Campus and community resources available during SNAP disruption
Due to the current federal government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has notified the State of Colorado that November 2025 SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits cannot be issued at this time.Ìý
Those who have EBT cards can continue using them to purchase food as long as there are existing benefits on the card. However, no new benefits will be added for November until further notice from the federal government. This change affects all SNAP households and cannot be appealed.ÌýÌý
If you receive SNAP and are impacted, please let us know at basicneeds@colorado.edu and we can support you with additional resources. We are still assisting students with SNAP applications. For the latest updates regarding SNAP benefit allocations, visit your local county’s human services website, or reach out to for statewide information.ÌýÌý
¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ and community resourcesÌý
We recognize this will be a difficult time for many in our Buff community. Our priority is supporting you and helping ensure everyone has access to food, care and resources. SNAP benefits may be paused, but at ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ, you are not alone.Ìý
Please review our list of campus and community resources. ÌýWe also encourage you to reach out to us—even a short conversation can connect you to helpful resources and support.Ìý
How to help our Buff community right nowÌý
You can volunteer, purchase something from our , organize a , or to ensure the Basic Needs Center can keep enough food stocked in the Buff Pantry for students.ÌýÌý
If you would like to support staff and faculty who are experiencing food insecurity during this time, please consider donating to the .Ìý