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Boulder County Fed Gov Shutdown: WIC, SNAP, TANF, Housing Choice Vouchers
Oct 30th
People Should Continue to Apply for and Renew Benefits
Seguido en español
- WIC, TANF, and Housing Choice Vouchers continue through November.
- SNAP benefits are on hold for November.
- Social Security, Medicare, Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid), and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) are not currently affected by this shutdown.
- To receive this information in a different language, email ghandyside@bouldercounty.gov.
News Boulder channel 1, October 30 2025 Boulder County, Colo. – The federal government shutdown continues. The following update is the best available information. The county will continue to share updates. 
Boulder County Housing Authority (BCHA) and the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program through Boulder County Public Health (BCPH) remain open.
County services that rely on federal funding remain open. These include Human Services, Workforce Boulder County, Head Start, Area Agency on Aging (AAA), Community Action Programs (CAP), and Veteran Services.
Benefits and Services Update
- TANF (cash assistance) benefits will continue through November. Participants can keep using their benefits. No changes needed from program participants.
- HUD programs, including Housing Choice Vouchers, will be covered through November. No changes needed from program participants.
- Boulder County WIC benefits will continue through November. Participants can keep using their eWIC card to purchase WIC-approved foods as usual. No changes are needed from program participants. The State of Colorado is covering the cost of this federal program during November as it did in October.
SNAP (Food Assistance) Benefits On Hold for November
- SNAP (food assistance) benefits are on hold for November. This affects everyone who receives SNAP.
- People can still use any SNAP benefits already loaded on an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card at approved stores.
- If you already get SNAP, keep renewing your benefits as usual. If you’re applying for the first time, you should still submit your application. Visit boco.org/FoodAssistance for more information.
- Boulder County is processing all applications so everyone is ready to receive benefits once funding is available. There may be some delays before benefits are issued.
- People should visit Boulder County Findhelp to find free or low-cost services, including health coverage, food assistance, job training, housing and more.
If You Want to Help
Consider donating unrestricted funds, time, or non-perishable food items to local food banks or nonprofits. Every bit helps as local nonprofits serving our communities are under increasing pressure. You can explore and support local organizations at ColoradoGives.org.
Open Enrollment for Health Coverage Will Still Begin Nov. 1
Open enrollment for Connect for Health Colorado health coverage will still begin Nov. 1. The Boulder County Enrollment Center offers free assistance with enrollment. To schedule an appointment in English, Spanish, or other languages, visit boco.org/HealthCoverage, email HealthCoverage@bouldercounty.
Additional Information
Programs like Social Security, Medicare, Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program), and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) are not currently affected by this shutdown. However, community members receiving payments may face delays if a government shutdown continues.
For an update on upcoming Medicare dates, read the latest Area Agency on Aging newsletter.
Additional information is available at www.boco.org/FederalImpacts.
Cierre del Gobierno Federal: WIC, SNAP, TANF y Vales de Elección de Vivienda
Las personas deben continuar solicitando y renovando sus beneficios
- Los programas WIC, TANF y Vales de Elección de Vivienda continúan durante noviembre.
- Los beneficios de SNAP están en pausa durante noviembre.
- El Seguro Social, Medicare, Health, First Colorado (Medicaid de Colorado) y Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) no se ven afectados actualmente por este cierre.
- Para recibir esta información en otro idioma, envíe un correo electrónico a ghandyside@bouldercounty.gov.
El cierre del gobierno federal continúa. La siguiente actualización es la mejor información disponible. El condado seguirá compartiendo actualizaciones.
La Autoridad de Vivienda del Condado de Boulder (BCHA) y el programa de Mujeres, Infantes y Niños (WIC) del Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Boulder (BCPH) permanecerán abiertos.
Los servicios del condado que dependen de fondos federales permanecerán abiertos durante noviembre. Estos incluyen Servicios Humanos, Centro de Empleo del Condado de Boulder, Programa Head Start, Agencia del Área sobre el Envejecimiento (AAA), Programas de Acción Comunitaria (CAP) y Servicios para Veteranos.
Actualización sobre Beneficios y Servicios
- Los beneficios de TANF (asistencia en efectivo) continuarán durante noviembre. Los participantes pueden seguir usando sus beneficios. No se requieren cambios por parte de los participantes del programa.
