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Suburban Poverty on the Rise in Douglas County

100% increase in new applications for food assistance at SECOR Cares in Parker

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Kim Turnage
Nov 07, 2025
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Line of cars for Colorado Pet Pantry’s monthly distribution at SECOR in Parker

One of the most affluent counties in the nation, Douglas County hides its poverty well - sometimes even behind a Mercedes emblem. SECOR Cares (SECOR stands for South East Community Outreach) in Parker is closed to the public on Mondays, but on Monday morning a double line of c…

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