Thornton Local Assistance Programs

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

Legal aid

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 Denver office serves Adams County, which includes Thornton. Call the intake line to start an application. The office runs an eviction clinic at the Adams County Justice Center in Brighton on Wednesday and Friday mornings.¹

Metro Volunteer Lawyers matches low-income Denver metro residents with volunteer lawyers for civil cases such as family law, housing and probate. Apply through Colorado Legal Services at 303-837-1313.²

Food

Neighbor Outreach of Colorado runs two free food pantries in Thornton each month, one at Holy Cross Catholic Church on the 3rd Thursday and one at Regis University North Campus, 500 E 84th Avenue, on the 1st Thursday. No proof of residency is needed. Bring a box or bags.³

Growing Home runs a free food pantry in Westminster for Adams County residents. The pantry is open three mornings a week, while food supplies last.⁴

Social services

Thornton Community Connections is the city neighborhood resource center. Its bilingual team connects residents with help for food, clothing, shelter, employment and mental health support, plus referrals to local nonprofits. Its Homeless Outreach Team line is 720-977-5900.⁵

Almost Home helps families in Adams County who face housing instability, with emergency rent, mortgage and utility assistance, an emergency family shelter and rapid re-housing. Adams County applications open on the 1st of each month from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Call first, as the program is by appointment only.⁶