April 18, 2024

The Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger’s Microfunding Project Team is excited to announce that eight individuals and grassroots organizations will receive funding support as part of its microgrant initiative. Each will receive $3,000 to bolster their efforts to increase access to nutritious, affordable food in their local communities. 

April 17, 2024

Beginning this year, the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT or S-EBT) program will provide eligible families with $120 per eligible student through a one-time payment, equating to $40 per month of summer break. Benefits will come in the form of pre-loaded cards that families can use to purchase groceries.

April 16, 2024

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced its final rule revising the food package for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). It emphasizes more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, as well as presents a wider choice of foods from different cultures, with implementation happening over the next two years.

April 5, 2024

House Bill 2024-1301, which considers time to eat and play in Colorado public schools, advanced from the House Education Committee on Thursday, April 4, on a 10-1 vote. Thank you to the students, parents, and other advocates who testified in favor of this legislation!

April 4, 2024

Denver City Council recently passed an ordinance requiring Denver restaurants to offer water or milk as the default drink options on kids’ menus. the Blueprint’s State Policy Committee was one of the organizations that endorsed the Healthy Drinks in Kids’ Meals strategy, expressing support for the recommendation to ensure the automatic beverage on children’s menus is a healthy one.

April 3, 2024

What’s happening and coming up at the Blueprint? We’ve brought together funders to work towards food justice in Colorado. Plus, we’re hosting a virtual tour of The Hunger Museum, a community workshop on nutrition and self-care awareness, and open office hours for your equity challenges and questions.

April 2, 2024

During the 2024 session, state legislators have introduced more bills recently. The Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger's State Policy Committee is actively involved in and tracking several of them. This includes the Healthy Food Incentives Fund, the Community Food Assistance Provider Grant Program, and legislation to address some of the funding challenges with Healthy School Meals for All.

March 21, 2024

Throughout the week of March 25, we will join community leaders, union members, and many others across Colorado in celebrating César Chávez Day on Sunday, March 31. This commemorative holiday recognizes the legacy of the national labor and civil rights activist on his birthday and promotes community service in honor of the Chicano and Mexican American efforts for labor rights.

March 20, 2024

What’s happening and coming up at the Blueprint? We’re growing our team, offering an opportunity to learn more about Medicaid Section 1115 Waivers, and making a call for presentations at the quarterly food access update meetings.