Teller County Cares Food Initiative 

Teller County in Action: Teamwork, Compassion, and Community Support

Teller County’s response to the SNAP disruption has been guided by teamwork, compassion, and a genuine commitment to our residents. Local nonprofits, food pantries, faith-based groups, and volunteers have worked together to make sure families have access to the help they need.

County employees, community partners, and volunteers from across Teller County have joined in, donating food, time, and resources to support the effort. Residents across Teller County have shown remarkable generosity, with neighbors supporting one another through food and monetary donations.

The Teller County Commissioners, along with the Sheriff’s Office and Commander Kevin Tedesco, have worked beside these partners visiting donation sites, coordinating with volunteers, and showing appreciation for those who serve our community every day. The slideshow and video below capture these efforts in action, highlighting the unity and shared purpose behind the Teller County Cares Food Initiative.

SNAP Benefits Notice

Due to the federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits for the month of November 2025 will be unavailable. Teller County and the state of Colorado have no control over the release of these funds.

Applicants applying between Oct. 16–31 will only receive October benefits for the days they are eligible in October. (Example: If someone applies on Oct. 31, they will only receive one day of benefits due to the hold on November benefits.)

Please keep an eye out for text, email, and mail notifications from the state of Colorado with more information. Additionally, check your PEAK account for information on benefits going forward.

At this time, it is unclear whether benefits will be issued retroactively once the shutdown ends or whether future months will be impacted should the shutdown continue. Currently, Medicaid benefits are still set to operate as usual during November.

If you need more food resources during the government shutdown, we encourage you to reach out to your local food banks or community agencies in your area:

• Colorado 211: Dial 2-1-1 or (866) 760-5489 or visit https://www.211colorado.org
• Feeding Colorado Resources: https://feedingcolorado.org/find-food/ or email info@feedingcolorado.org

What Teller County Is Doing

• Central place for food and donation information (this page)
• Teller County-supported map of donation and distribution sites (above)
• Ongoing communication with partner agencies and community groups

Stay Alert for Messages

To stay informed, sign up for SNAP Information notifications.

Messages coming from Teller County Government, the Sheriff’s Office, or our known community partners about SNAP impacts should be considered legitimate. If you receive something that looks suspicious, contact the County directly before clicking links or providing information.

BEWARE OF SCAMS. If you are in need, use the instructions on this page to contact one of the food banks of the five participating agencies. Do not give your personal information or any account numbers to anyone not listed here or confirmed by the participating agencies. If you wish to donate funds, please use the information in the How to Donate section.