Thousands of employed Colorado workers need SNAP benefits to make ends meet
- Written by Jennifer C. Greenfield, Associate Professor of Social Work, University of Denver
In Colorado, even as the minimum wage has increased, thousands of workers still need food assistance.Mark Felix / AFP via Getty ImagesIn Colorado, more than 600,000 workers received benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, in October 2025. This federal program protects low-income children, disabled adults and...
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