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Serving those who serve Play Video
November 21, 2011 5:52 PM
It's hard to picture America's fighting men and women struggling so much financially as to not be able to afford a proper Thanksgiving dinner, but it happens. Meeting that need is a priority for Carey Adams, director of Gods Pantry Ministries in Fountain. She and about two dozen volunteers set... more » -
Many unemployed families are now seeking government assistance
September 7, 2011 8:26 PM
Leanne Regan is doing something she never imagined she would do. "Times are hard. They laid me off", said Leanne Regan. "When you're doing well, you think you're always going to do well. You don't imagine that you're going to need help" But like millions across the... more » -
Families wait month or longer for food benefits
March 31, 2011 6:03 PM
People in Pueblo County who rely on food assistance from the government are frustrated. There's such a large backlog some are having to wait over a month for help--and this isn't a new problem. The government offers help with food for people who don't have a lot of money.... more » -
Has food assistance program improved?
March 31, 2011 11:28 AM
It appears some people are still waiting a long time to get food assistance benefits in Pueblo County. In November 2010, News First 5 talked to several people who waited a month or longer to receive benefits. Six months have passed by and News First 5 wanted to know if... more » -
El Paso food assistance numbers at record high
October 12, 2010 6:49 PM
El Paso County Department of Human Services reports nearly 60,000 people got food assistance last month. The number of cases has risen for the last 24 months. Al Johnson is the father of three girls and said he had no choice but to apply for help. "I'm self... more » -
El Paso County gets extra money for food distribution
April 16, 2010 5:05 PM
El Paso County will receive $350,000 in federal funds to address the growing strain on existing resources related to administering the Food Assistance Program. The funds will be used to pay for temporary staff and overtime to insure the El Paso County Department of Human Services is processing Food Assistance... more »
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