Tag: Food Pantry
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Denver mayor announces food assistance task force as SNAP benefits set to expire Saturday
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced a new food task force on Thursday to help residents who might have a difficult time accessing food in the coming weeks. Just days before benefits from the federal Supplemental Nutritional Awareness Program (SNAP) — also known as food stamps — are set to expire this Saturday, the mayor and…
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Servicemembers and families raise awareness for veterans at Freedom Fest
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The day after Colorado marked its 149th birthday, military veterans and their families recognized the occasion their own way. Beginning as early as 6:30 a.m. Saturday, the Colorado Veterans Project’s Freedom Fest played host to…
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The Paradise Paradox: In wealthy Summit County, hunger is soaring | Vince Bzdek
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Summit County, home to four ski resorts, has some of the highest per capita income levels in the state. The average household income is $131,395, nearly $51,000 above the U.S. average. The median value of a home is $1,165,000, which is $761,000 above the U.S. average. Yet on any given day, nearly one-fifth of Summit…
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City of Arvada buys building for long-time food pantry
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An Arvada food pantry that’s been in operation for more than 40 years will remain in the city. The City of Arvada purchased a building over 15,000 square-feet with the intent of transferring the Community Table to the new property. The emergency food shelter will be moving from its current leased space at 8555 W.…
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Applications for $2.7 million in food relief grants open to Denver nonprofits
Applications for $2.7 million in funding from the Denver Emergency Food Relief Fund opened Tuesday to nonprofits in the city, the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment announced. The grants are available to Denver-based nonprofits that provide meals and groceries to residents facing food insecurity as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. During the…