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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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
Phone: (970) 564-4128
Phone: 1-844-CO-4-KIDS (1-844-264-5437)
The Montezuma County Department of Social Services does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, creed, political beliefs, or disability. Montezuma County Department of Social Services does not discriminate in employment, admission or access to, treatment or participation in, or receipt of the services and benefits under any of its programs, services and activities.
Montezuma County Department of Social Services provides:
If you believe Montezuma County Department of Social Services has failed to provide these services or discriminated in another way, you can file a grievance with the Civil Rights Officer within 60 days of the incident. You can file by mail, phone, fax, or email. The Civil Rights Officer can also help you file the grievance.
You can also file a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, electronically through the Complaint Portal at
ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/smartscreen/main.jsf, or by mail, phone, fax, or email.
El Departamento de Servicios Sociales del Condado de Montezuma no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen étnico o nacional, ascendencia, edad, sexo, género, orientación sexual, identidad y expresión de género, religión, credo, creencias políticas o discapacidad. El Departamento de Servicios Sociales del Condado de Montezuma no discrimina en el empleo, la admisión o el acceso, el tratamiento o la participación, ni en la recepción de servicios y beneficios bajo ninguno de sus programas, servicios y actividades.
El Departamento de Servicios Sociales del Condado de Montezuma proporciona:
Si usted cree que el Departamento de Servicios Sociales del Condado de Montezuma no ha proporcionado estos servicios o ha discriminado de alguna otra manera, puede presentar una queja ante el Oficial de Derechos Civiles dentro de los 60 días del incidente. Puede presentar la queja por correo, teléfono, fax o correo electrónico. El Oficial de Derechos Civiles también puede ayudarle a presentar la queja.
También puede presentar una queja de derechos civiles ante el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de los Estados Unidos, Oficina de Derechos Civiles, electrónicamente a través del Portal de Quejas en
ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/smartscreen/main.jsf, o por correo, teléfono, fax o correo electrónico.