The Arapahoe County Department of Human Services provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps. SNAP benefits can be used to purchase food at authorized grocery stores and farmers markets. To apply for SNAP benefits, Arapahoe County residents can visit the county’s Department of Human Services or apply online at www.colorado.gov/snap. For more information about SNAP benefits in Arapahoe County, residents can call the Colorado Department of Human Services at 303-866-6000.
SNAP is an important program that helps low-income individuals and families put food on the table. In Arapahoe County, SNAP benefits provide critical support to thousands of people each year. SNAP benefits can help families save money on groceries, which can free up funds for other essential expenses such as housing, transportation, and healthcare. SNAP also helps to stimulate the local economy by increasing demand for food at grocery stores and farmers markets.
