If SNAP was cut, you’re not alone.
Durango Cares is a one-stop guide to free food, grocery support, and benefits help in
La Plata County. Find a hot meal today, book a pantry pickup, or get live help with your SNAP case.
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Hunger Free Colorado Hotline
Mon–Thu 8:30–4:30 • Wed until 6pm
EBT card support
Colorado EBT Customer Service
Check balance • Change PIN • Replace card
Find food near you
Durango Food Bank La Plata
Food Pantry
194-C Bodo Dr, Durango, CO 81303
970-375-2672
Hours: Monday 2–3 p.m.; Tuesday 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Wednesday 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.; Thursday 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Contact the Durango Food Bank to request an appointment outside of regular hours. Registering ahead is encouraged.
Manna Soup Kitchen La Plata
Free Meals
1100 Avenida del Sol, Durango, CO 81301
970-385-5095
Hours: Take-out window: Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Resource Center & Food Market: Tue & Fri 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; Wed 3 p.m.–7 p.m.
Pine River Shares La Plata
Community Food Share
658 S East St, Bayfield, CO 81122 • 970-884-6040
Hours: Family food bags available 11 a.m.–1 p.m. on 2nd & 4th Mondays at Old Middle School Gym (110 E. South St.) and 11 a.m.–12 p.m. on 2nd Saturday at Ignacio ELHI Community Center (115 Ute St.)
USDA Commodities distributed 11 a.m.–1 p.m. on 4th Monday at Bayfield office (658 S East St.)
Call for eligibility details.
Southern Ute Food Distribution Program Ignacio
USDA Commodities Program
740 Goddard Ave, Ignacio, CO 81137
970-563-2530
Provides commodity foods to low-income Native American households within the Southern Ute Reservation (excluding Durango). Apply online.
Additional Food & Nutrition Resources
Fort Lewis College Grub Hub
Student Union Bldg Room 178 • 970-247-7508
Hours: Mon & Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; Tue & Thu 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Wed 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Open to all community members; student status not required.
Free & Reduced School Lunch Program
In partnership with Manna Soup Kitchen, La Plata County families enrolled in local schools may take home a weekly bag of food.
For more info, talk to a school counselor or visit:
WIC – Women, Infants & Children
Nutrition benefits for pregnant people, infants & children under 5. Expected to continue through Dec 1.
Visit Colorado WIC for eligibility and application info.
Senior Nutrition & Meals on Wheels
Ignacio Senior Center
15345 Hwy 172 • 970-563-4561
Congregate meals Tue–Thu 12–1 p.m.; home-delivered meals Mon–Fri (if eligible).
$5–$9 donations recommended but not required.
La Plata County Senior Center
2424 Main Ave • 970-382-6445
Congregate meals Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; home-delivered meals available throughout the week. $5 donation suggested.
Pine River Senior Center
111 Southwest St, Bayfield • 970-884-5415
Congregate meals Wed & Fri at 12 p.m.; home-delivered meals throughout week (if eligible). Reservations by 9 a.m. same day. $5 donation suggested.
General Assistance Resources
Colorado 2-1-1
Call 2-1-1 or (866) 760-6489 or visit 211colorado.org for local resources and assistance programs.
Hunger Free Colorado Food Resource Hotline
855-855-4626 • Mon–Thu 8:30–4:30 • Wed until 6 p.m.
Live help finding pantries & applying for SNAP benefits.
Apply or Manage SNAP
Apply / Manage Benefits (Colorado PEAK)
Apply, recertify, upload documents & check status for SNAP and other benefits online.
La Plata County Human Services
10 Burnett Ct, Durango, CO • 970-382-6150
Local office for SNAP interviews, questions & documentation.
Know your options
- Lost EBT card or benefits? Call 1-888-328-2656 to replace your card or change your PIN.
- If your benefits were electronically stolen (skimming/phishing), you may be eligible for reimbursement — contact your county office.
- Language help is available at most resources. Ask for an interpreter.
