Colorado food banks strapped for resources to meet growing demand amid inflation, SNAP cuts

By: Lindsey Toomer

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: October 15, 2026

Words: 1,003

Last Updated: 2 days, 19 hours ago

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Fueled by the rising cost of living and cuts to federal benefits, food assistance programs from around the Denver metro area have seen growing demand and an influx of new, first-time families in need of support this year.

Leaders with local food pantries and other nutritional aid groups highlighted the need for expanded funding for federal benefits like the Emergency Food Assistance Program and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, as well …

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