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If the federal government shutdown continues (more information below), funding for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) will not be available starting November 1st. The program, which is the nation's largest source of food assistance for low-income families and individuals, serves 1 in 8 Americans and is central to our country's food security. 

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE:

Below are some resources and food access points across the state, compiled by CCH staff and service partners. Stay tuned for additional updates. 

211 Colorado

Plentiful app: Download the Plentiful app to navigate food resources

CO Department of Human Services: Call the SNAP Benefits Support line

Feeding Colorado: Search the Feeding Colorado food finder or email info@feedingcolorado.org

Food resource map below allows you to filter between food pantries and access points, public transportation, and other resources to determine what is accessible to you. 

  • Purple icons indicates a light rail stop.
  • Green icons indicate a food resource.
  • Click the arrow in the top left to add bus stops or ARC locations.

Food Resources

If the federal government shutdown continues (more information below), funding for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) will not be available starting November 1st. The program, which is the nation's largest source of food assistance for low-income families and individuals, serves 1 in 8 Americans and is central to our country's food security. 

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE:

Below are some resources and food access points across the state, compiled by CCH staff and service partners. Stay tuned for additional updates. 

211 Colorado

Plentiful app: Download the Plentiful app to navigate food resources

CO Department of Human Services: Call the SNAP Benefits Support line

Feeding Colorado: Search the Feeding Colorado food finder or email info@feedingcolorado.org

Food resource map below allows you to filter between food pantries and access points, public transportation, and other resources to determine what is accessible to you. 

  • Purple icons indicates a light rail stop.
  • Green icons indicate a food resource.
  • Click the arrow in the top left to add bus stops or ARC locations.

Impact on Colorado Nutrition Programs

This information is updated as frequently as possible. Click here to learn more. 

Critical information from our partners at HungerFree Colorado, Nourish Colorado, Provecho Collective, and Nourish Colorado: 

  • People in Colorado should continue to apply for benefits and can continue using their food benefits at retailers.
  • October benefits for nutrition programs–including SNAP and WIC–are NOT impacted.
  • Nutrition programs, including WIC, remain open in Colorado.
  • Colorado public school students can continue to access free meals at school.
  • Double Up Food Bucks and Colorado SNAP Produce Bonus continue to operate as usual.
     
  • As the shutdown continues, food programs will likely face disruptions in November.

🛑 United States Department of Agriculture has informed states they can’t issue November benefits while the government is shutdown, so November SNAP benefits are currently on hold.

Impacto en los Programas de Nutrición en Colorado

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  • Las personas en Colorado deben seguir solicitando beneficios y pueden continuar usando sus beneficios de alimentos en las tiendas.
  • Los beneficios de octubre para los programas de nutrición, incluidos SNAP y WIC, NO están afectados.
  • Los programas de nutrición, incluido WIC, siguen funcionando en Colorado.
  • Los estudiantes de las escuelas públicas de Colorado pueden seguir recibiendo comidas gratuitas en la escuela.

  • Double Up Food Bucks y el Bono de Productos Frescos de SNAP Colorado continúan funcionando con normalidad.

     

  • A medida que continúe el cierre del gobierno, es probable que los programas de alimentos enfrenten interrupciones en noviembre.
    • 🛑 El USDA ha informado a los estados que no pueden emitir los beneficios de noviembre mientras el gobierno esté cerrado, por lo que los beneficios de SNAP de noviembre están actualmente en pausa.