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Local offices in Brighton
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Housing help · Regional office
Brighton Housing Authority
22 S. 4th Avenue, Suite 202, Brighton, CO 80601
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher programGet information about applying for housing assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher program.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on brightonhousingauthority.org
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing Customer Service
500 S. 4th Avenue, Brighton, CO 80601
Help here
- Utility bills and water assistanceGet help with your city utility bill or apply for the Brighton Water Assistance Program.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on brightonco.gov
Older adults · City office
Eagle View Adult Center
1150 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601
Help here
- Senior and adult programsFind social, learning, outreach, and wellness programs for seniors and active adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on brightonco.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Adams County Workforce & Business Center at Brighton
36 S. 18th Avenue, Unit A, Brighton, CO 80601
Help here
- Job seeker and career servicesGet help with job searches, career coaching, job training, and résumé skills.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adamscountyco.gov
Local office · City office
City of Brighton Customer Service
500 S. 4th Avenue, Brighton, CO 80601
Help here
- City services and informationContact the city with questions about city services or to find the right department.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on brightonco.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks & Recreation
500 S. 4th Avenue, Brighton, CO 80601
Help here
- Recreation programsFind city recreation programs and activities for people of different ages.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on brightonco.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Brighton first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Love Thy Neighbor Food Pantry
Cross Culture Church
13 miles from the center of Brighton3995 N. Lewiston St., Aurora, CO 80011
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM
What to bring: No signup is necessary. First come, first served.
Listed on crossculturedenver.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Sacks of Love Food Pantry
Struggle of Love Foundation
13 miles from the center of Brighton12005 E. 45th Ave., Denver, CO 80239
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Every Monday - Friday starting at 1:00 PM
Who can come: People in the community in need
What to bring: Register for a time slot by text or in the Plentiful app.
Listed on struggleoflovefoundation.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Ansar Pantry
16 miles from the center of Brighton16251 E. Colfax Ave., Suite 208, Aurora, CO 80011
Hours
- Sat9:30 AM to 12 PM. Walk-in or by appointment
Listed on adamscountyco.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Little Flower Assistance Center
Catholic Charities of Denver
16 miles from the center of Brighton11149 E. 14th Ave., Aurora, CO 80010
Hours
- Mon9:30 AM to 3 PM
- Wed9:30 AM to 3 PM
- Thu9:30 AM to 3 PM
Who can come: People in Aurora and people in Denver ZIP codes 80231, 80239, and 80249
What to bring: Adults in the household need a valid photo ID and current proof of address. Each child needs a birth certificate, immunization record, school ID, or baptismal certificate.
Listed on ccdenver.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Aurora Interfaith
16 miles from the center of Brighton1553 Clinton St., Aurora, CO 80010
Hours
- Mon9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Tue9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Wed9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Thu9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
What to bring: Call to make a same-day appointment.
Listed on aurorainterfaith.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Friends of St. Andrew
Queen of Peace Catholic Parish
16 miles from the center of Brighton1525 Dallas St., Aurora, CO 80010
Hours
- Mon10:15 AM to 12:30 PM. Hot meal
- Tue10:15 AM to 12:30 PM. Hot meal
- Wed10:15 AM to 12:30 PM. Hot meal; no food baskets Wednesday
- Thu10:15 AM to 12:30 PM. Hot meal
- Fri10:15 AM to 12:30 PM. Hot meal
Listed on queenofpeace.net, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Brighton
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
Adams County Human Services Department
11860 Pecos St., Westminster, CO 80234
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Adams County
Brighton is in Adams County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Adams County Human Services
11860 Pecos St., Suite 2200, Westminster, CO 80234
Help here
- Food, cash, and medical assistanceGet help applying for SNAP, cash assistance, and Medicaid.Apply online
- Child care assistanceGet information and help with child care assistance.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adamscountyco.gov
Public health · County office
Adams County Health Department WIC
7190 Colorado Blvd., Suite 200, Commerce City, CO 80022
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC offers eligible families food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adamscountyhealthdepartment.org
Child support · County office
Adams County Child Support Services
11860 Pecos St., Westminster, CO 80234
Help here
- Child support servicesApply for help establishing, changing, or enforcing a child support order.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adamscountyco.gov
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 Colorado
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, jobs, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211colorado.org
Public health · County office
Adams County Health Department
4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the department to find public health services and information for Adams County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adamscountyhealthdepartment.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Adams County Court Resource Center
1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton, CO 80601
Help here
- Court self-helpGet help finding court forms and information for people representing themselves.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coloradojudicial.gov
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
- 211 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.
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