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Boulder Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Boulder, Colorado that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Colorado page.

Colorado Legal Services, Boulder OfficeFree civil legal help
Websitecoloradolegalservices.org 
Phone303-449-7575
Address2935 Baseline Road, Suite 301, Boulder, CO 80303
HoursMonday, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM; Tuesday through Friday, by appointment only

Colorado Legal Services provides free civil legal help to low-income Coloradans who qualify, including help with housing, family law, public benefits and consumer problems. Its Boulder office serves Boulder County and takes family law cases from Broomfield County. Call the intake line or apply online to start an application.1

Food

Community Food ShareFree groceries once a week
Websitecommunityfoodshare.org 
Phone303-652-3663
Address650 S. Taylor Avenue, Louisville, CO 80027
HoursWednesday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Thursday, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM for adults 60 and older, 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM for all others; Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Community Food Share is the food bank for Boulder and Broomfield counties. Its Feeding Families pantry in Louisville gives out free groceries once a week, including fresh produce, milk and pantry staples. Reserve a shopping spot online in advance. Bring a photo ID and proof of address in Boulder County or Broomfield County on a first visit. Call ahead in bad weather, as the pantry closes when weather makes travel unsafe.2

Social services

Emergency Family Assistance Association (EFAA)Food bank, housing help and financial help
Websiteefaa.org 
Phone303-442-3042
Address1575 Yarmouth Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304
HoursAppointments Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM; food bank Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM, Thursday, 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM; closed the first Wednesday of every month

The Emergency Family Assistance Association, known as EFAA, helps Boulder County families with food, housing and other basic needs, and supports families working toward financial stability. Call to make an appointment with a case manager. Its food bank runs at the Yarmouth Avenue office.3

Boulder County Housing and Human ServicesFood, cash and health benefits
Websitebouldercounty.gov 
Phone303-441-1000
Address3460 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80304
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Boulder County Housing and Human Services helps county residents apply for SNAP food assistance, Colorado Works, Medicaid and other benefits. Most people apply online through PEAK. The county runs a second office in Longmont at 515 Coffman Street. The office hours come from a benefits listing, not from the county site. Call ahead to confirm hours before a visit.4

Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Colorado Legal Services, Get help . ↩

  2. Community Food Share, Find food ; Community Food Share, Our onsite food pantry: Feeding Families . ↩

  3. Emergency Family Assistance Association, EFAA . ↩

  4. Boulder County, Food Assistance (SNAP) ; Welfare Offices, Boulder County Housing and Human Services . ↩

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