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Hunger Free Colorado Opposes recent Public Charge Ruling
The Current Administration has finalized regulations on “public charge” that threaten the health and well-being of already vulnerable Coloradans. As the state’s leading anti-hunger organization, Hunger Free Colorado expects this regulation […]
August 14, 2019
Kathy Underhill Scholarship Award
Kathy Underhill is a nationally recognized leader and policy expert in solving hunger and was the founding CEO of Hunger Free Colorado. To honor her legacy, Hunger Free Colorado’s board […]
August 12, 2019
When School’s Out For Summer In Colorado, The Kids Who Depend On Free Or Reduced Lunches Can Go Hungry
In Colorado, almost 400,000 students are eligible to receive free or reduced-priced school lunches during the school year, but only about nine in 100 of those students are getting lunch during the summer, according to a new report published by a national organization that studies hunger. Some families may not know the program exists in the summer, while others may face transportation barriers, said Taylor Washington, community engagement manager for Hunger Free Colorado. Colorado added 190 additional sites between 2013 and 2018, which resulted in 160,000 more meals being provided throughout the state, she said.
August 7, 2019
Colorado ranks low nationwide in providing summer meals to kids who need free lunch at school, report finds
Fewer than one out of every 10 Colorado children who rely on free or reduced-price lunches during the school year are getting access to the state’s free summer nutrition programs, according to a new report published by a national organization studying hunger. The report found that nationally only one in seven children are utilizing the government-funded free summer lunch programs.
August 6, 2019
What you need to know about SNAP and the recent federal proposal to change income limits
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps or food assistance, is our nation’s most effective anti-hunger program. Each year, this program ensures that families […]
August 5, 2019
Proposed SNAP changes plan to take Food Stamps away from more than 3 million Americans
The US Department of Agriculture is proposing a rule that threatens to severely limit a provision in the SNAP program (also known as food assistance or food stamps) called broad-based categorical eligibility (BBCE). Colorado (and 40 other states) […]
La Administración Trump publicó la semana pasada la propuesta de nuevas reglas que quitarían la asistencia alimentaria a más de 3 millones de estadounidenses.
Esta propuesta del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos limitaría severamente una disposición en el programa SNAP (también conocido como asistencia alimentaria o cupones de alimentos), la llamada elegibilidad […]
Rule change on food stamps could exclude nearly 4,200 Denverites from federal assistance
What the Trump administration calls a money-wasting loophole may be a safety net for some families in Denver and beyond. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates about 3 million people across the country would lose food stamps if the change goes through. State officials estimate that of the more than 456,000 people who get food assistance in Colorado every year, more than 33,000 would be ineligible under the proposed rules.
July 29, 2019
New Federal Rules Will Kick 33,000 Coloradans Off Food Assistance, Officials Estimate
On Tuesday, the Trump administration proposed changing how states determine who qualifies for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that 3.1 million people would lose their benefits if the new rules take effect. In Colorado, state officials estimate the change would impact 33,514 residents, the majority of which are families with children.
July 26, 2019
Q&A: Hunger Free Colorado weighs in on proposed change to SNAP
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposed new rules Tuesday to limit access to food stamps for households with savings and other assets. 9NEWS sat down with Hunger Free Colorado to learn more about how the rule change may impact Colorado families.
July 23, 2019
Free Summer Meals Program Aims to Prevent Academic Slide
Summer should be a fun time for kids, but many Colorado children face greater risks of going hungry after school cafeterias close their doors. More than 600 sites across the state are stepping up to make sure all kids have the nutrition they need to return in the fall ready to learn. Taylor Washington, community engagement manager with Hunger Free Colorado, said most of the sites serving free meals also offer activities to help kids avoid backsliding on hard-won academic achievement.
July 16, 2019
Free, healthy summer meals for Colorado kids and teens
Statewide collaborative effort ensures fewer kids go hungry this summer DENVER (July 9, 2018) – As we near the mid-point of summer break, many parents are filling time with […]
July 9, 2019
Progress Made in Colorado
As a state we took some promising hunger-solving steps during Colorado’s 2019 legislative session. Our Policy Department has worked tirelessly to introduce and support policies that secure food resources and […]
July 3, 2019
Locations host fun activities and free meals for Colorado youth this summer
Statewide collaborative effort ensures students have access to meals year-round DENVER (July 2, 2019) – School is out, and pools are open; two signs that summer has arrived. For […]
July 2, 2019
Más de 13 millones de niños afectados por pobreza en EEUU, según informe
Más de 13 millones de niños se ven afectados por la pobreza en EEUU, un índice del 18 % que se mantiene igual desde 1990, según revela este lunes un nuevo reporte de la Fundación Annie E. Casey. Este índice se mantiene sin cambios, pero en 1990 había poco más de 64 millones de menores de 18 años en el país, en comparación con los 73 millones de la actualidad; es decir, ha habido un aumento del 15 % de la población infantil, indica el informe.
June 17, 2019
Hike to End Hunger
Join the Hike to End Hunger June 1st from 8:30a- Noon. Visit the website now for more information!
May 30, 2019
Garage sales and GoFundMe campaigns are nice, but districts want better fix for school lunch debt
In Colorado and the rest of the country, fundraisers to cover the cost of school meals are popping up as district officials struggle to balance their desire to feed hungry children with their responsibility to pay the food bills. The online fundraising site GoFundMe lists nearly 70 such meal debt campaigns, with names like “Phil-lunch-thropy,” “ and “Let the Kids Eat.”
May 23, 2019
Colorado school districts turn to converted buses, donated PB&J to feed more kids over summer
Classes may be winding down for the summer in Colorado, but work is far from over for the people in charge of school lunches. Denver Public Schools is making preparations to serve breakfast and lunch to kids at 62 sites across the city, said Leonard Apodaca, the district’s area supervisor for food services. Each year, DPS officials evaluate which neighborhoods have the most need for free meals, and work with the city so they don’t overlap with meal programs at recreation centers, he said.
May 19, 2019
Food stamp administration has improved in Colorado, but opportunity for progress remains
Impact reports cover performance in all 64 counties, showcase need for continued progress in enrolling low-income Coloradans DENVER (March 27, 2019) – Colorado is known as a state for […]
March 27, 2019
Room for Improvement in Colorado Food-Stamp Participation
Colorado counties are making progress getting SNAP benefits – the program formerly known as food stamps – to low-income residents, but there’s still room for improvement. Colorado ranks 43rd nationally with just 60 percent of low-income people receiving benefits, below the national average of 73 percent, according to a new report from Hunger Free Colorado. Anya Rose, a policy analyst with the group, says increasing enrollment is important because the program is the first line of defense against child hunger.
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