How You Can Help Our Neighbors During the SNAP Crisis 

Across Colorado, families are facing a new wave of uncertainty as federal SNAP food assistance is temporarily paused. The federal pause on SNAP benefits—which help more than 600,000 Coloradans buy groceries each month—has left thousands suddenly unsure how they’ll feed their families. Here in Boulder and Broomfield Counties alone, over 22,000 households are at risk ...

2025-10-30T17:16:54-06:00October 30, 2025|Uncategorized|

As Shutdown Continues, SNAP Benefits are at Risk for Over 22,000 Families in Boulder and Broomfield Counties

LOUISVILLE, CO. — October 22, 2025 — Community Food Share is preparing for a surge in need following notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that states have been directed to hold the release of November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits until federal funding is available. This temporary pause affects all SNAP households across ...

2025-10-23T19:40:14-06:00October 23, 2025|Uncategorized|

FAQ: What does a government shutdown mean for food banks?

The impacts of a government shutdown, as best we can predict them, largely depend on how long a shutdown lasts. As a network we must hope for the best—no shutdown or a brief shutdown that lasts for just a few days—but prepare for the worst-case scenario—a prolonged shutdown that leads to increased demand for ...

2025-10-06T10:28:28-06:00October 6, 2025|FAQ, Updates|