With the government shutdown, thousands of Coloradans could soon lose access to federal food assistance, and children make up nearly half of those affected, according to Gov. Polis’ office.
That’s why the Food Bank of the Rockies is stepping in, filling boxes of food to help families who may lose their SNAP benefits. Volunteers are packing essentials like pasta, peanut butter, soup, and canned fruits and vegetables to make sure no one goes hungry.
The Food Bank says it currently provides food to one in nine people across its service area in Colorado and Wyoming, and that includes thousands of children.
“We’re focusing on proteins and produce because that’s what our neighbors need and want,” said Monica Buhlig, Chief Impact Officer at the Food Bank of the Rockies. “It’s the hardest for our pantry network to get on their own.”…