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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

SNAP Outreach Program

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as SNAP, is a federal program that assists income-qualifying individuals and families by providing money each month for the purchase of groceries and nutritional items. Food Bank of the Rockies assists clients of all ages with their SNAP applications and seeks to advertise the benefits of this program.

Need doesn’t stick to a budget. Together, we can work to end hunger and move people toward self-sufficiency.  

Ask about SNAP application assistance today! Contact fbrsnap@foodbankrockies.org or call 303-375-5851 for more information.

319,190 Colorado households used SNAP benefits
Average monthly SNAP benefit per household in Colorado: $421
13,529 Wyoming households used SNAP benefits
SNAP applications can be done over the phone in 15-20 minutes
896 households applied for SNAP benefits with help from Food Bank of the Rockies SNAP staff
5% of Wyoming residents used SNAP benefits
10% of Colorado residents used SNAP benefits
319,190 Colorado households used SNAP benefits
Average monthly SNAP benefit per household in Colorado: $421
13,529 Wyoming households used SNAP benefits
SNAP applications can be done over the phone in 15-20 minutes
896 households applied for SNAP benefits with help from Food Bank of the Rockies SNAP staff
5% of Wyoming residents used SNAP benefits
10% of Colorado residents used SNAP benefits
319,190 Colorado households used SNAP benefits
Average monthly SNAP benefit per household in Colorado: $421
13,529 Wyoming households used SNAP benefits
SNAP applications can be done over the phone in 15-20 minutes
896 households applied for SNAP benefits with help from Food Bank of the Rockies SNAP staff
5% of Wyoming residents used SNAP benefits
10% of Colorado residents used SNAP benefits

SNAP Facts for Fiscal Year 2024

Andrea has health issues due to not having access to enough nutritious food and is currently unable to work. In addition, her SNAP benefits were cut this year and the property taxes on her home have increased, so she's barely able to keep herself and her family afloat even with her husband working. Being able to pick up food at distributions like this helps her stretch her budget and make it through these tough times.  

 

“I will take these pears and make a jam or jelly or something out of them. Everything in here can be used. Even if I have to can it to make it last couple of weeks, I could use everything in here,” Andrea said. “I don't care what it is, I will find a way to make a meal out of it.”

Andrea has health issues due to not having access to enough nutritious food and is currently unable to work. In addition, her SNAP benefits were cut this year and the property taxes on her home have increased, so she’s barely able to keep herself and her family afloat even with her husband working. 

“Everything in here can be used. Even if I have to can it to make it last couple of weeks, I could use everything in here. I don’t care what it is, I will find a way to make a meal out of it.” 

Andrea – SNAP Recipient and Mobile Pantry Client

SNAP puts the power into clients’ hands by allowing them to decide what food they want to buy. Our goal with SNAP outreach at Food Bank of the Rockies is to make the process for applying as quick and easy as possible.”

Yolanda – Food Bank of the Rockies SNAP Representative

FAQs

Individuals and households that meet the eligibility requirements in their state of residence can apply for SNAP. SNAP benefits are automatically loaded into an account each month, and clients use an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card to buy nutritional support at authorized food stores and retailers.  


Want to learn more about how to stretch your food budget with nutritious meals? Visit the Colorado Department of Human Services SNAP-Ed page or Wyoming Department of Family Services SNAP page

Learn More

Food Bank of the Rockies staff members help neighbors apply for SNAP benefits as well as discover helpful resources in the community.

We can’t do any of this without your support.

Help us keep helping.