Community Resources - Education, Food Assistance & More - COVID-19 Information and Resources

Education

District 51 Safe School Reopening Plan
Includes information for in-person and online schooling options.

Resources to Help Seniors Shelter in Place
Useful links to help seniors from Comfort Keepers.

Shopping Hours at Local Grocery Stores Reserved for Seniors/Vulnerable Populations:

This information is kept as up-to-date as possible. If in doubt, please contact the store directly.

Safeway: Tuesdays and Thursdays: 7-9am

City Market: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 6-8am

Walmart: Tuesdays: 6-7am

Walgreens: Tuesdays: 8-9am

Target: Wednesdays: 8-9am

Sams Club: Tuesdays and Thursdays: 7-9am

Big Lots: Everyday: 9-10am

Dollar General: Everyday: 8-9am

Community Resource Guide
Provided by Grand Valley Peace and Justice. Very comprehensive list of community services including food, shelter, and other emergency assistance.
Western Colorado 2-1-1
2-1-1 is a free, confidential, information and referral service connecting people in need to important local community resources via the phone, web or app. 1-888-217-1215
Community Resource List from Mesa County Human Services
LISTA DEL RECURSO DE LA COMUNIDAD
Mesa County Department of Human Services Response to COVID-19 by Division
Check this page for specific departments and the service changes which have changed due to COVID-19. This page is continually updated - check back often.

SNAP Assistance
This link allows clients to refer themselves. Clients who self-refer will be contacted by one of their Food Assistance Navigators within 3 business days (typically more quickly).
Food Bank of the Rockies Distribution Sites
Click on the map to find local resources.
District-51 Emergency Meal Service Program
Open to all children in Mesa County regardless of their school system.
Hunger Free Colorado
Sroll down to find a map showing where meals and other resources are being offered across the state.