SNAP · Colorado
Colorado SNAP: Colorado Quest Card, phone numbers and deposit days
In Colorado, SNAP is called Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and benefits load on the Colorado Quest Card. 574,601 people were on SNAP in Colorado in July 2026, down 5.2% from July 2025 (606,152). 3,120 stores in the state take SNAP.
Colorado SNAP and EBT phone numbers
- EBT card help: Colorado Quest CardBalance, lost or stolen card, PIN888-328-2656
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) help lineApplications, interviews, case questionsn/d — call 2-1-1
We publish a phone number only when two independent sources agree: the USDA state directory and the state agency's own website. "n/d" means we could not confirm it, so call 2-1-1 or use the number on the back of your card.
When benefits arrive
We could not confirm Colorado's current deposit days against the state's own page, so we do not show a table. Your approval notice and the EBT line have your date.
How to find your deposit dayIncome limits in Colorado
Colorado uses a gross income limit of 200% of the poverty line for most households, under a state option called broad-based categorical eligibility. Households under that limit do not face the federal net income or asset tests.
| People | Gross limit (200%) | Net limit (poverty line) | Maximum SNAP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,660 | $1,330 | $306 |
| 2 | $3,608 | $1,804 | $562 |
| 3 | $4,554 | $2,277 | $808 |
| 4 | $5,500 | $2,750 | $1,023 |
| 5 | $6,448 | $3,224 | $1,217 |
| 6 | $7,394 | $3,697 | $1,463 |
| 7 | $8,340 | $4,170 | $1,616 |
| 8 | $9,288 | $4,644 | $1,841 |
No asset limit for most households in Colorado under its broad-based rule.
Estimate your benefit for ColoradoColorado rules at a glance
- Soda and candy. Colorado had a USDA waiver, but a court blocked it on June 22, 2026 (Aragon v. Rollins). It restricts soft drinks.Waiver blocked by a court
- Hot meals at restaurants. Colorado does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot buy hot restaurant meals there.No
- Work rules. Colorado has no time limit waiver areas in the first quarter of FY2027, so the 3-month limit applies statewide to adults it covers.Details
- Summer EBT for kids. Colorado took part in Summer EBT (SUN Bucks) in 2026.Details
Utility allowances
Instead of adding up each bill, SNAP counts a set utility amount. A higher amount can raise the benefit.
| Area | Heating or cooling | Basic or limited | Phone only |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | $594 | $377 | $97 |
Where to use EBT in Colorado
Counties with the most stores:
Online stores that take SNAP
The USDA state directory lists 23 stores that take SNAP online in Colorado:
- Albertsons
- Amazon
- City Market
- Costco
- CVS Banners
- Dashmart
- Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)
- Demonale Farms LLC
- Dollar General
- Family Dollar
- Gopuff
- King Soopers
- Podunk's Ranch
- Safeway
- Sam’s Club Scan and Go
- Save A Lot
- Sprouts Farmers Market
- Syed Farms
- Target
- Thrive Market
- Walgreens
- Walmart
- Whole Foods
Common questions
What is the EBT card called in Colorado?
Colorado Quest Card. The program is called Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
What is the SNAP income limit in Colorado for 4 people?
$5,500 a month gross (200% of the poverty line) and $2,750 net, from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
How do I check my EBT balance in Colorado?
Call 888-328-2656, the EBT customer service line, or look at your last receipt.
Can I buy soda with SNAP in Colorado?
Colorado had a USDA waiver, but a court blocked it on June 22, 2026 (Aragon v. Rollins). It restricts soft drinks.
Sources: USDA SNAP State Directory of Resources (state entry updated April 29, 2026); USDA, SNAP Fiscal Year 2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustments memo (signed August 21, 2026; in effect October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027); USDA, Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility chart (June 2026); USDA, Standard Utility Allowances by state, FY2026 table; USDA, SNAP Food Restriction Waivers (page updated October 13, 2026); USDA SNAP Data Tables, persons participating (data as of October 9, 2026); USDA SNAP Retailer Locator data (layer updated October 21, 2026); USDA, ABAWD time limit waiver status, FY2027 first quarter (in effect October 1, 2026); USDA, Summer EBT participating areas (page updated August 14, 2026).
Independent guide. Not a government website. Not affiliated with USDA or any state agency. We do not take applications, and we never ask for your case number, card number or PIN. Amounts and rules can change: your state SNAP agency has the final word.