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May 11, 2026

Michelle Barnes, Executive Director Colorado Department of Human Services 1575 Sherman St. Denver, CO 80203

Dear Executive Director Barnes:

On April 14, 2026, the Colorado Department of Human Services requested to modify the State agency’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Food Restriction Waiver implementation date from April 30, 2026, to October 30, 2026.

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) approves this modification request. As expressed in the State agency’s request letter, CO has requested to modify its implementation date to allow additional time for the Colorado State Board of Human Services to deliberate and to complete ongoing State rulemaking.

This approval is for 2 years, from October 30, 2026, through October 29, 2028. FNS provides an adjusted project reporting schedule in the enclosure. All other terms and conditions, as outlined in FNS’s August 4, 2025, approval remain in effect.

FNS applauds Colorado and its SNAP team for the significant efforts you have made towards implementation of your SNAP Food Restriction pilot thus far. We look forward to continuing to support your efforts to successfully implement this innovative and impactful project on October 30, 2026.

Sincerely,

PATRICK A. PENN Acting Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service Deputy Under Secretary, Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services U.S. Department of Agriculture Enclosure

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