Category: Policy & Advocacy

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.

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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).

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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!

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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!

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Bringing policy (and fun!) to community

In September 2024, Jefferson County Food Policy Council hosted their Food Policy Fair at Lakewood Park. The event’s goal was to create an interactive learning opportunity for members on the various policy processes and issues affecting local food systems. 

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Congressional candidate questionnaires

October 15, 2024

The Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger, partnered with Feeding Colorado, to collect candidate questionnaires for key 2024 Congressional races. The intent is to inform voters about their stances on food insecurity-related issues. 

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