Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a harmful budget bill that would slash funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other critical public benefit programs. Find out more about the legislation's impacts on SNAP and what they mean for Coloradans—and what actions would be most impactful right now.
At the Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger, we recognize the vital role that our AANHPI neighbors and leaders play in shaping a more just and abundant food system that belongs to everyone—from growing and cooking to owning businesses and advancing local solutions.
Last year was all about transformation for the Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger, both in how we show up in community and how we lead. Dig into our 2024 Impact Report to see what we accomplished together—and where we’re headed next.
The Blueprint and other anti-hunger advocates across the state are urging Governor Jared Polis to reject harmful proposals that would limit what Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants can buy. Join us in saying no to SNAP restrictions!
January 16, 2025
Next Monday, we’ll commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day – reflecting and recommitting in honor of the civil rights leader who gave his life to advance equity and justice for all. His vision continues to guide and inspire us as we collectively move towards a better food future for everyone, everywhere.
January 9, 2025
Let’s bring the Restaurant Meals Program to Colorado! By doing so, we can expand food access while boosting local businesses and driving economic growth in our communities. We’re leading advocacy efforts, including a state bill during the 2025 legislative session — and want you to get involved!
Tuesday, November 19
Join us in welcoming our new Food Sovereignty Advisory Board! Representing local food coalitions and Colorado communities, this diverse group of nine community members will help guide us in building a movement for more responsive, equitable, and sustainable food systems across the state.
October 30, 2024
Have you voted yet? Election Day is coming up on Tuesday, November 5, so ensure you’re registered and prepared to vote – and encourage others to do the same! Your vote helps amplify the needs and priorities of our Colorado communities, including access to nutritious, culturally relevant food for all.
October 29, 2024
The Governor’s Office, Colorado Department of Human Services, and Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger have come together to announce the distribution of $2,611,500 in funding from the State to 83 food pantries, along with the five Feeding Colorado food banks and their hunger-relief partners across the state.
October 16, 2024
As the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing moves towards implementation phases with Regional Accountable Entities, monthly meetings for our Connecting Food & Health project will pause until January 2025. However, the team is not taking a break from advocacy efforts!
Thank you to CommonSpirit Health and the Lloyd H. Dean Institute for recently honoring us with their Human Kindness and Health Justice Award! We were deeply honored to accept this accolade on behalf of our statewide network of partners who focus on food and health justice through the lens of equity, kindness, compassion, empathy, and trust.
