Food Assistance in Rio Grande County, Colorado: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Rio Grande County has 14 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 grocery store (4), other SNAP retailers (4), and farmers market (3). They are spread across 4 cities and towns, with the most in Monte Vista, Del Norte, and Center. In Colorado, SNAP is administered; see the official Colorado SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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14
SNAP-authorized retailers
0 mapped
Food banks serving this county - see statewide list
4
Cities
Food banks serving Colorado
No Feeding America food bank is mapped to Rio Grande County in our data; these food banks serve Colorado, nearest first. See all 5 for Colorado.
Food Bank of the Rockies
Feeding America memberCommunity Food Share
Feeding America memberFood Bank for Larimer County
Feeding America memberWeld Food Bank
Feeding America memberFood bank data: Feeding America member network, retrieved 2026-10-18.
SNAP-authorized retailers in Rio Grande County
Dollar General 17902
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 19378
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 5509
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 9282
Other SNAP retailerK&j Thriftway Llc
Grocery storeMercado Del Norte
Farmers marketMonte Vista Farmers Market
Farmers marketPay And Save Inc. Dba Lowe's 25
SupermarketRainbow Grocery
Grocery storeSafeway 2810
SupermarketSimple Foods Market
Grocery storeSlv Discount Grocery & Deli
Grocery storeThe Farmstand
Farmers marketTop Value Grocery
SupermarketCities in Rio Grande County
Center
Del Norte
Monte Vista
South Fork
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No Feeding America food bank is mapped to Rio Grande 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 14 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Rio Grande County. The cities with the most are Monte Vista, Del Norte, and Center. 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.