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We meet people’s immediate need for nutritious food while building a movement to end hunger at its root.
Another state win. HB25-1274 will send two measures to our ballots this fall to maintain existing funding for the Healthy School Meals for All Program to meet the growing need for school meals & secure additional funding to support nutrition staff and strengthen partnerships with local farmers!
June 12, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Another state win. HB25-1274 will send two measures to our ballots this fall to maintain existing funding for the Healthy School Meals for All Program to meet the growing need for school meals & secure additional funding to support nutrition staff and strengthen partnerships with local farmers!
The Diabetes Prevention & Obesity Treatment Act successfully passed the Senate and the House! Our community was especially passionate about this bill, testifying in support of it to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. The bill now awaits Governor Polis's signature to become law.
June 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM
The Diabetes Prevention & Obesity Treatment Act successfully passed the Senate and the House! Our community was especially passionate about this bill, testifying in support of it to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. The bill now awaits Governor Polis's signature to become law.
The SNAP Restaurant Meals Program has officially become law in Colorado! Colorado will apply to the USDA to implement this program, allow older adults, people with disabilities, and those experiencing homelessness who have SNAP benefits to purchase hot or prepared foods at participating restaurants.
June 3, 2025 at 7:36 PM
The SNAP Restaurant Meals Program has officially become law in Colorado! Colorado will apply to the USDA to implement this program, allow older adults, people with disabilities, and those experiencing homelessness who have SNAP benefits to purchase hot or prepared foods at participating restaurants.
Our state senator, Matthew Ball, paid us a visit at Metro Caring to hear about the issues affecting our community—and what we're doing about them! Thanks, Senator Ball for taking time to learn about our work.
June 2, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Our state senator, Matthew Ball, paid us a visit at Metro Caring to hear about the issues affecting our community—and what we're doing about them! Thanks, Senator Ball for taking time to learn about our work.
The SNAP Restaurant Meals Program bill passed and became law in Colorado! This expands SNAP benefits so people who are experiencing housing instability, older adults, and disabled people can use SNAP dollars to get hot meals, not just cold grocery items.
May 20, 2025 at 11:57 PM
The SNAP Restaurant Meals Program bill passed and became law in Colorado! This expands SNAP benefits so people who are experiencing housing instability, older adults, and disabled people can use SNAP dollars to get hot meals, not just cold grocery items.
"Healthy School Meals for All is more than a policy — it’s a promise to every child that they matter, that they’re seen, and that they won’t be left behind simply because their family is struggling." Thái Nguyễn. This bill is our chance to make sure that no child has to learn on an empty stomach.
April 30, 2025 at 4:19 PM
"Healthy School Meals for All is more than a policy — it’s a promise to every child that they matter, that they’re seen, and that they won’t be left behind simply because their family is struggling." Thái Nguyễn. This bill is our chance to make sure that no child has to learn on an empty stomach.
House Bill 25-1274 passed out of the Senate Finance Committee and is headed to Appropriations. KKTV CBS 11 just did a piece on this important bill. Check it out: buff.ly/lJLaeU1 #COLeg #COPolitics
April 29, 2025 at 11:57 PM
House Bill 25-1274 passed out of the Senate Finance Committee and is headed to Appropriations. KKTV CBS 11 just did a piece on this important bill. Check it out: buff.ly/lJLaeU1 #COLeg #COPolitics
The Restaurant Meals Program bill passed the Senate Appropriations Committee! The bill is headed to the full Senate floor this week.
April 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The Restaurant Meals Program bill passed the Senate Appropriations Committee! The bill is headed to the full Senate floor this week.
