With federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits expiring Nov. 1, Mayor Yemi and the City of Colorado Springs are coordinating community resources to connect residents to food assistance, utility support, and related services.

"In Colorado Springs, we will not stand by while our neighbors go hungry - not our children, not our seniors, and not our residents living with disabilities," said Mayor Yemi Mobolade.

"As SNAP benefits expire on November 1, I am calling on our entire community - residents, nonprofits, faith leaders, and businesses - to rise to this moment with compassion and action. If you are in need, help is available. Local organizations across our city are ready to serve you."

"And if you are able to give, I urge you to support our food banks and community partners with monetary or food donations. While I may not have authority over federal programs like SNAP, I do have a responsibility to stand with our residents in times of hardship. Colorado Springs has always shown its heart in moments like these, and I know we will step up again."

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Community members in need of assistance may visit ColoradoSprings.gov/ShutdownResources for local resources (also copied below).

Local Resources

Need	Provider	How they help	Contact
Any assistance (start here)	Pikes Peak United Way 2-1-1	Referrals for food, financial assistance, and mental health	Email 211@ppunitedway.org · Text 898211 · Call 2-1-1 / 719-955-0742
Food assistance (citywide)	Care and Share Food Bank	Food pantries & mobile distributions	719-528-1247; CareAndShare.org/FindFood/
Food assistance (south/central)	Food to Power (1090 S. Institute St.)	Community food programs	719-470-2737
Food assistance (westside)	Westside CARES (2808 W. Colorado Ave.)	Food pantry support	719-389-0759
More food locations	City Community Centers page	Additional distribution sites	ColoradoSprings.gov/CommunityCenters
Utility bill assistance	Colorado Springs Utilities	Payment extensions & assistance programs	719-448-4800
Military & veteran support	Home Front Military Network	Case management, emergency assistance, behavioral health connections	719-772-7000
Federal benefits info	El Paso County	SNAP, WIC, Military & Veteran assistance	See El Paso County channels for details

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