Huerfano County to match emergency food donations to aid households hit by SNAP freeze
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The Huerfano County Board of County Commissioners approved a two-week, dollar-for-dollar match of community donations—up to $20,000—for emergency food vouchers to assist households affected by a SNAP benefit freeze. Donations are being collected online and at county offices.
The Huerfano County Board of County Commissioners voted Nov. 4 to match community donations raised Nov. 1–14 for emergency food vouchers, approving up to $20,000 in county matching funds.
County staff told the board the Emergency Food Relief Committee is organizing the fundraiser to provide immediate help to households impacted by a SNAP benefit freeze that began Nov. 1. "We're working with Dorcas, and they are collecting donations online," a county staff member said. "We're also accepting donations at DHS and in the treasurer's office as well."
The board approved a motion to match community donations dollar-for-dollar for two weeks, with the match not to exceed $20,000. The motion was moved and seconded and passed by voice vote.
The request was described as Phase 1 of coordinated relief efforts by the county and local partners; staff said the Emergency Food Relief Committee is offering matching funds on a time-limited basis to ensure vouchers are available quickly. The motion authorizes county staff to disburse matching funds tied to the fundraiser; no additional budget appropriation detail was provided during the meeting.
Public comment at the meeting included questions about how businesses and residents can contribute; staff reiterated donation channels and invited community members to contribute online or at county offices. Board members did not add conditions to the match during the vote.
Next steps: staff will work with the Emergency Food Relief Committee and partner organizations to collect donations and distribute vouchers; the fundraiser runs through Nov. 14.