SNAP Households Will See a Reduction in Benefits to the Pre-pandemic Monthly Amount Beginning March 2023

 

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress authorized Emergency Allotments to help meet food needs. These Emergency Allotments are temporary and will be ending in March 2023, decreasing the total amount of benefits each month for SNAP households in Colorado.

 

We know this change may have a significant impact on many SNAP families. To help reduce the impact on households, families can:

 

• If able to, roll over EBT benefits to the next month. This may help “cushion” the impact of the reduction in benefits. 
• Stock up on non-perishable items now, while households have the additional benefits. Click on this link for tips on stocking your pantry: English ;Spanish
• Stretch food ingredients and plan to use them in more than one meal. This helps to save money and reduce food waste. Click for more tips: English ; Spanish
• Consider freezing your produce to make fruit and vegetables last longer English ; Spanish
• Look at the Unit Prices to compare similar products at the grocery store in English; Spanish

 

If you or someone you know needs help with food resources, you can visit https://www.foodpantries.org/st/colorado to find the closest food pantry to you. 

 

SNAP participants can call their local county human services office for questions about their benefits. 

 

For more information please visit https://cdhs.colorado.gov/snap or https://wc211.org/ 

 

Disclaimer: This is a change enacted by congress and is not appealable. State and counties are not able to extend emergency benefits after February 2023.