DENVER (KDVR) — As SNAP benefits delays continue, the Denver Public Schools Foundation is delivering grocery gift cards and pantry supplies to schools, hubs and pantries working to fill the gap through the district’s Food Security Fund.
“For more than 30 years, Denver Public Schools Foundation has existed to support students. We support students, educators, and families in a variety of ways. We want to ensure that students are graduating ready to lead a successful life,” said Ashley Muramoto, vice president of Marketing and Communications for Denver Public Schools Foundation.
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She says that includes a renewed focus on the Food Security Fund, relaunched as food requests soar with delayed SNAP benefits.
“Our families need support now more than ever but with the SNAP benefits delays and disbursement, we know that there are families lining up needing more and more of that food access support,” said Ashley…