Denver city officials, led by Mayor Mike Johnston, have announced new measures to help residents who may lose federal food assistance during the government shutdown. The shutdown could affect Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for up to 100,000 people in Denver starting this Saturday. City leaders are working to provide resources and support to prevent food shortages.
Children make up about one third of local SNAP recipients and are expected to be among those most affected. Mayor Johnston said the situation is urgent and called for community support to help families, children, and seniors meet their basic needs.
A Food Access Task Force has been created. It includes city council members Darrell Watson, Jamie Torres, and Kevin Flynn, along with leaders from the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment, Denver Human Services, and Human Rights & Community Partnerships. These officials said they are concerned about families facing hunger and will work together to find solutions…