DENVER - ColoradoDesk -- Dr. Gregory A. Thomas, candidate for Governor of Colorado, is calling out the state's leadership after news that more than 600,000 Coloradans—over half of them children—are set to lose critical food assistance beginning November 1st due to the federal government shutdown.

According to Dr. Thomas, this crisis exposes the mismanagement and misplaced priorities of Governor Jared Polis and his administration.

"It's unacceptable that our state doesn't have the $120 million per month it takes to feed our families, yet somehow finds over $100 million every month to fund a failed corrections system," said Dr. Thomas. "The state of Colorado has chosen incarceration over compassion. That's not leadership—it's neglect."

Thomas, who made history as the first incarcerated person in U.S. history to run for governor, says this moment demands a reset in Colorado's priorities.

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"Before we talk about locking people up, we need to talk about lifting people up. How can we justify feeding prisons while our children go hungry? Colorado must feed its families first—period."

Dr. Thomas is urging citizens to take immediate action by donating to FeedingColorado.org and supporting local food banks to help close the gap created by government inaction.

"When government fails, community must rise. Let's take care of our own while demanding better management, fiscal accountability, and compassion from those in power."

About Dr. Gregory A. Thomas

Dr. Gregory A. Thomas is a community reform advocate, educator, and candidate for Governor of Colorado running under the Colorado First campaign. His platform centers on Economic Empowerment, Education Reform, and Community Renewal—prioritizing real solutions that build strong families, safer neighborhoods, and a more just state for all Coloradans.