Western Colorado food banks, SNAP assistance and pet pantry locations
Thousands of Western Slope residents are feeling the strain as federal food assistance hits pause, leaving many wondering how they’ll afford their next meal—or even feed their pets. In Mesa County alone, more than 20,000 people rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) each month, and 10% of them are older adults. With November’s benefits temporarily halted due to the ongoing federal shutdown, food pantries are seeing record demand and rushing to fill the gap.
Local nonprofits and volunteers are stepping up in a big way—from food banks and senior meal programs to the Roice-Hurst Humane Society’s Pet Pantry, which provides free pet food and supplies to help families keep their animals at home. Whether you need a little help this month or want to lend a hand, here’s where to find food, pet supplies and ways to give back across Western Colorado.
MESA COUNTY
Applications can currently be filed by mail, calling 970-241-8480 or online at www.colorado.gov/PEAK. You can also dial 2-1-1 to start your SNAP application.
TEFAP-The Emergency Food Assistance Program
Available for income-eligible households and to households that participate in select public assistance programs. No proof of income required. Visit cdhs.colorado.gov/TEFAP or call 970-464-1138 for more information.
Every Day Eats
Available for income-eligible adults age 60 years or older. No proof of income required, must live in the state of Colorado to qualify. Call 970-464-1138 for more information.
Meals on Wheels
Home delivered meals for seniors 60+. For more information, visit mealsonwheelsmesacounty.org or call 970-298-9844.
Call 970-640-0336, by appointment only.
Phone Hours: M-F, 9am-12pm.
Visit www.foodbankgj.org for more information.
Salvation Army:
1235 N. 4th St, Grand Junction
Call 970-242-7513
Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri from 9am - 12pm and 1pm - 4pm
Clifton Christian Church:
3241 F 1/4 Rd, Clifton
Call 970-434-7392
Hours: Wed 9am - 11:30am and 12:30pm - 3pm | Fri 9am - 11:30am | 4th Sat 9am - 11am
Victory Life Church:
2066 Hwy 6 & 50, Fruita
Call 970-858-4852
Hours: Wed & Thurs 9am - 12pm
Visit wc211.org/food-resources for more Mesa County-specific resources
DELTA COUNTY
Delta Food Pantry:628 Meeker St. Delta
Call 970-200-4225 or email [email protected].
Hours: M-F from 10:30-11:30am | 4th Tuesday from 5:30-7pm.
Salvation Army - Delta-CSFP:
Evergreen Boxes for income eligible households. Photo ID required to sign up.
117 Meeker St. Delta
Call 970-399-3584
2nd Thursday and Friday from 10am-1pm
117 Meeker St. Delta
Call 970-399-3584
Hours: Wednesday & Friday from 10am-12pm and 1-3pm
Surface Creek Community Services Cedaredge:
Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) for ages 60 plus. Must be a resident of Surface Creek area (Austin, Eckert, Cory, Cedaredge) and have proof of residency.
245 W. Main St. Cedaredge
Call 970-856-9692
Hours: Thursdays 1-3pm, Fridays 10-12
Delta Senior CommUnity Meals Kitchen and Delivered meals:
Nutritious meals are served “Grab and Go” to eligible older adults.
350 Stafford Lane, Suite 3511
Call 970-874-7661 or visit voaseniorliving.org
Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11:30am-12:30pm. Delivery to the homebound.
ROICE-HURST
SNAP benefits are set to pause on November 1 for more than 11,000 households in Mesa County and 3,500 households in Delta County, leaving many families to navigate sudden food insecurity. Because two in three families include a pet, this pause means many households may face the difficult choice between feeding their pets or feeding themselves.
Roice-Hurst Humane Society’s Pet Pantry program provides free pet food and supplies to anyone in need, ensuring that pets can remain cared for at home with the families who love them. Support is available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last at Roice-Hurst’s locations in Grand Junction (362 28 Road) and Delta (720 W. 4th Street).
To access the Pet Pantry, families can visit Roice-Hurst Humane Society during open hours, which are Tuesday through Sunday from 12 to 4 p.m. in Grand Junction, and Monday through Friday from 12 to 4 p.m. and weekends from 12 to 3 p.m. in Delta. Those seeking assistance are encouraged to submit a form ahead of time at RHhumanesociety.org/petpantry.
To meet increased demand for the Pet Pantry, Roice-Hurst is asking for the community’s support. Items in high demand are dry dog food, dry cat food, wet and dry kitten food, and reusable bags. Supporters may drop off supplies at Roice-Hurst Humane Society, Discovery Auto Group (2490 US-6&50), or any Grand Junction ANB Bank location.
Alternatively, supporters can order items from Roice-Hurst’s Amazon Wishlist to be shipped directly to the shelter, or they can make a monetary donation to Roice-Hurst’s Animal Resource Center that can be used to purchase high-demand items as they run low.
Donation links and more information can be found at RHhumanesociety.org/snap.
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