Learning & Evaluation
Rooted in data, grounded in community
At Provecho Collective, we see learning as nourishment that fuels Colorado’s food justice movement with the insights, reflections, and connections that grow from and with community.
When guided by community voices, data becomes a tool for reflection, storytelling, and lasting change. It helps us see what’s working, where gaps remain, and how to cultivate more just, local food systems across Colorado. That’s why we weave learning and evaluation into everything we do, not just to track outcomes and progress, but to stay grounded in what matters most to Colorado communities.
Our Approach
Our Data & Evaluation Framework demonstrates our commitment to equity, including transparency, accountability, and community power, so data about our food system can serve as a tool for transformation, not just measurement. Our five principles are:
- We put people above data.
- We hold each other accountable for respectful and valid data.
- We recognize the need for various equity indicators and measurements.
- We strive to balance accessibility and privacy.
- We approach data and evaluation with curiosity, clear goals, and a love for story.
Data Tools for a Better Food Future
We co-create dashboards and maps with our network to make available data meaningful, equitable, accessible, useful, and usable for informed food system decision-making at every level.
Toolkits & Guides for Community Impact
Our resource library includes toolkits, best practices, and guides to help food justice grassroots groups and nonprofits collect, interpret, use, and protect data in ways that honor the communities they serve.
Support & Services for Data-Driven Organizations
We provide capacity-building support for community partners through trainings, technical assistance, and individualized thought partnership to strengthen their organization’s data and evaluation practices.
How You Can Fuel More Community Impact
Join a Statewide Learning Community
Be part of our Data & Evaluation Committee to help connect efforts across Colorado’s food system and support equitable practices. Open to all, the group meets monthly and offers space to share projects, ask questions, and collaborate.
Use Our Tools & Resources
Whether you’re applying for a grant or advocating for policy change, our tools can help advance your food justice work. Explore our interactive dashboard, story maps, and other resources designed to uplift local priorities, guide decisions, and power community-led solutions.
Request Services
Ready to deepen your impact? We offer tailored data and evaluation services, including program evaluations, community needs assessments, surveys, and more, all designed to support food-focused organizations and businesses.
