More than $4 million in emergency funding will be distributed to 245 Colorado food pantries, which experienced increased demand at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic - and now as inflation rises and aid programs are reduced.
The Colorado governor’s office, the state Department of Human Services and Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger this week announced more than $4 million in emergency funding to be distributed to 245 food pantries across the state.
“We provide food to these families at no cost, but someone has to shoulder the cost,” said Jeff Fard, grant recipient and founder of Brother Jeff’s Community Center. “This grant supports that… and shows that not only is there a need, but there’s a heart for the community.” Funding and donations usually come from grocery stores, individuals and religious organizations, but the inflated need has made the emergency grant necessary, he said.
During the 2023 legislative session, state lawmakers and Gov. Jared Polis allocated funding to local organizations that provide direct access to food in their communities.
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