Healthy School Meals for All is a successful program that keeps our kids fed. Let's give voters the chance to fully fund it. This bill, which would add initiatives to our ballot, is being heard by the House this week. Email your Rep to let them know how important it is! buff.ly/tRPohFT
April 16, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Healthy School Meals for All is a successful program that keeps our kids fed. Let's give voters the chance to fully fund it. This bill, which would add initiatives to our ballot, is being heard by the House this week. Email your Rep to let them know how important it is! buff.ly/tRPohFT
First generation farmer, advocate and CEO of Hearty Provisions, Roberto Meza was in the Boulder Daily Camera making it clear that Healthy School Meals for All and HB 25-1274 doesn't just help kids. It also boosts our local economies. Read: buff.ly/yxtSzud
April 14, 2025 at 11:57 PM
First generation farmer, advocate and CEO of Hearty Provisions, Roberto Meza was in the Boulder Daily Camera making it clear that Healthy School Meals for All and HB 25-1274 doesn't just help kids. It also boosts our local economies. Read: buff.ly/yxtSzud
Kids deserve healthy foods! We need your help to protect Healthy School Meals for All. This program is at risk due to a major budget shortfall—but HB25-1274 offers a sustainable funding solution through two proposed 2025 ballot measures. Email your legislators now! buff.ly/3ey47A3
April 14, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Kids deserve healthy foods! We need your help to protect Healthy School Meals for All. This program is at risk due to a major budget shortfall—but HB25-1274 offers a sustainable funding solution through two proposed 2025 ballot measures. Email your legislators now! buff.ly/3ey47A3
Local educator at Denver South High School, Pablo Rivera, is speaking out in support of House Bill 25-1274: “This legislation would make sure this program is fully funded to keep kids fed."
April 14, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Local educator at Denver South High School, Pablo Rivera, is speaking out in support of House Bill 25-1274: “This legislation would make sure this program is fully funded to keep kids fed."
SB25-048 The Diabetes Prevention & Obesity Treatment Act passed the Health & Human Services Committee last week! We were proud to be there with our community leaders who testified in support. Next step: Senate Appropriations Committee #COPolitics #COLeg
March 19, 2025 at 4:19 PM
SB25-048 The Diabetes Prevention & Obesity Treatment Act passed the Health & Human Services Committee last week! We were proud to be there with our community leaders who testified in support. Next step: Senate Appropriations Committee #COPolitics #COLeg
"...My diabetes is genetic. This is one of the scariest parts of it because I have three kids and five grandkids. I want my children to be able to take as many precautions to avoid getting what their mom has. But what can they do if their insurance doesn’t cover it? This bill would help." - Roberta
March 18, 2025 at 11:57 PM
"...My diabetes is genetic. This is one of the scariest parts of it because I have three kids and five grandkids. I want my children to be able to take as many precautions to avoid getting what their mom has. But what can they do if their insurance doesn’t cover it? This bill would help." - Roberta
"I have been a Type 1 Diabetic for 49 years this month. This disease affects all races, demographics and generations. An early diagnosis can be helpful only if an individual is given the tools to manage their new condition." -Jocelyn
March 18, 2025 at 4:19 PM
"I have been a Type 1 Diabetic for 49 years this month. This disease affects all races, demographics and generations. An early diagnosis can be helpful only if an individual is given the tools to manage their new condition." -Jocelyn
"Living with this disease is not easy. Even when you have all the medication you need, even when you’re a healthy weight, even when you follow all the guidance, it’s still a crab shoot. That’s why I’m so passionate about preventing this disease. This bill would help us prevent diabetes." - Eric
March 17, 2025 at 11:57 PM
"Living with this disease is not easy. Even when you have all the medication you need, even when you’re a healthy weight, even when you follow all the guidance, it’s still a crab shoot. That’s why I’m so passionate about preventing this disease. This bill would help us prevent diabetes." - Eric
Our Lead Organizer, Brizai, joined our partners @hungerfree.bsky.social to testify in support of Healthy School Meals for All last week. We need to fully fund this successful program that provides 60,000+ meals to our kids every day.
March 13, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Our Lead Organizer, Brizai, joined our partners @hungerfree.bsky.social to testify in support of Healthy School Meals for All last week. We need to fully fund this successful program that provides 60,000+ meals to our kids every day.
