Community Resources
COVID-19
Jefferson County Safer At Home
As of May 9, Jefferson County, Denver, and various metro counties moved from Stay at Home to Safer at Home. This is a slow, cautious re-opening of non-essential businesses like hair salons and curbside pickup for retailers. It is still encouraged to stay home as much as possible, limit gatherings to fewer than 10 people, and continue wearing masks in public in accordance with CDC guidelines. Find more information on what Safer at Home means for you on the Jeffco Website.
Emergency Tipped & Service Worker Support Fund
Cash assistance for restaurant workers, car service drivers, delivery workers, personal service workers, and more. Find information and apply online here.
Food Assistance
These locations are operating by drive-through only. Participants will be asked to stay in their car. Stay home if you are ill.
As of May 9, Jefferson County, Denver, and various metro counties moved from Stay at Home to Safer at Home. This is a slow, cautious re-opening of non-essential businesses like hair salons and curbside pickup for retailers. It is still encouraged to stay home as much as possible, limit gatherings to fewer than 10 people, and continue wearing masks in public in accordance with CDC guidelines. Find more information on what Safer at Home means for you on the Jeffco Website.
Emergency Tipped & Service Worker Support Fund
Cash assistance for restaurant workers, car service drivers, delivery workers, personal service workers, and more. Find information and apply online here.
Food Assistance
These locations are operating by drive-through only. Participants will be asked to stay in their car. Stay home if you are ill.
- The Action Center | 8475 West 14th Avenue, Lakewood | 720-215-4850 | Call for Appointment
- Joy's Kitchen | 7700 West Woodard Avenue, Lakewood | Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 12 - 2 p.m.
How to Use a Face Covering Safely
Please refer to the information on this flyer from Jefferson County Public Health.
JeffCo Public Schools Grab & Go Meals
Meals will be provided at curbside locations through car trunk, car window, or by walk-up. Parents or other caregivers may pick up meals for children who are not present. Meals are available at no cost to all children ages 1 - 18 years old. More information can be found here. Pick up is every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the following locations:
Please refer to the information on this flyer from Jefferson County Public Health.
JeffCo Public Schools Grab & Go Meals
Meals will be provided at curbside locations through car trunk, car window, or by walk-up. Parents or other caregivers may pick up meals for children who are not present. Meals are available at no cost to all children ages 1 - 18 years old. More information can be found here. Pick up is every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the following locations:
- Alameda High
- Arvada High
- Bear Creek High
- Columbine High
- Dunstan Middle
- Golden High
- Jefferson Junior/Senior High
- Pomona High
- Wayne Carle Middle
- West Jefferson Elementary
- Wheat Ridge High
Jefferson County Human Services
Information on emergency assistance, countywide closures, and more can all be found here. Apply for emergency assistance here.
LEAP
The Colorado Low-Income Energy Assistance Program has extended its deadline from April 1 to April 30. Find more information here.
Mile High United Way 211
A community resource connecting individuals and families to critical resources including food, shelter, rental assistance, and more. More information here.
Public Health Information
Find resources and information on the COVID-19 situation on the websites for the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Tips to Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
Helpful tips from Jefferson County Public Schools can be found here.
Taxes
All federal and state filing deadlines have been extended to July 15, 2020.
Unemployment
Unemployment benefits may be available to workers who have lost their job through no fault of their own, including if you have worked for an employer that closed or reduced your hours to help stop the spread of COVID-19. File a claim online here or call 303-318-9000. Due to the high volume of claims, please file your claim according to the following schedule:
Uninsured Enrollment
Connect for Health Colorado, the state health marketplace, will extend its emergency special enrollment period for uninsured residents until April 30. You can find more information or sign up for a plan here.
Open Businesses
The City of Lakewood has put together an interactive page with all of the businesses that are currently open during this time. You can find it here.
Grocery Stores
Several local grocery stores have announced special hours for senior shoppers and shoppers belonging to other vulnerable populations. See these special hours below.
Information on emergency assistance, countywide closures, and more can all be found here. Apply for emergency assistance here.
LEAP
The Colorado Low-Income Energy Assistance Program has extended its deadline from April 1 to April 30. Find more information here.
Mile High United Way 211
A community resource connecting individuals and families to critical resources including food, shelter, rental assistance, and more. More information here.
Public Health Information
Find resources and information on the COVID-19 situation on the websites for the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Tips to Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
Helpful tips from Jefferson County Public Schools can be found here.
Taxes
All federal and state filing deadlines have been extended to July 15, 2020.
Unemployment
Unemployment benefits may be available to workers who have lost their job through no fault of their own, including if you have worked for an employer that closed or reduced your hours to help stop the spread of COVID-19. File a claim online here or call 303-318-9000. Due to the high volume of claims, please file your claim according to the following schedule:
- If your last name begins with a letter from A to M, please file your claim on a Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, or after 12 p.m. on Saturday.
- If your last name begins with a letter from N to Z, please file your claim on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday, or before 12 p.m. on Saturday.
Uninsured Enrollment
Connect for Health Colorado, the state health marketplace, will extend its emergency special enrollment period for uninsured residents until April 30. You can find more information or sign up for a plan here.
Open Businesses
The City of Lakewood has put together an interactive page with all of the businesses that are currently open during this time. You can find it here.
Grocery Stores
Several local grocery stores have announced special hours for senior shoppers and shoppers belonging to other vulnerable populations. See these special hours below.
