online
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Colorado WIC
WIC provides food benefits, nutrition support, and breastfeeding help to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhoneIn person
Colorado Department of Education
National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program
School meal programs help participating schools serve breakfast and lunch to students.
Checked on October 8, 2026
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