No president - Democrat or Republican - has ever fully stopped SNAP benefits. Until now, thanks to Donald Trump and the GOP government shutdown.
If you or someone you know is facing hardship and food insecurity by the cuts, help is available here:
- FINDHELP.ORG will provide a list of local resources for emergency food assistance, housing, and financial help.
- Healthy Archuleta coordinates a network of local food pantries at churches and nonprofits in uptown and downtown Pagosa Springs, Aspen Springs and Arboles. Food is available from at least one location six days a week. Find details here. (Older adults needing a ride to a local food pantry should contact the Archuleta County MET to schedule a ride with their para-transit service. Please contact the MET at 970-264-2250.)
- Pagosa Community Initiative, 550 B Hot Springs Blvd. (under DHS), provides a small emergency shelf for families who can’t make food bank hours. Mon-Thurs, 9 am-4 pm.