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Food Bank Faces 25% Funding Cut, Urgent Help Needed

10/17/2025

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The Food Bank of the Rockies faces a 25% cut in federal support, causing a daily deficit of 14,000 meals.
Monica Buhlig, Chief Impact Officer at the Food Bank of the Rockies, warns shutdown could worsen food insecurity.
Colorado's Joint Budget Committee approved $7.5 million to support the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program.
Food banks may cut distributions and seek community donations.

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Story summary

The Food Bank of the Rockies faces a 25% cut in federal support, causing a daily deficit of 14,000 meals.
Monica Buhlig, Chief Impact Officer at the Food Bank of the Rockies, warns shutdown could worsen food insecurity.
Colorado's Joint Budget Committee approved $7.5 million to support the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program.
Food banks may cut distributions and seek community donations.