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Colorado expands Healthy School Meals for All with grants for schools to purchase local food, expand scratch cooking, and boost nutrition staff wages
DENVER — The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) today announced $23.8 million in Healthy School Meals for All grants to help schools across Colorado purchase locally grown foods, expand scratch cooking and increase pay for frontline school nutrition staff. These two non-competitive grants – the Local Food Program Grant and Wages and Stipends Grant – […]
Federal Court Blocks SNAP Restrictions on Sugary Drinks, Marking Major Win for Colorado Families
A federal court ruling this week has blocked efforts to restrict what foods and beverages Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants can purchase, a huge win for Colorado families.
Summer EBT is Back in Colorado! Hunger Free Colorado and No Kid Hungry Partner to Help Families Access Food During Summer Months
DENVER, CO — Hunger Free Colorado is encouraging families across the state to prepare for the return of Summer EBT (also known as SUN Bucks), a vital program that helps ensure children have access to nutritious food when school is out of session. Beginning in late May 2026, eligible families will receive a one-time benefit […]
2026 Legislative Wrap Up
The 2026 legislative session has come to a close and it brought decisions that will shape food access, how families meet their basic needs, and our daily lives. This year’s session unfolded under the same pressures many Coloradans are feeling every day: rising costs and tight budgets. With a state budget facing a deficit of […]
From Colorado to Capitol Hill: Reflections from the 2026 National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference
Last week, our Hunger Free Colorado team had the opportunity to join advocates from across the country in Washington, D.C. for the 2026 National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference, hosted by the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC). It was a powerful few days of learning, connection, and action—grounded in a shared commitment to ending hunger and […]
BREAKING: CDHS Hits Pause on Proposed SNAP Restrictions Following Overwhelming Community Opposition
DENVER, CO — After two hearings with overwhelming opposition and a pending lawsuit, the Colorado Department of Human Services has hit pause on the proposed “Healthy Choice” SNAP Waiver, a policy that would have restricted the purchase of certain beverages with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The waiver has been removed from the Colorado […]
Community Advocates Came Together at the Capitol to Keep SNAP Strong
Across Colorado, a growing number of families are struggling to afford food. At the same time, federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are increasing barriers for families and shifting new costs to the state. As these pressures grow, one thing remains clear: SNAP is the strongest tool we have to close the […]
Colorado State Board Delays Vote on Proposed SNAP Restrictions Following Overwhelming Community Opposition
Colorado State Board Delays Vote on Proposed SNAP Restrictions Following Overwhelming Community Opposition DENVER, CO — In a decision today, the Colorado State Board of Human Services voted to delay the vote on the proposed “Healthy Choice” SNAP Waiver until April 3, postponing a policy that would restrict the purchase of certain beverages with Supplemental […]
How Black Community Organizing Transformed School Meals in America
In January 1969, The Black Panther Party, founded by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale to fight police violence and state oppression, launched a program that would challenge the nation’s approach to childhood hunger: the Free Breakfast for School Children Program at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church in Oakland, California. The Black Panther Party brought together their members, volunteers, and community […]
Colorado SNAP Recipients, Healthcare Professionals, Retailers, and Anti-Hunger Advocates Speak Out Against Proposed SNAP Restrictions at First State Hearing
SNAP recipients, healthcare professionals, retailers, and anti-hunger advocates from across Colorado testified today in overwhelming opposition to the proposed Colorado SNAP ‘Healthy Choice’ Waiver during the first public hearing before the Colorado State Board of Human Services.
Statement in Solidarity with Minneapolis
Hunger Free Colorado stands in solidarity with Minneapolis and communities across the country living with fear and grief amid increased federal immigration enforcement. A just food system cannot exist where violence, detention, and family separation undermine safety, dignity, and access to food.
Protecting Food Access in the 2026 Legislative Session: Hunger Free Colorado’s Policy Priorities
On January 14, Colorado lawmakers return to the State Capitol to begin the 2026 Legislative Session. Hunger Free Colorado is focused on two policy priorities that directly impact families’ ability to access food: fully implementing Healthy School Meals for All and keeping SNAP strong.
2025 Government Shutdown Impact on Colorado Nutrition Programs
Last updated 10/28/25 TAKE ACTION: Tell Congress and the USDA to fund SNAP now! As the Federal Government Shutdown continues, the status of nutrition programs is quickly changing. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has not released the funds that states use to pay SNAP (food assistance) benefits. This means Colorado is currently unable to […]
Restricting SNAP Purchases Undermines Dignity, Access, and Equity
Hunger Free Colorado, Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger, 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.
Hunger Free Colorado’s 2025 Legislative Session Wrap up
The 2025 Colorado legislative session came to a close earlier this month, and we’re reflecting on what we accomplished together—and what still lies ahead in the fight for food justice across our state. This session was filled with powerful wins, hard truths, and a deepening understanding that lasting change only happens when communities show up […]
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