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Colorado Approves $10M Emergency Aid for Food Banks

10/31/2025

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Colorado lawmakers approved $10 million in emergency funding for food banks as federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will pause on November 1, 2023, due to a government shutdown.
Governor Jared Polis stated the funding addresses the expected increase in demand from over 600,000 residents, including 300,000 children.
The funds will be distributed in three installments through the Community Food Assistance Grant Program.
Colorado is also continuing $7.5 million for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program and is part of a lawsuit against the federal government to restore SNAP benefits.

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Colorado lawmakers approved $10 million in emergency funding for food banks as federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will pause on November 1, 2023, due to a government shutdown.
Governor Jared Polis stated the funding addresses the expected increase in demand from over 600,000 residents, including 300,000 children.
The funds will be distributed in three installments through the Community Food Assistance Grant Program.
Colorado is also continuing $7.5 million for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program and is part of a lawsuit against the federal government to restore SNAP benefits.