COLORADO SPRINGS — As the federal government shutdown continues, local nonprofits are seeing a surge in families turning to them for help — including many federal employees who have missed paychecks.

Leaders at Pikes Peak United Way say more people in southern Colorado are reaching out for assistance. Last week alone, more than 300 families visited the Family Success Center for food — one of the busiest weeks the organization has seen this year. A quarter of those families were federal workers.

The organization offers a range of resources, including regular food distributions and its 2-1-1 resource line, which connects residents with housing, mental health, and financial support.

United Way’s President and CEO Cami Bremer says the growing need reflects the challenges facing “ALICE” fa

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