Local recovery center steps in to feed families relying on SNAP benefits

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — As the federal government shutdown continues with no clear end in sight, families who rely on SNAP benefits are scrambling to figure out how to put food on the table.

One local organization in Colorado Springs says they’re stepping up to make sure no one goes hungry.

A local organization, Silver Linings Recovery, helps those battling addiction and homelessness, but lately, its mission has expanded. That’s where we met Justina Ramirez, who has depended on SNAP benefits for over a year…

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