Aims Students are invited to come out and pick up fresh fruits, veggies, and more!
Items are available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.
Select your campus or check the calendar below for upcoming dates.
Arty's Pantry
Community Resources
Third Wednesday of the month
12 - 1:30 p.m.
Student Commons Parking Lot
- July 16, 2025
- August 20, 2025
- September 17, 2025
- October 15, 2025
- November 19, 2025
- January 21, 2026
- February 18, 2026
- March 18, 2026
- April 15, 2026
The Farms to Families Food Truck will not be on campus during holidays and/or days that Aims is closed.
Visits may be canceled without notice in cases of inclement weather.
Second Thursday/month
12 - 1:30 p.m.
Roundabout between Public Safety Institute and Automotive
- July 10, 2025
- August 14, 2025
- September 11, 2025
- October 9, 2025
- November 13, 2025
- February 12, 2026
- March 12, 2026
- April 9, 2026
- May 14, 2026
- June 11, 2026
Visits may be canceled without notice in cases of inclement weather.
Second Monday of the month
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Parking Lot East of Prairie Building
- July 14, 2025
- August 11, 2025
- September 8, 2025
- October 13, 2025
- November 10, 2025
- February 9, 2026
- March 9, 2026
- April 13, 2026
- May 11, 2026
- June 8, 2026
Visits may be canceled without notice in cases of inclement weather.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income households in Colorado purchase food. It provides a monthly benefit that helps families and individuals buy the food they need for good health.
How it works
Each county’s human services department is responsible for determining eligibility and authorizing SNAP benefits.
SNAP eligibility is based on income, resources and household size. Benefits are provided through an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. These can be used like a debit card at participating food stores.
As a SNAP recipient, you can receive discounts on admission at many museums and cultural centers throughout Colorado. Just show your EBT card when you buy tickets at participating locations.
Households can use SNAP benefits to buy:
Any food for the household, such as:
- Fruits and vegetables
- Meat, poultry and fish
- Dairy products
- Breads and cereals
- Other foods such as snack foods and non-alcoholic beverages and
- Seeds and plants, which produce food for the household to eat
Households cannot use SNAP benefits to buy:
- Beer, wine, and liquor.
- Cigarettes and tobacco.
- Food and drinks containing controlled substances such as cannabis/marijuana and CBD.
- Vitamins, medicines, and supplements. If an item has a Supplement Facts label, it is considered a supplement and is not eligible for SNAP purchase.
- Live animals (except shellfish, fish removed from water, and animals slaughtered prior to pick-up from the store).
- Foods that are hot at the point of sale.
- Any nonfood items such as:
- Pet foods
- Cleaning supplies, paper products, and other household supplies.
- Hygiene items and cosmetics
You may qualify for SNAP benefits if you:
- Make low wages
- Have an income less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) as shown in the table
- Are unemployed or work part-time
- Receive other assistance payments like Colorado Works, Supplemental Security Income, etc.
- Are a child
- Are a student
- Are an adult between 18 and 54 with no children in your home (known as ABAWDs, or able-bodied adult without dependents)
View the income limits table to determine eligibility based on your household size.
You can also check your eligibility with the pre-screening tool on the Colorado PEAK website.
Are students eligible for SNAP?
Generally, students attending an institution of higher education (i.e., college, university, trade/technical school) more than half-time are only eligible for SNAP if they meet an exemption. The institution of higher education determines what is considered ‘half-time’ enrollment. Students who meet an exemption must also meet all other SNAP eligibility requirements.
Who counts as a student for SNAP purposes?
You are considered a student if you are enrolled at least half-time in an institution of higher education. The number of hours considered as half-time enrollment is determined by the institution of higher education.
If you are enrolled less than half-time, the student restrictions on SNAP eligibility do not apply to you. You may be SNAP-eligible if you meet all other SNAP eligibility requirements.
What is considered an institution of higher education?
For SNAP purposes, you are attending an institution of higher education if you are enrolled in:
- A regular curriculum at a college or university that offers degrees; or
- A business, technical, trade, or vocational school that normally requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Many colleges offer special programs that are not part of the regular curriculum. These can include remedial education, continuing or community education, professional development, English for speakers of other languages, and workforce development/training programs. If you are enrolled in programs like these, you are not considered to be enrolled in an institution of higher education when you apply for SNAP. Therefore, if you meet all other eligibility criteria, you do not need to meet a student exemption to be eligible for SNAP.
You can find additional guidance on what is considered an institution of higher education for SNAP purposes.
