What to expect
After you submit your application your county human services office has 30 days to determine your eligibility.
You may be eligible for expedited SNAP benefits within 7 days if you have less than $100 in cash and less than $150 in monthly earnings, or if your housing expenses exceed your monthly income or if you are a migrant or seasonal farm worker.
You may be asked for a phone interview or can request an interview in person if preferred.
If an interview is needed, the county human services office may:
Attempt to call you at the phone number you provided in your application.
If they are unable to reach you by phone, you will receive a mail notice for a scheduled interview.
The notice will include details like your interview date and time and how to reschedule your interview if needed.
You may need to provide documents verifying your situation. You can provide them in the following ways:
Upload them to your PEAK account on colorado.gov/PEAK
Upload them to your MyCOBenefits application on your mobile device
Provide them to your county human services office location
Mail them to the mailing address on your county’s letterhead or website
You will receive your EBT card (also known as the Colorado Quest Card) by mail or in person.
You can now use your EBT card at any authorized store across the country that has the EBT or Quest card logo. Funds are accessed by using a personal identification number (PIN) set by the cardholder. Visit the EBT site for more information on using your card and keeping your benefits safe.