In Times Like These: Colorado’s Food Stamp Backlog

· May 5, 2010, 9:02 pm

The number of people applying for food stamps in Colorado increased by 20 percent in the last year. But for many of those seeking help, the wait between putting in an application and getting assistance, can be months. That delay violates federal rules and has one group considering legal action. KCFR's Megan Verlee reports.

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