Emergency Food Resources for Families
More than 600,000 Coloradans are about to lose their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on November 1 because of the federal government shutdown. That’s families, older adults, and neighbors who are working hard and still just one unexpected expense away from going hungry.
It only takes one cut to the safety net for families to start free falling, losing not just food but the fragile sense of security that keeps everything else together.
We can’t solve this overnight, but we can show up for one another.
If you’re able to donate or volunteer, visit Feeding Colorado. Local food banks are especially in need of items like milk, beans, rice, canned proteins, baby formula, and even pet food as many families will be worried about feeding their pets, too.
If you or someone you know needs food assistance:
Feeding Colorado can help you find a nearby food bank or pantry offering support.
Colorado 2-1-1 Food Map or call 2-1-1 or 866-760-6489. Services are available in multiple languages.
Sacks of Love offers food pick up days for families in need in Montbello and Aurora.
City and County of Denver for food assistance across the city.
Tasty Food Program‘s afterschool meals for children continue to be offered at Denver recreation centers.
The City and County of Denver’s Department of Human Services (DHS) will continue processing SNAP applications and renewals to make sure benefits are processed in a timely fashion as soon as the government shutdown ends. SNAP beneficiaries will receive SNAP benefits retroactively once the government reopens. DHS strongly encourages families to continue submitting SNAP paperwork in the meantime.
The Colorado Department of Human Services will continue to post the most updated information about SNAP on their website as it becomes available. We encourage you to check this website frequently as the authoritative source for SNAP information in Colorado.