Public Assistance
Atmos Energy Bill Payment Assistance
Atmos Energy has payment plans, budget billing, business customer assistance, and residential customer assistance programs listed on its website.
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE)
Colorado CDLE lists a number of assistance programs for food, housing, legal, utilities, etc. on its website.
Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA)
The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) has a number of housing programs, including an emergency mortgage assistance program, listed on its website.
Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
The Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is a federally funded program that helps eligible hard-working Colorado families, seniors and individuals pay a portion of their winter home heating costs. If your income is up to 60% of the state median income level, you may qualify for heating assistance through LEAP. For more information on LEAP visit Fremont County Department of Human Services at 172 Justice Center Road or visit the Colorado Department of Human Services website.
Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC)
Energy Outreach Colorado provides home energy assistance to support, stabilize, and sustain households in our Colorado communities.
Food Assistance Resources (printable pdf)
Local
- Christ First Community Church • 801 Main Street, Cañon • 719.275.0681 • website
food pantry, meal service - Florence Senior Center • 100 Railroad Street, Florence • 719.784.6493
lunch for seniors - Loaves and Fishes Ministries • 241 Justice Center Road, Cañon • 719.275.0953 • website
hot meals, food bank - Manna House of Fremont County • 115 E Main Street, Florence • 719.784.1955 • website
food pantry, resale shop - Mercy Today • 1336 Elm Avenue, Cañon • 719.276.9242 • website
food pantry, meals - My Neighbors Cupboard • 409 Broadway, Penrose • 719.494.6584 • website
food pantry - Praise Community Church • 215 N Pikes Peak, Florence • 719.784.1184
meals served, meal boxes - Seventh Day Adventist Church • 3180 E Main Street, Cañon • 719.557.0716 • website
food boxes - The Pantry of Fremont • 629 Harrison Avenue, Cañon • 719.458.9252 • website
volunteer food pantry
Government & Non-Profit
- Colorado 2-1-1 •.211 or 866.760.6489 • website
local health and human services directory - Find Help • website
- Fremont County DHS • 172 Justice Center Road • 719. 275.2318 • website
SNAP/Food Stamps, LEAP - Hunger Free Colorado • 855.855.4626 • website
Food Banks (printable pdf)
- The Pantry of Fremont • 312 S. 9th Street, Suite 3 • 719.458.9252
Tuesday: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (1st and 3rd Tuesday)
Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Pantry of Fremont has been serving the community of Fremont County since October 2010. The Pantry is a 100% volunteer non-profit dedicated to fighting food insecurity within our community. - First United Methodist Church • 801 Main Street • 719.275. 0681
Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (2nd and 4th Thursday)
Monday through Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (smaller foods)
Hot Meal: Every 3rd Saturday at 11:00 a.m. - Loaves & Fishes Ministries • 241 Justice Center Road • 719.275.0593
Monday through Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Hot Meal: Monday through Sunday at 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Fremont County Department of Human Services
The Fremont County Department of Human Services administers all assistance payments and related income support program policies in accordance with the rules and regulations contained in the Colorado State Staff Manuals, Vol. III, IV-B and VIII. You can call Fremont County DHS at 719.271.2318 to request an appointment to meet with an eligibility technician.
172 Justice Center Road
Cañon City, CO 81212
719.275.2318
Website
Labor and Employment
Connecting Colorado contains information on employment opportunities listed through all workforce centers in Colorado. You can also visit the Cañon City Workforce Center at 3224 Independence Road.
Loaves & Fishes
Since 1984, Loaves and Fishes Ministries of Fremont County has been the primary resource in Canon City, Florence, Penrose, and the surrounding areas for those experiencing homelessness and poverty by providing essential services and life-changing programs.
241 Justice Center Road
Cañon City, CO 81212
719.275.0593
Website
Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments (UAACOG)
UAACOG provides services for the benefit of individuals, families, businesses, and local governments in four counties along the Upper Arkansas River Basin in central Colorado. The four-county COG Region includes Chaffee, Custer, Fremont, and Lake Counties. Some programs serve additional counties, including Park, Teller, and Saguache. Programs include CSBG Emergency Assistance (mortgage, utilities, medical, dental, etc.), Food Distribution, Headstart, Housing, WIC, Workforce Center, and more.
3224-A Independence Road
Cañon City, CO 81212
719.275.8350
Website
Veterans Assistance Programs
Marty Peek is the Veteran's Service Officer for Fremont County. You can reach him at 719.276.7400 or send Veteran's Services a message via their online form. A list of programs available to Veterans can be found on the Fremont County Veteran Services webpage.
Weatherization Assistance Program
The Colorado Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) helps qualified Coloradans save money, increase comfort, and better their homes and environment through proven, energy conservation solutions. Find out more information on the Colorado Energy Office website.