Food Security
Food Security
The ability to get the food you need for your family impacts your health and health outcomes. San Juan County Public Health is supporting several projects related to food security for San Juan County residents. Find more information on this page.
Local Food Pantries
You can visit the following food pantries for extra grocery items:
Public Library | St. Patrick's Catholic Church | Social Services |
Silverton Public Library Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm | St. Patrick's Catholic Church @ the County Courthouse Hours vary by season | County Courthouse Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (income restrictions apply) |
Regional Food Security
Interested in more regional food issues? The Good Food Collective is working on regional food related projects.
Food Resources
Enroll in SNAP/EBT
Apply online or with paper applications located on the table outside the Social Services office in the Courthouse. Contact Krissy Rhoades with San Juan County Social Services or visit the Colorado PEAK Website for more information.
Who takes SNAP/EBT benefits in town?
Silverton Grocery Store
Farmer's Market
Triangle Motel and Gas Station
Women, Infants and Children
WIC is for all kinds of families: married and single parents, working or not working. If you're a father, mother, grandparent, foster parent or other legal guardian of a child under 5, you can apply for WIC. Enroll in WIC through La Plata County Public Health.