Food Assistance / SNAP
The Food Assistance/SNAP provides supplemental assistance to help low-income individuals and families purchase food.
Food Assistance/SNAP benefits are based on household composition and income and resources of all household members. Benefits are issued through the Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) System by using the QUEST card, which is similar to a debit card.
Low-income people may apply for Food Assistance/SNAP at the Mesa County Department of Human Services Applications are accepted in person, by mail, by fax, or online through Colorado PEAK. Applicants will be required to complete application forms and interview, and may be required to provide of proof of household circumstances.
Food Assistance/SNAP may be used to purchase food for human consumption or seeds and plants to grow food for household use. Food Assistance/SNAP may not be used to purchase any non-food item or hot foods that are ready-to-eat or any food marketed to be heated in the store.
Additional Information:
- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Food & Nutrition Service (FNS)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. You apply for benefits by completing a State application form. Benefits are provided on an electronic card that is used like an ATM card and accepted at most grocery stores.
- How do I apply for Food Assistance/SNAP?
- Access the Colorado PEAK website to apply online
- To request an application to be mailed to you call (970) 241-8480
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.
Important Numbers - Assistance Programs
| Department of Human Services Main Line (970) 241-8480 |
Parent Help Line (800) 244-5373 |
| Adult Protective Services (970) 248-2888 |
Welfare Fraud Hotline (970) 256-2421 |
| Area Agency on Aging (970) 248-2717 |
Western Colorado 211 2-1-1 or (970) 244-8400 |
| Assistance Programs - Fax Number (970) 248-2849 |
Workforce Center (970) 248-0871 |
| Child Support (970) 248-2780 |
Veterans Office (970) 248-2733 |