Colorado mountain town food banks, facing greater demand and fewer resources, brace for ‘perfect storm’ once SNAP cuts hit

Colorado mountain town food banks, facing greater demand and fewer resources, brace for ‘perfect storm’ once SNAP cuts hit

In affluent Summit County, where vacation homes dot the landscape and visitors flock for world-class skiing and mountain town beauty, a local food bank is working harder than ever to feed families.  Since August 2020, the Family and Intercultural Resource Center has recorded a 350% increase in monthly visits to its food pantries, according to Executive Director Brianne Snow. The nonprofit is supplying enough food to feed 625 households per week,…

Cuts to SNAP may increase need for Food Bank for Larimer County

During Hunger Action Month this September, the Food Bank for Larimer County is calling on the community to join the fight against hunger and to help the nonprofit prepare for the effects of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” Although Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits aren’t required to use the food bank, many people served use both, said CEO Amy Pezzani. She added that people may lose their benefits because of the bill and may re…