There is much at stake for our neighbors—more than 800,000 Coloradans—who are at risk of hunger. The Senate and House agriculture committees are marking up the Farm Bill, which governs critical anti-hunger programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps. Cuts to SNAP could significantly undermine Colorado’s ability to provide [...]
Offering help and hope… My day working the Hunger Free Hotline
“I’m a disabled senior about to lose my job and I have my 17-year-old teenage grandson living with me,” said one caller. “We literally have no food, and I saw that you may be able to help us.” Another shared, “I work full-time, but my small income makes it hard for me to take care [...]
National Nutrition Month Challenge
In the spirit of the National Nutrition Month, put words into practice and challenge yourself to Eat Like They Do in School According to the Final Rule! At the end of January, the USDA released the Final Rule on Nutrition Standards, requiring schools to step up the nutrient quality of reimbursable meals served in an [...]
