DENVER — Colorado nonprofits saw record-breaking support this Colorado Gives Day with $56.5 million donated across the state, but some organizations said they're still struggling to meet increased community demand because of limited funding opportunities.

Metro Caring, a food pantry on East 18th Avenue in Denver, serves more than 100 people at its fresh food markets three days a week. Brandon McKinley, the nonprofit's communications specialist, said the funding landscape has shifted in recent years as federal grant funding dwindles and need continues to grow.

"During the pandemic, we saw a lot of these social safety net programs," said McKinley. "And then, you know, the federal government started rolling them back." Colorado nonprofits saw record-breaking support this Colorado Gives Day

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