DENVER (KDVR) — Local governments are warning citizens that due to a weeks-long federal government shutdown with no end in sight, SNAP benefits will not be issued for November.
Snape, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programprovides nutritional benefits to low-income families, giving them a supplemental grocery budget so they can purchase basic food items. According to the Colorado Department of Human Services, more than 620,400 Coloradans have SNAP benefits, with over $117.93 million in support was distributed So far this year.
Adams County Government And share it on its social media pages New and continuing cases will not receive November benefits. Applicants who reapply or reselect during October will continue to receive October benefits, the state agency said. She said she will share more information about the status of November benefits when it becomes available.
“Adams County has no control over when benefits are available because the availability of SNAP benefits is entirely dependent on the federal government,” the state agency wrote. “We know that many residents rely on SNAP funding to provide food for their families and we know this is a troubling change in benefits.”
The province said it is monitoring the situation to provide residents with the latest information and support possible.
It also directed residents towards Mile High United Way Help Center 211 and MyFriendBenan open source tool aimed at increasing opportunities for children and families in Colorado.