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Food Assistance in Chaffee County, Colorado: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers

Chaffee County has 11 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and no Feeding America food bank is mapped to the county, so the regional food banks serving Colorado are listed below. By USDA store type, the largest groups are supermarket (4), grocery store (2), and other SNAP retailers (2). They are spread across 3 cities and towns, with the most in Salida, Buena Vista, and Poncha Springs. In Colorado, SNAP is administered; see the official Colorado SNAP page to apply or find an office.

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11 SNAP-authorized retailers
0 mapped Food banks serving this county - see statewide list
3 Cities

Food banks serving Colorado

No Feeding America food bank is mapped to Chaffee County in our data; these food banks serve Colorado, nearest first. See all 5 for Colorado.

Food bank data: Feeding America member network, retrieved 2026-10-18.

SNAP-authorized retailers in Chaffee County

Buena Vista Lagrees Food Store

415 N Hwy 24, Buena Vista, CO 81211
Supermarket
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City Market 437

438 Us Highway 24 N, Buena Vista, CO 81211
Super store
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Dollar Tree 6346

101 W Highway 50, Salida, CO 81201
Other SNAP retailer
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Family Dollar 8308

401 Us Highway 24 N, Buena Vista, CO 81211
Other SNAP retailer
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Lagrees Food Stores

10100 W Hwy 50, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
Supermarket
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Salida Farmers Market

120 E 4th St, Salida, CO 81201
Farmers market
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Scanga Meat Co

9250 County Road 156, Salida, CO 81201
Grocery store
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The Lettucehead Food Company

545 Us Highway 24 N, Buena Vista, CO 81211
Grocery store
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Vitamin Cottage Natural Grocers U152

200 F St, Salida, CO 81201
Supermarket
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Walmart Sc 921

7865 W Us Highway 50, Salida, CO 81201
Super store
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Cities in Chaffee County

Buena Vista Poncha Springs Salida

SNAP Eligibility Quick Reference

A household of 4 in Colorado can earn up to $3,575/month and receive up to $1,023/month in SNAP benefits. View full Colorado eligibility table. Source: USDA SNAP eligibility page, Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027.

Nearby counties in Colorado

Looking beyond Chaffee County? Browse SNAP retailers and food banks in nearby counties, or see all of Colorado.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No Feeding America food bank is mapped to Chaffee County in our data; these food banks serve Colorado. The member food banks serving Colorado are listed above, nearest first. You can also call 211 or use the Feeding America food bank locator.

This directory lists 11 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Chaffee County. The cities with the most are Salida, Buena Vista, and Poncha Springs. Scroll to the retailer list for addresses and directions.

For Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027, USDA FNS lists a maximum gross monthly income of $3,575 (130% of the poverty line) and a maximum monthly benefit of $1,023 for a household of 4 in the 48 contiguous states and DC; Alaska and Hawaii have higher limits. Source: USDA SNAP eligibility page.

Contact the regional food bank listed on this page, because food banks supply the pantries in their area. You can also call 211 or use the Feeding America food bank locator. This site does not publish individual pantry hours.