Overview

• Harvest of Hope in Boulder reports daily households served have climbed from about 130–135 to roughly 150 and could approach 200 if the shutdown continues.
• About 15% of Harvest of Hope’s food comes from TEFAP, which the pantry says could face interruptions if the stoppage persists.
• Colorado lawmakers approved funding to keep WIC operating during the shutdown, and Utah officials say SNAP and WIC are funded through October.
• Utah’s Crossroads Urban Center has begun receiving calls from unpaid federal contractors and workers, pointing to early spillover into local pantries.
• Sen. Michael Bennet is convening a virtual roundtable with Feeding Colorado today after noting record demand linked to cuts in federal food assistance.