The Colorado SNAP Outreach program, which is administered by the Colorado Department of Human Services, aims to increase access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for eligible individuals and families across Colorado. SNAP Outreach seeks to inform, assist and empower individuals in navigating the SNAP application process through strategic partnerships with local, community-based organizations, targeted outreach efforts, and educational campaigns. SNAP is the most extensive nutritional assistance program in the nation, and CDHS is committed to using innovative and authentic outreach approaches for fighting food insecurity in Colorado.
SNAP Outreach community partners
The Colorado Department of Human Services partners with several community-based organizations to offer SNAP Outreach statewide. Visit their websites to learn more about them.
- View a map of counties where SNAP Outreach partners operate
View a text description of the SNAP Outreach partner map. Click on the map to view a PDF version.
Benefits in Action
Benefits in Action is a one-stop shop for Coloradans seeking support with vital programs like food assistance. The Benefits in Action team provides outreach and education at resource and health fairs, group presentations to potential clients and client-facing staff, and shares program information digitally and in print. Benefits in Action aims to meet Coloradans where they are, keeping in mind their personal challenges and barriers, to help them better understand and utilize SNAP and other programs they need to thrive.
Care and Share
Care and Share’s goal is to increase knowledge and provide application assistance to individuals and families who qualify for SNAP in 29 counties in Southern Colorado. Care and Share began offering SNAP outreach and application assistance because they realized that participation in both the Care and Share Food Bank and SNAP improved food security. Today, the Care and Share Food Bank SNAP Outreach team consists of one SNAP manager and three SNAP coordinators, with offices in Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Alamosa. Care and Share offers assistance in English and Spanish, in-person or over the phone.
Hunger Free Colorado
Hunger Free Colorado connects people to food resources and federal nutrition programs, such as SNAP, and can refer people to other programs through a statewide multilingual hotline and on-site assistance. Hunger Free Colorado aims to meet existing needs and drives policy, systems and social change to end hunger. Hunger Free Colorado envisions a day when every Coloradan has equitable access to the nutritious food needed to thrive and reach their full potential.
SNAP Outreach resources
SNAP Toolkit
The SNAP Toolkit is designed to help share information about SNAP benefits with those who are eligible but may not be participating. It also helps let potential partners and the public know how SNAP participation helps the local economy and addresses the national health problem of food insecurity.
Results and annual plan
Success stories
Other resources
- Colorado SNAP Outreach flyer (updated June 2024)
- Benefits in Action postcard (English and Spanish)
- USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
Contact information
Email the SNAP Outreach program staff at cdhs_snap_outreacheducation@state.co.us.