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We work to ensure every Coloradan has equitable access to nutritious, culturally relevant food. Need food? Call our statewide Hotline: 855-855-4626. Access to food is a basic human right. El accesso a los alimentos es un derecho humano básico.

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Hunger Free Colorado @hungerfree.bsky.social · 4d

On November 4th, Colorado voters can make sure every student has access to healthy school meals by supporting two essential ballot measures: Propositions LL and MM. Pledge to vote YES on LL and MM by going to bit.ly/voteyesLLMM #keepkidsfed

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Hunger Free Colorado @hungerfree.bsky.social · 15d

For 30 years, the Food Security Report has revealed the reality of hunger in America. Now, on the heels of historic cuts to SNAP, USDA wants to end it.

Ending this report won’t erase hunger, it only erases the truth.

📢 Tell Congress to reinstate the Food Security Report at bit.ly/EndHungerNotData

TAKE ACTION: Tell Congress to Reinstate the Food Security Report

For 30 years, USDA’s Food Security Report has revealed the truth about hunger and shown how federal nutrition programs make a difference. Now USDA is canceling it. Erasing data doesn't erase hunger.…

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Hunger Free Colorado @hungerfree.bsky.social · Aug 8

Hunger Free Colorado, Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger, and Nourish Colorado are disappointed in the USDA’s approval of CO’s waiver request to restrict the purchase of sweetened beverages with SNAP benefits. Read our full statement on why here:
bit.ly/protectSNAPchoice

Hunger Free Colorado @hungerfree.bsky.social · Aug 1

Join us tomorrow in west Denver for the Westside Walk to End Hunger! Registration is free at walktoendhunger.com

Hunger Free Colorado @hungerfree.bsky.social · Jul 16

YOU'RE INVITED! The Westside Walk to End Hunger is on August 2nd. Register at walktoendhunger.com.

Hunger Free Colorado @hungerfree.bsky.social · Jul 12

The Westside Walk to End Hunger is on August 2nd! Register at walktoendhunger.com.

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Hunger Free Colorado @hungerfree.bsky.social · Jul 7

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Hunger Free Colorado @hungerfree.bsky.social · Jul 1

🚨🚨URGENT! TAKE ACTION NOW: bit.ly/sayno2snapcuts
Tell your Representatives: Reject any bill that cuts SNAP or other basic needs programs. Protect our communities, not tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy!

#ProtectSNAP #EndHunger #SNAPMatters #HungerFreeColorado #FoodSecurity #SaveSNAP

Hunger Free Colorado @hungerfree.bsky.social · Jun 26

Hunger Free Colorado y Denver Inner City Parish coorganizan el Westside Walk to End Hunger el sábado 2 de agosto. Camina, dona, recauda fondos y únete a la lucha contra el hambre. Regístrate en walktoendhunger.com (gratis pero recomendado para recibir boleto de comida y participar en sorteos).

Hunger Free Colorado @hungerfree.bsky.social · Jun 26

Hunger Free Colorado & Denver Inner City Parish are co-hosting the Westside Walk to End Hunger on Saturday, Aug 2! Walk, fundraise, donate, & join us in the fight to end hunger. Register* at walktoendhunger.com. (* free but encouraged to receive food ticket & giveaway entries)
#WalkToEndHungerCO

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Hunger Free Colorado @hungerfree.bsky.social · May 13

Hunger Free Colorado strongly opposes this legislation & any policy that punishes people for experiencing economic hardship. We urge you to call on Congress to reject these harmful cuts:
Send an email to your reps: bit.ly/protectSNAP2025
Find & call your reps: usa.gov/elected-officials
#SNAPmatters

Hunger Free Colorado @hungerfree.bsky.social · May 13

Our Senior Public Policy Manager, Carmen Mooradian, spoke with CPR about the devastating impacts of proposed cuts to SNAP & what we’re doing in D.C. to fight back.

Tonight, Congress will debate a bill that could bring the biggest overhaul to SNAP in decades. Take action NOW: bit.ly/protectSNAP2025

As Congressional Republicans contemplate ways to save money on food aid, advocates for SNAP worry for the program’s future

Colorado’s delegation is split on the proposals, which include expanding work requirements or shifting more costs to the states.

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Hunger Free Colorado @hungerfree.bsky.social · May 12

New York has just become the 9th state to pass a Healthy School Meals for All policy! Momentum is building across the country for offering school meals to ALL students at no charge. We need every child, in every state, healthy and ready to learn.
#HungryKidsCantWait #SchoolMeals4All #Meals4AllNY

Hunger Free Colorado @hungerfree.bsky.social · May 7

Ahora, los votantes de Colorado tienen la oportunidad de mostrar su apoyo nuevamente y fortalecer esta importante inversión en nuestras familias, agricultores y comunidades. Para más información y para ayudar a mantener a los niños alimentados, visitar hungerfreecolorado.org/get-involved....

Hunger Free Colorado @hungerfree.bsky.social · May 7

Los votantes apoyaron rotundamente la propuesta para crear las Comidas Escolares Saludables para Todos.

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Hunger Free Colorado @hungerfree.bsky.social · May 7

Gracias a nuestros patrocinadores y a todos los legisladores que votaron a favor de las Comidas Escolares Saludables para Todos. Agradecemos a todas las personas que llamaron, enviaron un correo electrónico, compartieron su historia o ayudaron de alguna manera a la aprobación de este proyecto de ley

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Hunger Free Colorado @hungerfree.bsky.social · May 7

HB 1274 satisfacer la creciente necesidad de comidas escolares, asegurar fondos adicionales para continuar este programa vital y financiar completamente los programas de subvenciones que se han suspendido para apoyar al personal de nutrición y las alianzas con agricultores y ganaderos locales.

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Hunger Free Colorado @hungerfree.bsky.social · May 7

¡MUY BUENAS NOTICIAS La legislatura de Colorado acaban de aprobar la ley HB25-1274, que enviará dos medidas a los votantes este otoño para mantener los fondos existentes del Programa de Comidas Escolares Saludables para Todos (HSMA, en inglés).

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Hunger Free Colorado @hungerfree.bsky.social · May 7

Voters resoundingly supported the proposition to create Healthy School Meals for All. This is a chance for Colorado voters to strengthen this important investment in our families, our farmers and our communities. Learn more/help keep kids fed: hungerfreecolorado.org/get-involved....

Hunger Free Colorado @hungerfree.bsky.social · May 7

Thank you to our sponsors and to every lawmaker who voted to support Healthy School Meals for All. We are grateful to every person who made a call, sent an email, shared their story or helped in any way to get this bill passed! We also want to thank our amazing lobbying team!

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