- Los programas de Viviendo y Desarrollo Humano (HUD), incluyendo los Vales de Elección de Vivienda, estarán cubiertos durante noviembre. No se requieren cambios por parte de los participantes del programa.
- Los beneficios del programa WIC del Condado de Boulder continuarán durante noviembre. Los participantes pueden seguir usando su tarjeta eWIC para comprar los alimentos aprobados por WIC normalmente. No se requieren cambios por parte de los participantes del programa. El Estado de Colorado está cubriendo el costo de este programa federal durante noviembre, tal como lo hizo en octubre.
Beneficios de SNAP (Asistencia Alimentaria) en Pausa para Noviembre
- Los beneficios de SNAP (asistencia alimentaria) están en pausa durante el mes de noviembre. Esto afecta a todas las personas que reciben SNAP.
- Las personas aún pueden usar los beneficios de SNAP que ya hayan sido cargados en su tarjeta de Transferencia Electrónica de Beneficios (EBT) en tiendas aprobadas.
- Si ya recibe SNAP, siga renovando sus beneficios como de costumbre. Si está solicitando por primera vez, igual debería enviar su solicitud. Visite boco.org/FoodAssistance para obtener más información.
- El Condado de Boulder está procesando todas las solicitudes para que todas las personas estén listas para recibir los beneficios en cuanto haya fondos disponibles. Puede haber algunos retrasos antes de que se emitan los beneficios.
- Las personas pueden visitar Boulder County Findhelp para encontrar servicios gratuitos o de bajo costo, incluyendo cobertura de salud, asistencia alimenticia, capacitación laboral, vivienda y más.
Si Desea Ayudar
Considere donar fondos sin restricciones, tiempo o alimentos no perecederos a los bancos de alimentos o a organizaciones sin fines de lucro locales. Cada aporte ayuda, ya que las organizaciones locales que sirven a nuestras comunidades enfrentan una presión creciente.
Puede explorar y apoyar a organizaciones locales en ColoradoGives.org.
La Inscripción Abierta para la Cobertura de Salud Empezará el 1 de Noviembre
La inscripción abierta para la cobertura de salud de Connect for Health Colorado empezará el 1 de noviembre. El Centro de Inscripción del Condado de Boulder ofrece asistencia gratuita para inscribirse. Para programar una cita en inglés, español u otros idiomas, visite boco.org/CuberturaDeSalud, envíe un correo electrónico a HealthCoverage@bouldercounty.
Información Adicional
Programas como Seguro Social, Medicare, Health First Colorado (el programa de Medicaid de Colorado) y Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) no se ven afectados actualmente por este cierre. Sin embargo, los miembros de la comunidad que reciben pagos podrían experimentar retrasos si el cierre del gobierno continúa.
Para obtener información actualizada sobre las próximas fechas de Medicare, lea el boletín más reciente de la Agencia del Área sobre el Envejecimiento (AAA).
Información adicional está disponible en www.boco.org/FederalImpacts.
Boulder Snow Plowing Weather
Oct 30th
Boulder Gets Ready for Winter with Second Season of Storm-Size Response Framework City’s snow and ice response centers safety, equity and mobility for all winter travelers
BOULDER, Colo. October, 20 2025 News by Boulder channel 1– The city begins to get ready for winter well before it snows. Preparations typically include training new team members and ensuring equipment is maintained. This is the second season the city will be using the storm-size response framework to guide its snow and ice operations. The goal is to support multimodal travel and accessibility for all people by focusing on safety, equity, mobility and customer service before, during and after it snows.
The storm-size response framework clearly defines which areas will be cleared and the level of service the community can expect based on how much it snows. The framework divides snow and ice response into small (less than 3 inches), medium (3 to 8 inches) and large (more than 8 inches) amounts of snow accumulation. Boulder typically receives 25 to 46 snowfalls annually, with the majority bringing less than three inches of snow.
The city and its partners regularly clear 425 miles of city streets and over 70 miles of multi-use paths when it snows. During winter storms, the city aims to clear key emergency routes, major streets, the on-street bike network, access to hospitals, schools, transit and critical infrastructure, as well as neighborhood streets with steep slopes and the city’s multi-use path system for walking and bicycling. Community members can view the city’s snow and ice response map to see which streets, paths and bus stops are cleared in small, medium and large storms. The framework serves almost 25,000 homes in Boulder that are directly adjacent to a snow route, compared to the previous program’s 24,000 homes.
