Columbine Valley
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Local offices in Columbine Valley
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Courts and legal help · City office
Columbine Valley Municipal Court
2 Middlefield, Columbine Valley, CO 80123
Help here
- Municipal court and citationsContact the court about town citations, court dates, or payment options.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on columbinevalley.org
Local office · City office
Columbine Valley Town Hall
2 Middlefield, Columbine Valley, CO 80123
Help here
- Town services and informationContact Town Hall for help with town services, permits, and local questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on columbinevalley.org
Town of Columbine Valley website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Columbine Valley first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
Cafe 180
4.5 miles from the center of Columbine Valley3315 South Broadway, Englewood, CO 80113
Hours
- Mon8 AM to 2 PM
- Tue8 AM to 11 AM
- Wed8 AM to 11 AM
- Thu8 AM to 11 AM
- Fri8 AM to 2 PM. Fall, winter, and spring.; 8 AM to 11 AM. Summer.
Who can come: Anyone experiencing food insecurity or needing extra support
What to bring: No questions asked. Guests can pay it forward with an act of kindness.
Listed on cafe180.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Community Ministry of Southwest Denver Food Bank
Community Ministry of Southwest Denver
6 miles from the center of Columbine Valley1755 S. Zuni, Denver, CO 80223
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 1 PM
- Tue1 PM to 4 PM
- Wed10 AM to 1 PM; 5:30 PM to 7 PM
- Thu10 AM to 1 PM
Listed on comministry-denver.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Denver Community Fridges at Re:Vision
Denver Community Fridges
7.5 miles from the center of Columbine Valley3800 Morrison Rd., Denver, CO 80219
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Stop by anytime.
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on denvercommunityfridges.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Denver Community Fridges at Seventh Circle Music Collective
Denver Community Fridges
8.9 miles from the center of Columbine Valley2935 W 7th Ave, Denver, CO 80204
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Stop by anytime.
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on denvercommunityfridges.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Denver Inner City Parish Food Pantry
Denver Inner City Parish
9.5 miles from the center of Columbine Valley1212 Mariposa Street, Denver, CO 80204
Hours
- Tue11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
- Wed4 PM to 7 PM
- Thu1 PM to 4 PM
- Sat9 AM to 12 PM (1st of the month)
Listed on dicp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Fresh Food Market
Metro Caring
10 miles from the center of Columbine Valley1100 E. 18th Ave., Denver, CO 80218
Hours
- Mon9:15 AM to 11:30 AM; 12:45 PM to 3 PM
- Tue9:15 AM to 11:30 AM; 12:45 PM to 3 PM; 6 PM to 7:30 PM
- Wed9:15 AM to 11:30 AM; 12:45 PM to 3 PM
- Thu9:15 AM to 11:30 AM. Closed first Thursday of each month.; 12:45 PM to 3 PM. Closed first Thursday of each month.
What to bring: Appointments are required. No documentation, identification, or proof of need is necessary.
Listed on metrocaring.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Columbine Valley
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
Arapahoe County Community Resources
1690 West Littleton Boulevard, Suite 300, Littleton, CO 80120
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Arapahoe County
Columbine Valley is in Arapahoe County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Arapahoe County Department of Human Services
14980 E. Alameda Drive, Aurora, CO 80012
Help here
- Food, cash and medical benefitsApply for food, cash and medical assistance or get help managing benefits.
- Child supportGet help with paternity, child support orders and payments.
- Child and adult protectionReport concerns about abuse, neglect or exploitation and ask about protective services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on files.arapahoeco.gov
Public health · County office
Arapahoe County Public Health WIC
15400 E. 14th Place, Suite 344, Aurora, CO 80011
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants and children under five can get healthy food, nutrition advice and breastfeeding support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on files.arapahoeco.gov
Public health · County office
Arapahoe County Public Health
6964 S. Lima Street, Centennial, CO 80112
Help here
- Public health servicesFind public health services such as immunizations, health information and disease prevention.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on files.arapahoeco.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Arapahoe District Court Self-Help Center
7325 S. Potomac Street, Courthouse II, Room 131, Centennial, CO 80112
Help here
- Court self-helpGet help understanding court forms, procedures and the steps in a case; staff cannot give legal advice.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coloradojudicial.gov
Community action · County office
Arapahoe County Community Services Block Grant Program
Help here
- Community action servicesThe county funds services that help low-income older adults and people with disabilities remain independent at home.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on arapahoeco.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Denver Regional Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults, people with disabilities and caregivers can find help with meals, transportation, in-home care and other services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on drcog.org
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 866-760-6489 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988