Category: Policy & Advocacy
WIC benefits at risk in federal budget proposal
Access to nutritious food is critical for young children and families, yet Trump’s 2026 federal budget proposal would slash benefits to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), particularly the monthly fruit and vegetable benefit for children and pregnant participants.
Our 2025 state legislative wrap-up
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.
Update on SNAP & the federal budget
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed harmful budget cuts that would significantly impact the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other vital public benefit programs in Colorado like
Is Colorado next? Say NO to SNAP purchase restrictions!
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!
Raise your voice for SNAP: Delivering letters to D.C.
In early May, staff from the Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger and Hunger Free Colorado are heading to Washington D.C. to meet with members of Colorado’s Congressional delegation—and we want to bring your voice with us!
Grow your voice & impact through our advocacy academy
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!
Advocating for equitable nutrition access
A bipartisan state bill would make it easier for all Coloradans to get nutrition support from qualified professionals, regardless of their income, insurance, or location. Our Policy Director, Greta Allen (who’s also a registered dietitian), shares why this is a key step toward a more just and inclusive healthcare system.