The city is committed to continuous improvement and adjustment with the storm-size response framework. This season, several streets with steep slopes have been added to the small storm response. While these specific streets were previously addressed in medium and large storms, they will now also receive response in small storms. This is because they were the subject of multiple requests for service last season by the city’s first responders and transit operators, carry high traffic volumes, and were operationally feasible to add to existing snowplow routes.
“The framework guides how we respond to snow and allows us to focus on priorities we heard from the community, such as clearing major streets, steep slopes, pedestrian crossings, multi-use paths and bike routes,” said Transportation Maintenance Senior Manager Rene Lopez. “Our team works 24/7 to keep the city’s transportation system safe and accessible when it snows. Community members can help out by planning ahead when snow is in the forecast, being aware that typical travel conditions cannot always be maintained and giving our crews plenty of space.”
The storm-size response framework is intended to respond to snow and ice with a consistent level of service on high priority routes, and for first responder access. To achieve this goal, the city does not plow streets by request.
Winter weather is just around the corner – here’s what to expect and how to prepare:
- People who must travel during winter weather are encouraged to visit the city’s website to view live video of current road conditions at key intersections throughout the city.
- The city does not typically clear side and residential streets because it would significantly increase costs, impact other services and delay the response time on primary routes.
- City property owners and residents are required to keep sidewalks, curb ramps and curb extensions next to their property clear of snow and ice within 24 hours after snowfall stops.
- Property owners are responsible for disposing of branches and other debris that fall on their property after storms. Learn more about how to clean up after a storm.
- Community members who want to help their neighbors can volunteer for the city’s Shovel-a-Stop Program to help clear snow and ice from bus stops, or the Cultivate SnowBusters Program to help clear snow for older adults who need assistance.
- Cold air can impact a home’s pipes and plumbing. Learn how to winterize your home.
- When it snows, check the city’s website and follow the city on social media for regular updates.
- It’s important to note that sometimes Boulder experiences significant snow followed by below freezing temperatures. The result can be layers of packed ice, and the city’s equipment can’t break up packed ice. Community members can report a public safety hazard or other unusual situation online or by phone.
Visit the city’s website for more information about how to prepare for winter and to learn how the city responds to snow and ice. For more information about winter travel, visit COtrip Traveler Information.
Julie Causa, Media Relations, 719-396-1733
Rene Lopez, Transportation Maintenance Senior Manager, 303-413-7149
Boulder Braces for Hunger Crisis as SNAP Ends Nov. 1; Food Banks ‘Out of Food
Oct 28th
BOULDER, Colo. – October 28, 2025 – With federal SNAP benefits expiring November 1, Boulder faces a severe food emergency. Local journalist Jann Scott emailed City of Boulder Communications Director Sarah Huntley and City Manager Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde on October 27, warning: “We are getting requests for emergency food bank locations starting Nov. 1 when SNAP runs out. Plus, govt workers are furloughed or fired.”
Scott told officials the city’s two main food banks are depleted. “The 2 Boulder food banks you listed are out of food,” he wrote. “I think we have a big problem.”
City Communication Senior Program Manager Lyndsy Morse-Casillas responded, acknowledging “increased need across our community.” She directed residents to Boulder County’s website for federal service impacts and listed Emergency Family Assistance Association (EFAA), Harvest of Hope Pantry, and Boulder County AIDS Project as resources. She also promoted Boulder County Findhelp, an online tool launched this year by the Boulder County Family Resource Network.
Food bank leaders confirm the crisis. EFAA told Boulder Channel 1, “We do not have enough food. Shelves are bare; we’re rationing what little remains.” Harvest of Hope Pantry said, “We’re out of rice, pasta, canned vegetables—donations can’t keep pace.
”The loss of SNAP coincides with over 1,800 local government workers facing furloughs or termination due to federal and state budget cuts. During the pandemic, the City of Boulder and Boulder Valley School District opened emergency food sites. Scott pressed city leaders: “What are you doing now by Nov. 1?”No new city-run pantries are planned. Officials rely on nonprofits urging donations and volunteer support
Residents in need should visit findhelp.org/boulder or call 211. However, the city of Boulder needs to step up and open its’s own food bank now
