SNAP cuts could devastate Colorado families & the economy
March 4, 2025
Our Policy Manager, Dayana Leyva, shares what the proposed SNAP cuts could mean for working families, older adults, and the state’s economy.
Category: Policy & Advocacy
New legislation would help launch Restaurant Meals Program
February 24, 2025
We’re excited to announce the Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger is supporting legislation in this year’s Colorado General Assembly that would move Colorado one step closer to a Restaurant Meals Program.
Announcing our 2025 federal policy platform
February 19, 2025
We have officially launched our 2025 Federal Policy Platform, outlining concrete priorities that support the Blueprint’s three key initiatives of food sovereignty, nutrition program administration, and supporting Coloradans.
Connecting food & health in your region
February 8, 2025
We want to ensure Medicaid members and community-based organizations play a role in shaping the future of food access and healthcare in Colorado. Join the Blueprint’s Connecting Food & Health project team for their final meeting with representatives from our state’s Regional Accountable Entities (RAEs).
Advocating for Restaurant Meals Program for Colorado
January 9, 2025
Let’s bring the Restaurant Meals Program to Colorado! By doing so, we can expand food access while boosting local businesses and driving economic growth in our communities. We’re leading advocacy efforts, including a state bill during the 2025 legislative session — and want you to get involved!
Celebrating inaugural cohort of Advocacy Leadership Academy
January 8, 2025
Last fall, the Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger proudly relaunched its Advocacy Leadership Academy with fresh content and a new name. We recently celebrated the graduation of our inaugural cohort — 12 passionate community members who successfully completed the eight-week program.
Partnering to #EndHungerUSA2030
November 26, 2024
The Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger is partnering with the End Hunger Network this Thanksgiving to raise awareness about addressing hunger that impacts 18 million households across the nation. We have joined their EndHunger2030 campaign to make ending hunger a national priority.
Your vote matters!
October 30, 2024
Have you voted yet? Election Day is coming up on Tuesday, November 5, so ensure you’re registered and prepared to vote – and encourage others to do the same! Your vote helps amplify the needs and priorities of our Colorado communities, including access to nutritious, culturally relevant food for all.
Reflecting on a year of connecting food & health (by Samantha)
October 30, 2024
I wanted to share what this past year has been like for me as lead for the Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger’s Connecting Food and Health Project.
Connecting Food & Health project updates
October 16, 2024
As the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing moves towards implementation phases with Regional Accountable Entities, monthly meetings for our Connecting Food & Health project will pause until January 2025. However, the team is not taking a break from advocacy efforts!