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Free Meals! No Child Need Go Hungry This Summer
A round of applause for Hunger Free Colorado which provides thousands of FREE meals daily to children under the age of 18. More than 500 sites are scattered across Colorado at parks, recreation centers, libraries, schools and churches, with FREE breakfasts, lunches, suppers and/or snacks available to kids through August.
August 31, 2018
Summer Meals Open to All Kids; No Registration Required
Summer activities for kids are at full pitch, and Colorado parents may not realize that many of the same pools and recreation centers where kids meet up with their friends also are offering free, nutritious meals for anyone age 18 and younger. Ellie Agar, interim communications director for the group Hunger Free Colorado, said the federally funded summer-meals program serves up healthy food at more than 500 community sites across the state.
July 11, 2018
Hunger Free Colorado urges Colorado delegation to prioritize strong nutrition provisions in final farm bill
July 6, 2018
Month-long fundraiser combines hiking, ending hunger in Colorado
Throughout the month of July, hiking enthusiasts are invited to hit the trails to help end hunger. Hike to End Hunger, the annual month-long event created by Hunger Free Colorado, is back this month. From July 1 to July 31, Colorado residents are invited to participate in this statewide fundraiser, which focuses on helping those who struggle with low-paying jobs, job loss or other difficulties.
July 5, 2018
The best Colorado hike is one of these 16 — help us choose it!
Sure, I figured, it would be fun to compile a super helpful guide to 32 of the best hikes in the Front Range. But would Coloradans really care enough about hiking trails to vote in a merciless March Madness-style bracket?
June 26, 2018
COLORADO REPRESENTATIVES: Work requirements don’t work for Colorado
Statement attributed to Kathy Underhill, CEO, Hunger Free Colorado & Abby J. Leibman, President & CEO of MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger DENVER (June 19, 2018) — This […]
June 19, 2018
How many people in Colorado struggle with hunger?
Ellie Agar, Communication Director with Hunger Free Colorado, says hunger affects more people than most realize. According to the organization, nearly one in ten Coloradans struggle to get enough to eat. This includes about one in seven children. Many of these children lose access to the breakfast and lunch programs they get through school during summer months. Agar says this means they are also often losing out on proper nutrition. But, Agar says there are a lot of ways we can all help.
June 6, 2018
Hunger Free Colorado: “Hunger Through My Lens” Podcast
Learn about Hunger Free Colorado and our Hunger Through My Lens program.
May 31, 2018
“Colorado Proud” Produce Heading to Pantries
Colorado farmers are set to see a big boost in local spending, and more residents will have access to their produce, after the state’s Joint Budget Committee earmarked $500,000 for purchasing so-called Colorado Proud goods. The new funding was spurred in large part by the Colorado Food Pantry Network, launched in 2014 by Hunger Free Colorado. Survey data showed that most families wanted fresh fruits and vegetables, but pantries couldn’t meet those needs without additional resources. The funds will be distributed by a third-party community foundation selected by the Colorado Department of Human Services.
May 29, 2018
New state funding will improve access to fresh produce for food pantries and food banks
DENVER (May 14, 2018) – More Coloradans will have access to fresh, local food thanks to new funding in the state budget. Hunger Free Colorado worked closely with the Joint […]
Hunger Free Hotline Helps Coloradans Find Food
Help is just a phone call away for families, seniors and other individuals who are seeking food assistance anywhere in Colorado. Hunger Free Hotline, is a FREE bilingual “one-stop” resource that helps you find food assistance programs in your area. This can include food pantries, free meal sites and nutrition programs such as food stamps. Hunger Free Colorado’s food assistance navigators provide help based on each caller’s need.
May 12, 2018
Unauthorized Immigrants Shy Away From Signing Kids Up For Food Aid
Advocates say these families have grown increasingly fearful of sharing their information with a government agency and would rather face food insecurity than risk enrolling in SNAP. Anya Rose is a bilingual food assistance navigator with the hotline for Hunger Free Colorado, and speaks with families of unauthorized immigrants on a daily basis. Rose tells them their information cannot be shared with other government agencies, like Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE. Still, some are unwilling to take what they believe is a serious risk.
April 27, 2018
Critics: Farm Bill Work Requirements Counterproductive
“When people can work, they do work, and the barriers to working are often very practical,” she said. “We have an acute shortage of child care, especially for Colorado’s rural communities and in communities where the wait for child care may be months.”
April 18, 2018
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