DENVER — While so many Colorado families change their financial priorities to make sure there's food on the table, other important costs may be put on the back-burner, like important medications or even rent.

Local groups who offer free eviction legal services told Denver7 Monday they are bracing for an increase in need as people make it to their next rent deadline after a month of uncertainty around SNAP benefits.

Attorneys with the Community Economic Defense Project (CEDP) say there has been a line out of their office lately that stretches into the hallway.

"We provide both emergency financial assistance as well as legal support for families that are facing eviction and foreclosure," said CEDP founder Zach Neumann. "All of our services are completely free."

He said they have noticed

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