Running a small business in Colorado takes a lot: a lot of hours, of lot of hard work, a lot of patience. One small business in Fort Collins, a butcher, is looking out for those in his community that are going to be struggling if/when SNAP benefits end. With luck, for those in need, other local businesses will join in with the endeavor.
At the end of October 2025, millions of Americans were bracing to lose their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to the government shutdown. Benefits of $186 for individuals or $350 for households (the Colorado averages) can go a very long way; not receiving those benefits, many will be doing whatever they can to put food on the table. It’s a sad and frustrating situation; this Fort Collins butcher couldn’t take the frustration any longer…