Food banks across Colorado are preparing for an unprecedented surge in need as the federal government shutdown continues. Starting Nov. 1, many people will find themselves without food and nutrition benefits.
According to NPR, “nearly 42 million people rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, previously known as food stamps… Most recipients are seniors, families with kids and people with disabilities.”
In Colorado, nearly 600,000 people will be impacted, “half are children, 10% are elderly and 15% have a disability.” (Read more on Axios).
“We are facing a crisis unlike anything we’ve ever seen,” said Erin Pulling, CEO of the Food Bank of the Rockies, which serves half the state. (Read more on Axios).
Give to our Critical Needs Fund, which will support food banks and assistance programs during this time.
Join us by donating or volunteering. If you are looking to help, there are several organizations supporting those in need:
Food banks
Other food assistance programs
- Birdseed Collective
- Commún
- Denver Food Rescue
- Denver Indian Center
- Denver Indian Family Resource Center
- Denver Metro Emergency Food Network
- Downtown Denver Islamic Center Food Pantry
- Food for Thought Denver
- Fortaleza Familiar
- Hunger Free Colorado
- Jewish Family Service of Colorado Weinberg Food Pantry
- Joy Kitchen Food Rescue
- Kaizen Food Share & Rescue
- LIFT-UP
- Metro Caring
- Mutual Aid Monday
- Re:Vision Coop
- Servicios de la Raza
- Southwest Denver Coalition
- Spirit of the Sun
- Struggle of Love Foundation
- Sun Valley Kitchen & Community Center
- The Gathering Place
- The LoVVe Project
- Village Exchange Center
- We Don’t Waste
Find food pantries or organizations in your local neighborhood or community across Colorado: https://www.foodbankrockies.org/find-food/
