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A federal government shutdown has suspended SNAP benefits, prompting Colorado's governor to request $10 million in aid for food banks.

Over 614,000 individuals in Colorado, including children, the elderly, and people with disabilities, rely on SNAP benefits.

The state funds will be distributed to food banks in three payments to help them purchase and provide food through mid-December.

The Colorado Governor's Office has requested $10 million to provide aid to food banks statewide as the federal government shutdown suspends Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

SNAP benefits are on hold in November, impacting up to 23% of Pueblo's population, as the federal shutdown enters its fourth week.

Approximately $7.8 million per month is distributed in

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