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Community Resource Guide
You don't have to assume someone's situation — just offer it if it feels appropriate. Sometimes access to information is all someone needs.
⚠ Hours subject to change. Please call ahead to confirm before visiting.
General Assistance
10 resources
Pikes Peak United Way (211)
Resource referrals across the region
Food Resource Hotline
Confidential · 150+ languages · Open to all
REACH Pikes Peak
Rent · utilities · food · transportation · job skills
Catholic Charities of Central Colorado
Food · rent/mortgage · utilities · clothing · legal clinics · counseling
The Salvation Army — Colorado Springs
Food · clothing · utilities · family services
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Rental assistance · food (call to confirm)
Project COPE — CS Utilities Assistance
Utility bill assistance · call for Families or Individuals line · appointment required
TESSA — Domestic Violence Services
24-hr crisis line · safe shelter · advocacy · call anytime
Silver Key Senior Services
Emergency pantry · Meals on Wheels · rent/utility case management for seniors
Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center
Housing · employment · benefits · behavioral health for veterans & families
Food Pantries & Grocery Programs
26 resources
Care and Share Food Bank
Regional food bank · 280+ partner pantries across Southern CO · mobile markets · find a site online
Crossfire Ministries
No-cost grocery store · ID & pre-registration required
Mercy's Gate
Food pantry + rent/mortgage help (Mondays) · sign-up card + ID
Catholic Charities — The Marketplace
Grocery-style food pantry · downtown COS · by appointment · 14 W. Bijou St.
Marian House Kitchen
Free hot meals every day · 14 W. Bijou St. · Mon–Sun 10:30am–1pm
Sunny Side Market
No-cost grocery · eligibility by area · enroll via website · Fountain & COS
Westside CARES
Food · hygiene · rent/utilities · service-area restrictions apply
Springs Rescue Mission
Meals + pantry assistance · call for current schedule
Sacred Heart Food Pantry
📍 2021 W. Pikes Peak Ave · enter side door marked "Food Pantry" · call to confirm hours
St. Patrick's Catholic Church Food Pantry
Serves zip codes 80908 80918 80920 80923 80924 · Fridays 4–5pm · call to confirm
Southgate Ecumenical Resource Center (SERC)
Food + assistance · call to confirm
More Than Food Ministries
📍 4120 E. Fountain Blvd · Free food Thursdays 11am–12pm
Pikes Peak Community Action Agency
Food + emergency needs
Church for All Nations
Emergency food bags · Mon–Thu 1–4pm · 1 visit/family/month
Solid Rock Church — Day Food Pantry
📍 3218 S Academy · Tuesdays 2–6pm · Bring your own bags
Springs United / Springs Food Bank
See website for current distribution schedule
God's Pantry Ministry
Food + up to 10 clothing items/month
Good Shepherd UMC
Food pantry · call to confirm
Times of Refreshing Church
Food pantry · call to confirm
American Charities
Food pantry · call to confirm
Living Hope Church
Food pantry · call to confirm
Grace Be Unto You Outreach Church
Food pantry · call to confirm
True Spirit Baptist Church
Food pantry · call to confirm
Southeast Baptist Church
Food pantry · call to confirm
Connections for Life
Food pantry · call to confirm
Palace of Peace Church
Food pantry · call to confirm
Diapers / Formula Assistance
5 resources
WIC — El Paso County Public Health
Formula · infant food · nutrition support · breastfeeding help · referrals · income limits apply
Multicultural Child & Family Hope Center
Diaper bank · 600+ families/month · diapers · wipes · formula · Safe Sleep materials
Colorado Springs Pregnancy Center
Diapers · formula · call to confirm
Crossfire Ministries
Diapers · ID + pre-registration required
Mercy's Gate
Food pantry + limited financial assistance · call to confirm
Transportation Assistance
1 resource
Pikes Peak Community Action Agency / REACH
Transportation support may be available · call to confirm
Housing & Shelter
11 resources
Homeward Pikes Peak
Housing First navigation · call to confirm
New Promise Family Shelter
Family shelter · call to confirm
R.J. Montgomery Center
Emergency shelter services · call to confirm
Marian House
Meals + services
Partners In Housing
Family housing support
Springs Rescue Mission
Shelter + meals
Urban Peak (Youth 15–20)
Youth shelter + services
The Place (Youth 15–24)
Day center Mon–Fri 9am–5pm · no overnight · housing navigation · unaccompanied youth
Greccio Housing
Supportive housing & services
Ecumenical Social Ministries
Housing/shelter support services · call for details
Tri-Lakes Cares
Monument area services
Jobs / Staffing
11 resources
HireQuest Direct ⚡ Same-Day Work
📍 3117 N. Hancock Ave · Arrive before 6am for best chance at same-day work · paid daily · no experience required for many jobs
LaborMax Staffing ⚡ Quick Hire
Same-day & next-day assignments available · general labor · call first thing in the morning
Goodwill Staffing ⚡ Nonprofit · No-Barrier
Nonprofit staffing agency · day labor + temp-to-hire · welcoming to people with employment barriers · veterans · disabilities
Gig Work — Start This Week
DoorDash · Instacart · Amazon Flex all operate in COS · can earn within 1–3 days of sign-up · daily cash-out available · need a smartphone
Express Employment Professionals
Temporary & full-time staffing · wide range of industries
Add Staff Inc
Locally owned since 1984 · accounting · IT · manufacturing · engineering · healthcare
Front Range Staffing
Local COS agency · places across the Front Range · strong reputation for fast placement
Colorado Springs Works
Free employment resources & career navigation
Robert Half
Staffing / recruiting · professional & office roles
Spherion
Staffing · temp-to-hire · direct hire
Volt Workforce Solutions
Staffing · engineering · finance · manufacturing
Versión en Español
8 resources
Los horarios pueden cambiar. Llame antes de ir para confirmar.
United Way (211)
Referencias de recursos en toda la región
Línea de Comida (Colorado)
Confidencial · 150+ idiomas
Caridades Católicas (Catholic Charities)
Comida · renta · servicios de familia · clínicas legales · consejería
Crossfire Ministries
Tienda de comida sin costo · se requiere registro
Mercy's Gate
Despensa y ayuda financiera limitada
Springs Rescue Mission
Refugio y comidas
TESSA — Violencia Doméstica
Línea de ayuda 24 horas · refugio seguro · apoyo
WIC — Salud Pública del Condado
Fórmula infantil · alimentos · apoyo de lactancia · se requieren límites de ingresos
