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Food Assistance provides crucial support to households in need and to those transitioning from assistance to employment.
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Online:
Click to Apply Online Now – Colorado PEAK
PDF Download:
Print and complete the PDF application. Please ensure it is signed—we cannot process unsigned applications.
In-person:
Visit our office Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM to pick up an application:
Please fill out as much of the application as possible. It must be signed to be processed.
If you need help or have questions, call us at (970) 565-3769.
You may use the application to request any of the following programs:
You can return the application:
As long as your name, home street address, and signature are included, we can begin processing your application. Providing more information helps speed up the process.
Some programs require an interview before eligibility can be determined.
Food Assistance Only:
You’ll receive a notice explaining:
Benefits are deposited monthly into your Colorado Quest debit card account. You’ll receive instructions on how to use the card, which works like a credit card at authorized grocery stores and retailers nationwide.
Food assistance benefits cannot be used for:
If you are not eligible:
You’ll receive a notice explaining why. If you believe the decision is incorrect, you may:
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Discrimination is prohibited based on race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, and in some cases religion or political beliefs.
USDA prohibits discrimination based on:
Alternative communication:
Persons with disabilities needing alternative formats (Braille, large print, ASL, etc.) should contact the agency where they applied. Deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals may use the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339.
To file a USDA complaint:
Complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form or write to:
Fax: 202-690-7442
Email: program.intake@usda.gov
SNAP Hotline: 800-221-5689
State Directory: https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/state-directory
To file an HHS complaint:
HHS DirectorPhone: 202-619-0403
TTY: 800-537-7697
To save time and help the process go faster, please bring all necessary paperwork with you. Below are examples of verification documents you may need:
In most cases, your household must meet both the gross and net income limits below to be eligible for SNAP benefits.
Income limits below apply to households in the 48 contiguous states and D.C. from Oct. 1, 2025 – Sept. 30, 2026.
| Household Size | Gross Monthly Income (130% of poverty) | Net Monthly Income (100% of poverty) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,632 | $1,255 |
| 2 | $2,215 | $1,704 |
| 3 | $2,798 | $2,152 |
| 4 | $3,380 | $2,600 |
| 5 | $3,963 | $3,049 |
| 6 | $4,546 | $3,497 |
| 7 | $5,129 | $3,945 |
| 8 | $5,712 | $4,394 |
| Each additional member | +$583 | +$449 |
* Income limits are higher in Alaska and Hawaii.
| Social Security Number (SSN) | Food Assistance | Cash Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| SSN ends in 1 | 1st of the month | 3rd of the month |
| SSN ends in 2 | 2nd of the month | 3rd of the month |
| SSN ends in 3 | 3rd of the month | 3rd of the month |
| SSN ends in 4 | 4th of the month | 2nd of the month |
| SSN ends in 5 | 5th of the month | 2nd of the month |
| SSN ends in 6 | 6th of the month | 2nd of the month |
| SSN ends in 7 | 7th of the month | 2nd of the month |
| SSN ends in 8 | 8th of the month | 1st of the month |
| SSN ends in 9 | 9th of the month | 1st of the month |
| SSN ends in 10 | 10th of the month | 1st of the month |
Phone: 800-816-4451 (toll-free)
Address: 109 West Main Street, Room #170, Cortez, CO 81321
Phone: (970) 565-3769
Fax: (970) 565-8526
Phone: (303) 866-4300
(For current customers only)
Email: benefits@co.montezuma.co.us
Phone: (970) 564-4128
Phone: 1-844-CO-4-KIDS (1-844-264-5437)
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of 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.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain 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 have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
A complainant should complete Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, which can be obtained:
The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted by:
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
De acuerdo con la ley federal de derechos civiles y las normas y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA), esta entidad tiene prohibido discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo (incluyendo identidad de género y orientación sexual), credo religioso, discapacidad, edad, creencias políticas, o represalia o retorsión por actividades previas de derechos civiles.
La información sobre el programa puede estar disponible en otros idiomas que no sean el inglés. Las personas con discapacidad que requieran medios alternos de comunicación para obtener información sobre el programa (por ejemplo, Braille, letra grande, cinta de audio, lenguaje de señas americano) deben ponerse en contacto con la agencia (estatal o local) donde solicitaron los beneficios. Las personas sordas, con dificultades auditivas o con discapacidades del habla pueden comunicarse con el USDA a través del Servicio Federal de Retransmisión al (800) 877-8339.
El reclamante debe llenar el formulario AD-3027, formulario de queja por discriminación en el programa del USDA, que puede obtenerse:
El formulario AD-3027 completado o la carta debe enviarse por:
Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.