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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 – […]

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.

In 2025, we partnered with communities across every county to drive systemic change while supporting thousands of Coloradans in meeting immediate needs. Read our 2025 Impact Report to learn more about our work.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Summer EBT Update Get ready for Summer EBT 2026 For the most up-to-date information about S-EBT go to the CDHS website – cdhs.colorado.gov/summer-ebt. Summer EBT is returning this year! Take these steps to make sure you get your benefits: Already have a Summer EBT card from last summer? Keep it! CDHS may put this year’s […]

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 […]

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 […]

Last week’s State Board of Human Services hearing on the proposed “Healthy Choice” SNAP waiver drew significant media attention across Colorado and nationally, amplifying the voices of SNAP recipients, advocates, and community leaders who spoke out about the potential negative impacts of restricting food choices for low-income families. After nearly seven hours of testimony, the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.