Coloradans Struggle to Access Food as SNAP Suspension Looms
State and local leaders in Colorado, along with food bank operators, are working to help meet the overwhelming demand for food assistance as the suspension of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) looms.
Jasmine Kendall, a 34-year-old single mom, is one of those struggling to make ends meet. With only $86 left in her bank account, she is facing the possibility of losing her subsidized housing in Denver due to a lack of federal funding.
Her life feels like a cruel word problem she’s struggling to solve — and the math is not in her favor.
Kendall works as a registered behavioral therapist, caring for kids with autism, and earns $21 an hour. However, her housing assistance, which typically covers a portion of her $3,000 monthly rent, may be at risk.
- Empty gas tank
- Empty refrigerator and freezer
- Limited financial resources
Food banks in the area are also struggling to keep up with the demand, with many stating that they "just don’t have enough" to meet the needs of those seeking assistance.
Author's summary: Coloradans face food insecurity as SNAP suspension looms.
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