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1. How can I apply for the food support program?

Email mtejera@jeffco.us or trivera@jeffco.us to receive a copy of the agreement and instructions for supporting documents needed.

2. I have received other CARES ACT funding. Am I qualified to apply for this food support grant?

Yes, you are eligible to apply if you received other CARES Act funds.  However, you cannot use the funds to pay the same expenses.

3. How do I check the status of my food support application?

Email mtejera@jeffco.us or trivera@jeffco.us for updates on your application. The average processing time is 2 to 3 weeks.

4. What forms of assistance does the Food Pantry Support Program provide?

COVID Impact Grant: Upon demonstrating a change in normal operations due to COVID-19, the Food Pantries will be eligible to receive a grant of up to $10,000.

COVID Expense Reimbursement: The reimbursement process will commence when Jefferson County begins accepting supporting documentation for expenses on October 26, 2020. Expenses eligible for reimbursement will have occurred during the period of March 1, 2020 to the date the Food Pantry Support Agreement was signed.

Bulk Food Donation: Through demonstrated bulk food need documentation a wholesale food distributor will provide bulk food donations to the Food Pantries.

5. Can I apply for all three forms of assistance?

Yes, the assistance programs are not mutually exclusive. Each form of assistance is subject to its own eligibility requirements.

6. What kind of food does the food distributor provide?

The food pantries have a catalog of options to choose from to fit the needs of the community they serve. The catalog provides options such as canned goods, produce, meat and bulk offerings in a volume customized for each pantry.

7. What expenses are eligible for reimbursement?

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Social distancing measures such as signage, barriers, or replacements for pre-pandemic procedures that minimize human contact
• Payroll expenses for temporary employees hired as a result of COVID-19
• COVID-19 testing expenses for Food Pantry staff or clients
• Groceries purchased during the period of March 1, 2020 to the signing of the Food Pantry Support Agreement. Groceries must be purchased from recognized providers, including but not limited to: Food Bank of the Rockies, Costco, King Soopers / Kroger, Safeway, Walmart, and Sprouts Farms Market.

8. How will the funds be dispersed?

Jefferson County requires ACH information to wire funds for Food Pantry reimbursements and Impact Grant. This can be provided here via this form.