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Statement from Hunger Free Colorado’s CEO Marc Jacobson
Colorado families with eligible children may be missing out on more than $50 million in food relief. The window to apply for a pandemic response food relief program is closing. […]
September 8, 2020
Colorado families can seek reimbursement for free school lunches kids missed due to COVID-19 shutdowns
Federal program that can reimburse up to $279 ends in September
August 21, 2020
FEEDBACK | Helping the hungry can be a ‘SNAP’
One of the most distressing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic is the number of families going without food. As a member of the Board of Directors of Hunger Free Colorado for the past five years, I pay close attention to food security in our state, and the situation is dire.
August 14, 2020
Internship Reflection – Rooya Rahin
This article is by Rooya Rahin, Hunger Free Colorado’s Summer 2020 Policy Intern. If you asked me nine weeks ago what SNAP, WIC, or any other hunger program acronym stood for, […]
August 13, 2020
1 in 3 are struggling to eat in Colorado: “It would be impossible without the food banks”
As more Coloradans are having to make choices about paying bills and feeding their families, food banks and their partners have stepped up food distribution through mobile pantries.
August 8, 2020
More Than 1 in 3 Coloradans Faces Food Insecurity During Pandemic
More than 37% of Coloradans currently are struggling to afford food, compared with 11% during the Great Recession, and hunger-fighting advocates are calling on Congress to extend food assistance during the coronavirus pandemic.
August 6, 2020
Four Businesses Dedicate to Ending Hunger in Colorado
Since 2009, Hunger Free Colorado has helped implement solutions toward a healthier Colorado. And as a nonprofit, we have relied on the support of dedicated community members, partners and corporate […]
Tags: Hike To End Hunger
July 31, 2020
Colo Lawmakers Urge Bennet, Gardner to Increase Food Benefits
Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Colorado, joined by advocacy organizations, called yesterday for food assistance to be included in the COVID relief package under consideration in Congress.
July 30, 2020
New poll: More than 1 in 3 Coloradans struggling to afford food
Need for Congress to provide long-term solutions for food relief DENVER (June 18, 2020) – During our current health and economic crises, hunger has risen to unprecedented levels. According to […]
July 28, 2020
New Poll: More than 1 in 3 Coloradans Struggling to Afford Food
Need for Congress to Provide Long-Term Solutions for Food Relief During our current health and economic crises, hunger has risen to unprecedented levels. According to a recent poll by Hunger […]
Food Pantries Can’t Support Their Communities Alone
By Rooya Rahin Last week, I had the privilege of interviewing Shenika Carter, coordinator of the Nativity Lutheran Church Food and Community Supply Drive. We talked about the importance of […]
Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera joins Hunger Free Colorado
As the COVID-19 pandemic and recession continue, Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera joins Hunger Free Colorado in calling on Senators Cory Gardner and Michael Bennet to deliver a federal relief package that assists Colorado’s families, communities and economy.
July 21, 2020
Hunger Free Colorado’s COVID-19 Response
From our makeshift home offices, Hunger Free Colorado’s dedicated staff stepped up to respond to the rapidly rising rates of hunger across our country and in the state of Colorado. Here’s how Hunger Free Colorado’s COVID-19 response is making a […]
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Leading Advocacy Organizations Call for Increased Federal Support for Medicaid and Food Assistance
Colorado needs fiscal relief as unemployment skyrockets DENVER (July 18, 2020) – With Monday’s adjournment of the state legislature, the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative (CCHI), Colorado Fiscal Institute, Colorado Children’s […]
July 18, 2020
On Dialysis and Unable to Work, A Westminster Man Toils to Keep His Wife and Children Fed
Fernando goes to dialysis three evenings a week, arriving home at 1 a.m. and then sleeping until late morning. The rest of the week, much of the time is devoted to finding the family’s food.
July 7, 2020
Shopping on a Budget
Originally published on Food Smart Colorado. Food is essential, and understanding how to make the most of your food dollars can help fill your cart without overspending. With a little […]
July 1, 2020
5 Podcasts to Listen to While You Hike to End Hunger
By Sarah Rothberg Growing up as a white kid in Missouri, I was taught an exclusively situational form of racism – rude words and actions from a few bad […]
June 11, 2020
New Colorado legislation to provide grants to food pantries and food banks and help local farmers
DENVER (June 10, 2020) – Legislation to help food pantries with grants to purchase Colorado produce, meat, and dairy, has been introduced in the Colorado House of Representatives. House Bill […]
June 10, 2020
Summertime Recommendations for Queer Families in Denver
There are options for Denver’s youth and families to enjoy the summertime despite closures. Marketed to an array of residents, below are some of the more notable programs available to Denver residents to enjoy this summer.
5 Ways Anyone Can Fight Hunger
Hunger has more than doubled in our state, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, and we need a community response to help combat it. Here are five ways anyone can fight […]
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