By Shannon Lukens.
Routt and Moffat counties are responding to the federal disruption of SNAP benefits. Full details in two press releases are below.
MOFFAT COUNTY
In Moffat County, more than 706 households totaling 1,313 individuals may see a delay in receiving their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
Moffat County Department of Human Services is partnering with Yampa Valley Community Foundation and Love Inc., to help provide gift cards for those eligible for SNAP benefits in Moffat County. This is through a philanthropic private donation of $115,000.
Gift cards are expected to be available this Thursday or Friday, Nov. 6-7. Moffat County HHS is asking that people please call ahead to verify that the gift cards have been received, or check back on Moffat County Government’s social media post, before coming into the office. (970)824-8282.
From Yampa Valley Community Foundation:
Thank you to the many generous donors who donated to Yampa Valley Community Foundation in order to facilitate a grant to Love INC for the purchase of these grocery gift cards. In just four days, YVCF donors committed almost $120,000 to help fill the gap in the delay and reduced SNAP benefits for November in Moffat County.
Now more than ever, please consider supporting the organizations and programs that provide food security resources in our communities, including LiftUp of Routt County, Love INC of the Yampa Valley, United Way of the Yampa Valley and many local churches.
(Announcement letter below)
ROUTT COUNTY
Routt County is distributing SNAP cards through the Routt County Department of Human Services, starting Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 135 6th Street. Distribution will continue from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays through Nov. 14.
Verification must be completed in person by a verified SNAP household member. Individuals need to be currently eligible for SNAP for the month of November, current eligibility and case status will be verified prior to providing food cards. Cards will be issued upon ID verification, and inventory will be tracked daily to prevent duplication. Households must sign an attestation agreeing to use the cards only for SNAP-eligible groceries. Gift card amounts are based on each household’s typical SNAP benefit, prorated for two weeks and rounded to the nearest $25.
Households with mobility or other barriers should reach out to Routt County Department of Human Services to arrange alternative solutions. Contact the Tech of the Day at 970-870-5280.
Should the shutdown continue beyond mid-November, the County will assess need and supply of additional grocery cards for the remaining half of the month. SNAP benefits are expected to be released once the shutdown concludes, and the County continues monitoring changes daily.
Announcement from Routt County is below.
From ROUTT COUNTY; Nov. 4, 2025
Routt County Prepares to Distribute Grocery Cards to SNAP Recipients
Routt County, CO, November 4, 2025 – After assessing available options, Routt County developed a temporary, equitable solution to ensure food access for SNAP recipients. On October 28, 2025 Routt County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve up to $60,000 from County reserves to fund grocery gift cards for SNAP households.
Cards will be distributed through Routt County Department of Human Services (DHS) beginning on November 5, 2025, at 135 6th Street, Steamboat Springs. Distribution will continue through Friday, November 14 with hours Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Verification must be completed in person by a verified SNAP household member. Individuals need to be currently eligible for SNAP for the month of November, current eligibility and case status will be verified prior to providing food cards. Cards will be issued upon ID verification, and inventory will be tracked daily to prevent duplication. Households must sign an attestation agreeing to use the cards only for SNAP-eligible groceries. Gift card amounts are based on each household’s typical SNAP benefit, prorated for two weeks and rounded to the nearest $25.
Households with mobility or other barriers should reach out to Routt County Department of Human Services to arrange alternative solutions. Contact the Tech of the Day at 970-870-5280.
Should the shutdown continue beyond mid-November, the County will assess need and supply of additional grocery cards for the remaining half of the month. SNAP benefits are expected to be released once the shutdown concludes, and the County continues monitoring changes daily.
Ways to Help
If you are interested in supporting our community’s food security during this time, please remember that this is an important giving season for all nonprofits, and that additional support on top of regular giving is critical to maintain as well as enhance support for individuals and families as needs increase.
