💰 Available funding: $500,000 for Colorado food pantries📌 Grant requests: $5,000 – $30,000📅 Application deadline: September 10, 2025, at 5 p.m. MST📢 Notifications: October 15 – 20 Colorado’s Community Food
The tragic accident at Prospect Valley Dairy in Keenesburg last week claimed the lives of six farmworkers – people whose daily labor sustains Colorado’s food system, helping move food from
The Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger and other anti-hunger advocates across the state have released the following joint statement in response to the USDA approving Governor Polis’ request for SNAP
On July 1, the Summer 2025 cohort of the Advocacy Leadership Academy wrapped up its final session—and with it, we’re proud to celebrate the graduation of 12 emerging community leaders.
Over the past eight weeks, these participants built power together—growing their advocacy skills, deepening their understanding of policy, and expanding their knowledge around campaign strategy and power-building. They brought their unique perspectives and commitment to equity into every session.
Last week, President Trump signed a budget reconciliation bill that will have devastating consequences for nearly 298,000 Colorado families who stand to lose some or all of their SNAP benefits. Joining other statewide partners, we express serious concern about this legislation’s impact on hunger, family stability, and economic security in our state.
The 2025 state legislative session brought some notable wins, valuable lessons, and new momentum for our food justice movement. In our recap, you’ll see which laws were enacted, which were stalled, and what’s ahead as we continue building a policy and advocacy landscape rooted in equity and community power.
Last year was all about transformation for the Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger, both in how we show up in community and how we lead. We evolved internally by reimagining
The Blueprint and other anti-hunger advocates across the state are urging Governor Jared Polis to reject harmful proposals that would limit what Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants can buy. Join us in saying no to SNAP restrictions!
Are you interested in community organizing and building community power but new to policy and advocacy? Apply to join the Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger’s next Advocacy Leadership Academy by Monday, April 21!
We’re speaking out against the federal cancellation of $1.13 billion in investments meant to support local farmers, schools, and food banks and pantries through the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement (LFPA) and Local Food for Schools (LFS) programs.
