Senator Bennet, Local Food Banks, Discuss Needs During Government Shutdown

Colorado food banks face compounding crises, could see funding impacts of government shutdown next month

Colorado food bank leaders say they are continuing to weather compounding crises, from ever-increasing demand to fewer subsidies for food procurement.  And while they’ve so far been spared from the federal government shutdown that began on Oct. 1, if the standoff between Republicans and Democrats drags into next month, that could change.  During a virtual roundtable discussion with food bank leaders on Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet said fo…

Senator Bennet, local food banks, discuss needs during government shutdown

Food banks across the state are feeling a strain because of the shutdown. They say they are seeing a surge in demand because furloughed federal employees are coming to them for help.