PARKER, Colo. — As part of our 7 Days To Help End Hunger campaign, Denver7 is highlighting a growing problem in Colorado: "suburban poverty."

The Food Bank of the Rockies is battling an increase in demand due to the high cost of living and reduced federal support. Denver7 is stepping up to help our neighbors facing food insecurity with our 7 Days to Help End Hunger campaign .

Click here and select ‘7 Days to Help End Hunger’ to donate today.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau , between 2019 and 2022, the number of people living below the poverty line increased by 1.5 million nationwide. Of that figure, 60 percent lived in the suburbs, challenging the perception that these areas are immune to hardship.

At SECOR Cares , a Parker-based food pantry, staff and volunteers are witn

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