What is considered at least half-time enrollment?
The institution of higher education determines what is considered half-time enrollment. Your college, university, or school can tell you your enrollment status.
What are the student exemptions for SNAP?
If you are a student and you meet SNAP eligibility requirements, you may be eligible for SNAP if you meet one of the following exemptions:
- Are under age 18 or are age 50 or older.
- Are physically or mentally unfit.
- Work at least 20 hours a week in paid employment. If you are self-employed, you must work at least 20 hours a week and receive weekly earnings at least equal to the federal minimum wage multiplied by 20 hours.
- Participate in a state or federally financed work study program.
- Participate in an on-the-job training program.
- Care for a child under the age of 6.
- Care for a child age 6 to 11 and lack the necessary child care enabling you to attend school and work 20 hours a week or participate in work study.
- Are a single parent enrolled full-time in college and taking care of a child under 12.
- Receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) assistance.
- Are assigned to, placed in, or self-placed in a college or other institution of higher education through:
- A SNAP Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) program;
- Other E&T programs for low-income households, which are operated by a state or local government and have an equivalent component to SNAP E&T;
- A program under Title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA) (PL 113-128);
- A Trade Adjustment Assistance Program under Section 236 of the Trade Act of 1974.
If you are not sure whether you meet one of the exemptions, contact your local SNAP office to find out how these exemptions may apply to your household circumstances.
I'm on a campus meal plan. Can I still apply for SNAP?
If you receive the majority of your meals through either a mandatory or optional meal plan, you are ineligible for SNAP. Meal plan structure may vary from institution to institution, so state agencies should fully explore your circumstances to determine what portion of your meals are covered by the plan. You can find additional guidance on the treatment of meal plans.
Online
Apply on the Colorado PEAK website.
The information entered on the PEAK online application is electronically submitted to the county office where the individual or family resides.
Paper application
Fill out a paper application (also available in Spanish, large-print English, and large-print Spanish) and mail, fax or return in person to your county human services office.
Mobile app
Use the MyCOBenefits app on your smartphone. Available for iOS and Android.
Get help with your application
Contact Hunger Free Colorado at 855-855-4626.
View other SNAP outreach partners that can provide application assistance
About
Weld Food Bank provides emergency food throughout Weld County.
This program provides assistance to individuals and families who find themselves with a temporary food need. Our nutritionally balanced package is designed to assist families of various sizes. The size of your family will determine the amount of food packages you receive. Available foods in this program will differ from day-to-day. On a typical day, the room will contain fruits, vegetables, dairy, bakery goods and protein.
Location
1108 H. Street
Greeley, CO 80631
(970) 356-2199
The Weld Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry is a refrigerated beverage truck used to deliver fresh produce, dairy, meat, bakery and dry goods directly to distribution sites in food deserts and other areas of high need.
You do not need to bring any information to receive help. Simply come to a site and we can record your basic contact information.
View the most up-to-date Mobile Food Pantry schedule. Please check the Weld Food Bank website or Facebook page for cancellations or updates.
About
The Fort Lupton Food and Clothing Bank is a registered 501(c)3 organization serving people in need in Southern Weld County and surrounding communities. They providing clothing and boxes of food to individuals and families who are struggling to make ends meet.
Contact
421 Denver Avenue
Fort Lupton, CO.
Phone: (303) 857-1096
Hours
Monday to Friday: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
About
Each year through programs and community partners, Food Bank for Larimer County provides food to more than 50,000 people in need.
Use the Food Finder Map to find food assistance in and around Larimer County. The interactive map will help you identify the closest pantry or no-cost shopping location to receive groceries, diapers, monthly food boxes for seniors, and more.
Read the shopping requirements to learn more about address verification to access their services.
Location
Food Bank for Larimer County
5706 Wright Drive, Loveland, Colorado 80538
T: (970) 493-4477
About
Loveland Vineyard Food Pantry offers a food pantry and clothing closet, with no proof of need or identification required. They focus on individuals and families who may not qualify for other forms of aid but still face challenges in meeting their basic needs, whether due to temporary hardship or long-term struggles.
Hours
Tuesday and Wednesday
9:00 a.m. - noon
Location
900 Josephine Court
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 667-8668
About
The Community Kitchen provides dinner at its location and in partnership with other community agencies to ensure people have access to food.
Hours
Monday - Friday: 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location
417 N. Garfield Ave.
Loveland, CO 80537
The United Way of Weld County works to end diaper need for families in Weld County. Find a participating diaper bank at the link.