With 600,000 Coloradans losing benefits, one analyst describes the state aid as ‘trying to plow a field with a fork.'

The Colorado Joint Budget Committee on Thursday approved two emergency requests — including up to $10 million to support food banks and pantries — aimed at aiding recipients of federal benefits

With federal food assistance set to come to a halt on Nov. 1, Colorado lawmakers on Thursday approved $10 million in funding for food banks to help meet what is expected to be a

Nonprofits across Colorado are bracing for what's to come as food insecurity reaches one of its highest levels this century.

SNAP benefits are not expected to go out in November without a deal. The program provides food assistance to more than 600,000 Coloradans.

Starting Saturday, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for millions are in jeopardy as the impacts of the weeks-long federal government shutdown expand.

Starting this weekend, more than 600,000 Coloradans who depend on SNAP benefits may be forced to turn to food banks to stay full. If they don't have the money to shop at grocery stores, there could be a much bigger impact for everyone in Colorado.

Because food banks can buy food at a discount of 20 to 30 cents on the dollar, compared to retail prices, the state estimates its $10 million could be leveraged to bring in about $50 million

Colorado Congressional District 3 Rep. Jeff Hurd has co-sponsored a House bill to keep SNAP funded during the government shutdown.