LiftUp of Routt County is the nexus of food security in Routt County, serving 1 out of 7 of our Routt County neighbors. Contributions of shelf-stable foods and USDA-processed proteins are always welcome, though financial contributions help support the purchase of higher quantities of very low-cost foods through the Food Bank’s existing purchasing partners. Learn more about donating food or funds online at liftuprc.org.
To find additional resources in Routt County, please contact:
- Colorado 211: Dial 2-1-1 or (866)760-6489 or visit https://www.211colorado.org
- Feeding Colorado Resources at https://feedingcolorado.org/find-food/ or info@feedingcolorado.org
Contact: info@co.routt.co.us
El condado de Routt se prepara para distribuir tarjetas de alimentos a los beneficiarios del SNAP
Condado de Routt, Colorado, 4 de Noviembre de 2025. Tras evaluar las opciones disponibles, el condado de Routt ha desarrollado una solución temporal y equitativa para garantizar el acceso a los alimentos a los beneficiarios del programa SNAP. El 28 de octubre de 2025, los comisionados del condado de Routt votaron por unanimidad aprobar hasta 60 000 dólares de las reservas del condado para financiar tarjetas de regalo para alimentos para los hogares beneficiarios del programa SNAP.
Las tarjetas se distribuirán a través del Departamento de Servicios Humanos (DHS) del condado de Routt a partir del 5 de noviembre de 2025, en el 135 de la calle 6, Steamboat Springs. La distribución continuará hasta el viernes 14 de noviembre, en horario de lunes a viernes de 9:00 a 16:00.
La verificación debe ser realizada en persona por un miembro verificado del hogar beneficiario del SNAP. Las personas deben ser elegibles para el SNAP durante el mes de noviembre; la elegibilidad actual y el estado del caso se verificarán antes de proporcionar las tarjetas de alimentos. Las tarjetas se emitirán tras la verificación de la identidad, y se realizará un seguimiento diario del inventario para evitar duplicaciones. Los hogares deben firmar una declaración en la que se comprometen a utilizar las tarjetas únicamente para la compra de alimentos elegibles para el SNAP. Los importes de las tarjetas regalo se basan en la prestación SNAP habitual de cada hogar, prorrateada para dos semanas y redondeada a los 25 dólares más cercanos.
Los hogares con movilidad reducida u otras barreras deben ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Servicios Humanos del Condado de Routt para acordar soluciones alternativas. Póngase en contacto con el técnico de guardia llamando al 970-870-5280.
Si el cierre se prolonga más allá de mediados de noviembre, el condado evaluará la necesidad y el suministro de tarjetas de comestibles adicionales para la segunda mitad del mes. Se espera que las prestaciones del SNAP se liberen una vez que concluya el cierre, y el condado sigue supervisando los cambios a diario.
Formas de ayudar
Si está interesado en apoyar la seguridad alimentaria de nuestra comunidad durante este periodo, recuerde que esta es una temporada importante para todas las organizaciones sin ánimo de lucro y que el apoyo adicional a las donaciones habituales es fundamental para mantener y mejorar la ayuda a las personas y familias a medida que aumentan las necesidades.
LiftUp of Routt County es el nexo de la seguridad alimentaria en el condado de Routt, y presta servicio a 1 de cada 7 de nuestros vecinos del condado. Las contribuciones de alimentos no perecederos y proteínas procesadas por el Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA) son siempre bienvenidas, aunque las contribuciones económicas ayudan a financiar la compra de mayores cantidades de alimentos a muy bajo coste a través de los socios comerciales actuales del Banco de Alimentos. Obtenga más información sobre cómo donar alimentos o fondos en línea en liftuprc.org.
Para encontrar recursos adicionales en el condado de Routt, póngase en contacto con:
• Colorado 211: marque el 2-1-1 o el (866)760-6489 o visite https://www.211colorado.org
• Feeding Colorado Resources en https://feedingcolorado.org/find-food/ o info@feedingcolorado.org