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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Behind every rescued gallon of milk or box of cereal is someone who made a conscious choice: to give instead of toss. At Target stores across Boulder and Broomfield Counties, that choice happens every day. Thanks to a strong partnership with Community Food Share, produce managers and store teams are rethinking what it means to ...
Ashley knows the power of rescued food. Not just because she manages the bakery at Sprouts in Lafayette, where her team keeps the shelves stocked with delicious goods but because just a few years ago, she was unsure where her next meal would come from. That is, until she found Community Food Share. “I was ...
At 7:00 a.m., the Community Food Share warehouse is already buzzing. Drivers are loading trucks, prepping for a full day of food rescue. One of those drivers is Jason, a vital link in the journey from grocery store to dinner table. Every weekday, Jason and his fellow drivers head out to more than 40 ...
Every summer, as schools let out and routines shift, something far more serious emerges for thousands of families in Boulder and Broomfield Counties: the loss of school meals. For many children, summer means 83 days of uncertainty—days where food isn't a guarantee. That’s why at Community Food Share, we're on a mission to "Fuel ...
Hello! I’m Erik, Food Resource Retail Coordinator at Community Food Share. With sustainability increasingly at the forefront for many shoppers, I want to share how our grocery rescue program provides nutritious food to local communities and significantly reduces emissions and waste. What's the Link Between Food Rescue and Sustainability? Every year, nearly 40% of ...
Community Food Share's Commitment to Sustainability As part of our sustainability pillar, we are excited to celebrate National Agriculture Day on March 18 and Earth Day on April 22. National Agriculture Day is a perfect opportunity to celebrate the importance of agriculture and support local farmers and Earth Day offers another chance to reflect on ...
Meeting the Growing Need: Blue Spruce Neighbors Program Update Hi, I’m Aaron, Offsite Programs Manager at Community Food Share. Our Blue Spruce Neighbors Program has seen major growth lately, and I wanted to share an update. This program has evolved significantly since its launch in 1988 (originally called Elder Share) to serve seniors (60+) ...
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