10/31/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/31/2025 15:45
For residents facing financial challenges due to the federal government shutdown, we are sharing helpful resources that may be able to assist you with food, financial services, mental health, and more.
Pikes Peak United Way & 2-1-1Get the most updated information on how and where to receive any type of assistance, including food, financial, or mental health services.Email: [email protected]: 898211Call: 211 (works with most carriers) or 719-955-0742
Care and Share Food Bank
Food pantries and local programs.
Call: 719-528-1247
Food to Power
Food Asstance
719-470-2737
1090 S. Institute St.
Westside Cares
Food Assistance
719-389-0759
2808 W. Colorado Ave.
Find more food distribution locations in the resources section at ColoradoSprings.gov/CommunityCenters.
Colorado Springs Utilities
Get help with payment extension or find programs to help with utility bills.
Call: 719-448-4800
Home Front Military Network
Assistance for service members, Veterans, and families, including comprehensive case management, emergency financial assistance on a case-by-case basis, and connections to local resources, including behavioral health resources.
Call: 719-772-7000
El Paso County
Information on local federally funded assistance programs such as SNAP, WIC, and Military & Veteran assistance.