How many SNAP recipients are in Colorado?

Starting Saturday, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for millions are in jeopardy as the impacts of the weeks-long federal government shutdown expand.
Sky-Hi News

Polis calls for $10 million for Colorado food banks as 600,000 risk losing SNAP

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is planning to dole out up to $10 million in state funding for food banks, as hundreds of thousands of Coloradans risk losing federal benefits next month. Roughly 1 in

Nonprofits in Colorado brace for growing food insecurity as SNAP cuts loom

Nonprofits across Colorado are bracing for what's to come as food insecurity reaches one of its highest levels this century.
KOAA News5

'It's traumatic': Government shutdown impacts seniors on fixed incomes and SNAP benefits

Starting in November, millions of Americans could lose access to SNAP benefits, commonly known as food stamps.

Colorado law makers speak on plans to cover SNAP benefits amid government shutdown

FOX31's Gabrielle Franklin reports on lawmakers in Colorado making plans to cover federal benefits expected to be suspended on Nov. 1 amid the federal government shutdown.

Angus King co-sponsoring bill to keep SNAP, WIC going during shutdown

The Maine independent is also joining Republican Sen. Susan Collins in supporting a similar piece of legislation that seeks to maintain funding food assistance in November.

CO-3 House Rep. Jeff Hurd backs bill to keep SNAP funded through government shutdown

Colorado Congressional District 3 Rep. Jeff Hurd has co-sponsored a House bill to keep SNAP funded during the government shutdown.
Hoodline

Colorado Allocates $10 Million to Feed Residents as Federal Shutdown Halts SNAP Support

Colorado counters the federal shutdown's impact on food security by providing state funds to support SNAP beneficiaries, despite lack of federal reimbursement.
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