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Food Assistance Program

This is a federally-funded Food Assistance Program, created to alleviate hunger and malnutrition among low-income households by increasing their food purchasing power.

Eligible households who apply receive a monthly benefit allotment of funds.

Households can redeem their allotment for food items only using an Electronic Benefits Transaction (EBT) card.

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For help applying, call the following social service agency serving your county:

Hinsdale County: Call Gunnison Health & Human Services at 970-641-3244

Mineral County: Call Rio Grande Social Services at (719) 657-3381

Donations welcome at Public Health Food Pantry, 304 Third St, Lake City. Drop off weekdays 8-4pm. Items: pantry, hygiene, pet food.