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>> Locate State Benefits >> Colorado

WHAT IS IT: BENEFITS REPORT

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Details appear below for each of the benefit programs you selected to be included in this Benefits Report. Based on the information you provided, it appears that you may be eligible to participate in or receive benefits from these programs (GovBenefits.gov cannot guarantee your eligibility).

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You may wish to print this report for future reference. Created on Oct. 16, 2004

Program name Am I eligible?
Colorado Food Stamps Am I eligible?

Eligibility criteria
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Colorado and fall into one of two groups: (1) those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001, or (2) those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $3,001 who share their household with a person or persons age 60 and over, or with a person with a disability. For either group, you must also have an annual household income of less than $11,677 if one person lives in the household; $15,757 if two people live in the household; $19,849 if three people live in the household; $23,929 if four people live in the household; $28,009, if five people live in the household; $32,089 if six people live in the household; $36,169 if seven people live in the household; or $40,249 if more than seven people live in the household.

Description
The Colorado State Food Stamps Program assists low-income individuals and families who need assistance purchasing food. Individuals and families should apply for food stamp benefits at their local county department of social services. The Food Stamp Program is offered in at least one location in all Colorado counties. The county worker will interview applicants and determine the household eligibility for benefits. They will provide the applicant with a Quest card that can be used to purchase groceries at any participating grocery store or other retailer.

Managing organization
Colorado http://www.colorado.gov

Program contact information & web resources
Food Stamp applicants should contact the County Department of Human Services to apply for Food Stamp Benefits. You can also call:
303-866-2536

TDD service is available for the hearing impaired at:
303-866-6293

However, individuals can contact food stamp program staff by writing to:

The Department of Human Services
Office of Self Sufficiency, Food Assistance
Food Stamp Program Section
1575 Sherman Street, Third Floor
Denver, Colorado 80203-1714

To learn more about Colorado Food Stamps program, please visit:
http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/FAP/fs/default.html

  
 
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