Today, the Protect Colorado’s Future coalition, which includes the Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger, announced plans to put a graduated income tax on the 2026 ballot. This proposal would lower taxes for 98 percent of Coloradans, while raising taxes on individuals and corporations making more than $500,000 a year.

Colorado’s Community Food Grants support food pantries and food banks with funding to purchase and distribute local, fresh, and culturally relevant foods in our communities. For the 2025 - 2026 grant cycle, there’s $500,000 available to food pantries through a competitive application process that’s open now through Wednesday, September 10.

The tragic accident at Prospect Valley Dairy claimed the lives of six farmworkers whose daily labor sustains Colorado’s food system. We stand in solidarity with their families and communities, honoring their contributions while recommitting to a food system that’s rooted in safety, dignity, and belonging for all.

Governor Polis has called the state legislature into a special session, starting August 21, to deal with a $1.2 - 1.4 billion budget shortfall caused by a federal law called H.R.1, also known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” Lawmakers will have to make tough choices to protect vital programs like food assistance and healthcare so that people who need them can still get them.

The Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger, Hunger Free Colorado, and Nourish Colorado are disappointed in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s approval of Colorado’s waiver request to restrict the purchase of sweetened beverages with SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. This restrictive policy conflicts with SNAP’s core purpose.

Last week, President Trump signed a budget reconciliation bill that will have devastating consequences for nearly 298,000 Colorado families who stand to lose some or all of their SNAP benefits. Joining other statewide partners, we express serious concern about this legislation's impact on hunger, family stability, and economic security in our state.

On July 1, the Summer 2025 cohort of the Advocacy Leadership Academy wrapped up its final session—and with it, we’re proud to celebrate the graduation of 12 emerging community leaders.

Over the past eight weeks, these participants built power together—growing their advocacy skills, deepening their understanding of policy, and expanding their knowledge around campaign strategy and power-building. They brought their unique perspectives and commitment to equity into every session.

For Coloradans of all identities, food is not just nourishment; it’s a celebration of culture, an expression of joy, and a tool for resistance and cultural preservation. For immigrant and LGBTQIA2+ communities, food has long served as both a lifeline and a love language—a way to hold on to heritage, resist marginalization, and cultivate community. There is no better place to witness that intersection than at the table.

Access to nutritious food is critical for young children and families, yet Trump’s 2026 federal budget proposal would slash benefits to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), particularly the monthly fruit and vegetable benefit for children and pregnant participants.