City of Colorado Springs, CO
10/31/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/31/2025 17:46
Mayor Yemi coordinates community resources as SNAP benefits expire Nov. 1
With federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits expiring Nov. 1, Mayor Yemi and the City of Colorado Springs are coordinating community resources to connect residents to food assistance, utility support, and related services.
"In Colorado Springs, we will not stand by while our neighbors go hungry - not our children, not our seniors, and not our residents living with disabilities," said Mayor Yemi Mobolade.
"As SNAP benefits expire on November 1, I am calling on our entire community - residents, nonprofits, faith leaders, and businesses - to rise to this moment with compassion and action. If you are in need, help is available. Local organizations across our city are ready to serve you."
"And if you are able to give, I urge you to support our food banks and community partners with monetary or food donations. While I may not have authority over federal programs like SNAP, I do have a responsibility to stand with our residents in times of hardship. Colorado Springs has always shown its heart in moments like these, and I know we will step up again."
Community members in need of assistance may visit ColoradoSprings.gov/ShutdownResourcesfor local resources (also copied below).
Local Resources
| Need | Provider | How they help | Contact |
| Any assistance (start here) | Pikes Peak United Way 2-1-1 | Referrals for food, financial assistance, and mental health | Email [email protected]· Text 898211 · Call 2-1-1 / 719-955-0742 |
| Food assistance (citywide) | Care and Share Food Bank | Food pantries & mobile distributions | 719-528-1247; CareAndShare.org/FindFood/ |
| Food assistance (south/central) | Food to Power (1090 S. Institute St.) | Community food programs | 719-470-2737 |
| Food assistance (westside) | Westside CARES (2808 W. Colorado Ave.) | Food pantry support | 719-389-0759 |
| More food locations | City Community Centers page | Additional distribution sites | ColoradoSprings.gov/CommunityCenters |
| Utility bill assistance | Colorado Springs Utilities | Payment extensions & assistance programs | 719-448-4800 |
| Military & veteran support | Home Front Military Network | Case management, emergency assistance, behavioral health connections | 719-772-7000 |
| Federal benefits info | El Paso County | SNAP, WIC, Military & Veteran assistance | See El Paso County channels for details |
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