Family Engagement Fridays Podcast by ELV
Join hosts Jennifer Garcia Rosendo, Colleen Roahrig, and Sue Kansteiner as they sit down with leading organizations dedicated to supporting families during the critical early years. Whether you’re searching for Colorado-specific resources or national programs, this podcast is your go-to guide for trusted information.
Each episode delivers expert advice, practical tips, and actionable tools to help parents and caregivers navigate challenges like early childhood education, nutrition, health and wellness, and social-emotional development. Our guests share proven strategies and programs designed to give your child the strongest start in life.
Family Engagement Fridays Podcast by ELV
114: Navigating the SNAP Freeze
In this special episode of Family Engagement Fridays, Jennifer Garcia Rosendo shares timely information and practical resources to help families navigate the November 1 SNAP benefit freeze in Colorado. With federal funding paused, many families are facing food insecurity—but there are tools, apps, and community programs stepping up to help.
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Feeding Colorado Food Finder
- Colorado 211
- Hunger Free Colorado Food Resource Hotline: (855) 855-4626
- CDHS SNAP Updates
- Too Good To Go App
- Flashfood App:
- SAME Café (So All May Eat)
- Do Drop Inn Pueblo SNAP Pizza Offer
- The Real Dollar Tree Dinners (Facebook & YouTube):
- Food Trust Grocery Partners
- Food bank of the Rockies💬
- Little Free Food Pantry
- Denver Public Library
If you know of additional resources or community offers, please reach out! We’ll continue sharing updates and support tools as the situation evolves.