Community leaders from our Diabetes Among Friends program are at the Capitol today testifying in support of SB25-048 to require private insurance companies to cover pre-diabetes treatment!
March 13, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Community leaders from our Diabetes Among Friends program are at the Capitol today testifying in support of SB25-048 to require private insurance companies to cover pre-diabetes treatment!
Our Lead Organizer, Brizai, testified to the House Education Committee last week in support of Healthy School Meals for All. "At Metro Caring, we see families forced to choose between rent, healthcare, and food... HB25-1274 would allow voters to approve additional funding to keep kids fed."
March 13, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Our Lead Organizer, Brizai, testified to the House Education Committee last week in support of Healthy School Meals for All. "At Metro Caring, we see families forced to choose between rent, healthcare, and food... HB25-1274 would allow voters to approve additional funding to keep kids fed."
We're adding HB25-1274 Healthy School Meals for All Program to our legislative agenda. In 2022, Coloradans voted to make breakfast and lunch free for all students regardless of family income. This bill would allow voters a chance to approve fully funding and implementing this successful program.
March 12, 2025 at 11:57 PM
We're adding HB25-1274 Healthy School Meals for All Program to our legislative agenda. In 2022, Coloradans voted to make breakfast and lunch free for all students regardless of family income. This bill would allow voters a chance to approve fully funding and implementing this successful program.
Legislative win! HB25-1002 has passed the Colorado House and Senate. If signed into law by @govofco.bsky.social, this bill will require every healthcare plan to cover more care for mental health and substance abuse disorders, overall helping Coloradans live healthier lives! #COLeg #COPolitics
February 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Legislative win! HB25-1002 has passed the Colorado House and Senate. If signed into law by @govofco.bsky.social, this bill will require every healthcare plan to cover more care for mental health and substance abuse disorders, overall helping Coloradans live healthier lives! #COLeg #COPolitics
The Diabetes Prevention & Obesity Treatment Act will be heard this Thursday by the Senate Health & Human Services Committee. Check out who is on the committee and give them a call or email to encourage them to vote yes on making it easier for Coloradans to get healthcare! https://buff.ly/4kdibzz
February 26, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The Diabetes Prevention & Obesity Treatment Act will be heard this Thursday by the Senate Health & Human Services Committee. Check out who is on the committee and give them a call or email to encourage them to vote yes on making it easier for Coloradans to get healthcare! https://buff.ly/4kdibzz
La ley del programa de comidas en restaurante fue introducida oficialmente al senado de Colorado la semana pasada. Esto ayudaría a las personas que tienen dificultades para cocinar y preparar comidas. #COLeg #COPolitics
February 26, 2025 at 12:57 AM
La ley del programa de comidas en restaurante fue introducida oficialmente al senado de Colorado la semana pasada. Esto ayudaría a las personas que tienen dificultades para cocinar y preparar comidas. #COLeg #COPolitics
The Restaurant Meals Program bill was officially introduced to the Colorado Senate last week. This bill would help certain people facing challenges around cooking and preparing meals to use their SNAP benefits at local restaurants.
February 26, 2025 at 12:57 AM
The Restaurant Meals Program bill was officially introduced to the Colorado Senate last week. This bill would help certain people facing challenges around cooking and preparing meals to use their SNAP benefits at local restaurants.
We’re at the Capitol today with @acluofcolorado.bsky.social and shared stories with Senator Matt Ball about how the proposed “Show Me Your Papers” bill would embed ICE in our communities and tear our families apart. He said he’s in complete opposition of this dangerous bill! #copolitics
February 25, 2025 at 8:44 PM
We’re at the Capitol today with @acluofcolorado.bsky.social and shared stories with Senator Matt Ball about how the proposed “Show Me Your Papers” bill would embed ICE in our communities and tear our families apart. He said he’s in complete opposition of this dangerous bill! #copolitics