Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - March 1, 2023 - The Extra with Shannon Brinias

On Wednesday's "The Extra", host Shannon Brinias talked with Kristina Iodice and Karen Logan of the El Paso County Department of Human Services about changes in SNAP that will bring about significant decreases in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. They explained the reasons why the benefits will be lower from here on out.  Approximately 500,000 people received SNAP benefits in January. They also talked about the energy assistance program LEAP, as well as other programs.  For more information: 

For info on LEAP, visit www.colorado.gov/CDHS/LEAP

To apply for LEAP or other assistance programs, visit CO.gov/PEAK

For info on El Paso County Human Services, visit https://humanservices.elpasoco.com/