SNAP Office - San Juan County Department of Social Services

San Juan County Department of Social Services
1557 Greene St
Silverton, CO - 81433
(970) 387-5631
Fax Number: (970) 387-5326

San Juan County Department of Social Services Details

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP, is part of a federal nutrition program that helps low-income individuals in Colorado purchase nutritious food. County human services departments are responsible for determining eligibility and authorizing SNAP.

The amount of benefit provided is based on income, resources and the number of individuals in the household. SNAP benefits are issued on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, also known as the Colorado Quest Card. This EBT card can be used just like a debit card at authorized food stores. The SNAP benefit can be doubled in value by shopping at participating markets and food stores that support the Double Up Food Bucks program.

Documents Required:

Proof of Identity (drivers license, ID card, resident card, U.S. Passport, etc.)
Social Security numbers for all household members
Proof of any income (pay stubs, letter from employer, etc.)
Proof of any non-work income (unemployment, child support payments, etc.)
Proof of any assets or resources (bank statements, CD / individual retirement account {IRA} / stocks / bonds, etc.)
Proof of any expenses (rent / mortgage, utilities, day care, child support obligation, etc.)
Other pertinent documents as needed

SNAP benefits can be used to purchase:

Breads and cereals

Fruits and vegetables

Meats, fish and poultry

Dairy products

Seeds and plants which produce food for the household to eat

Soft drinks, candy, cookies, snack crackers, and ice cream

Seafood, steak, and bakery cakes are also food items and are therefore eligible

Coffee, including instant coffee, coffee beans, ground coffee, and products such as single-serve coffee container pods

SNAP benefits cannot be used to purchase:

Beer, wine, liquor and cigarettes (or other forms of tobacco)

Pet foods

Soaps and paper products

Household supplies

Vitamins and medicines

Food that will be eaten in the store

Hot foods (or any food sold for on-premises consumption)

Live animals

Additional Programs:

Colorado Works Program
Child Care Assistance
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Energy Outreach Colorado
Child Colorado

For additional information please contact the office.

Mission Statement The mission of the Department of Social Services is to provide prevention, protection, advocacy, and support services to families, children, and adults so they can maximize their quality of life, well being and potential. San Juan County's Social Services Department is dedicated to serving people. It consists of a variety of programs, many of which are mandated and regulated by state and federal law. These programs offer a wide range of public assistance to children, elderly, disabled and low-income residents.

Office Hours

Monday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

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