US EditionDenver officials urge citizens to help during SNAP suspension
Denver officials launched a task force to assist 100,000 residents facing SNAP benefit suspension due to the federal shutdown and urged donations to local food banks.
- On Thursday Denver Mayor Mike Johnston launched a task force to inform residents about SNAP benefits as 600,000 face losing access starting Saturday, urging donations.
- The government shutdown began Oct. 1 amid Senate disputes over a Republican budget bill, blocking funds needed to distribute SNAP benefits.
- More than 600,000 low-income Coloradans rely on SNAP, with Gov. Jared Polis's office reporting $120 million distributed monthly to 330,000 households as Denver 211 calls rise about 20%.
- The Joint Budget Committee approved $10 million emergency state aid to boost food banks in three waves over the next month, while select Denver recreation centers will provide Saturday meals for youth through year-end with no ID required.
- Those leaders demand USDA use multi-year contingency SNAP funding to cover shortfalls for 42 million Americans who rely on the program, while USDA said it will not tap a roughly $5 billion contingency fund.
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Denver Post
Coloradans scramble for help as SNAP suspension looms and food banks ‘just don’t have enough’
Jasmine Kendall had $86 left in her bank account this week. In October, the 34-year-old single mom was informed that, due to a lack of federal funding, she and her children may no longer qualify for their subsidized housing in Denver. Her car’s gas tank was empty Tuesday, her refrigerator and freezer picked clean. How does the mother of three feed her hungry family when she also has to work 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. as a registered behavioral therapist c…
The Daily Gazette
Denver officials urge citizens to help during SNAP suspension
(The Center Square) - Denver officials on Thursday launched a task force to inform citizens on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits and food access as the federal government shutdown continues and benefits are set to pause this weekend.
Mayor Mike Johnston creates a group dedicated to helping residents affected by the suspension of SNAP benefits.
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