Protect Our Care Rally

Friday, March 21

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Bittersweet Park (Greeley, CO)

Republicans in Congress want to make deep cuts to Medicaid and SNAP that would strip coverage and healthy food from hundreds of thousands of Coloradans. Join us and other partners to send a message to Representative Gabe Evans to PROTECT OUR CARE!

Community Voice Committee

Every other week on Thursday

12 - 1 p.m.

Zoom

Let’s work together to alleviate hunger now while building more responsive, equitable, and sustainable food systems for the future!

Our bi-weekly Community Voice Committee provides a safe and powerful space only for community members. Members define their own committee/council and influence systems change through a lived-experience perspective.

Contact Charlie Kestler, our Community Justice Manager, if you’re interested in participating.

Data & Evaluation Committee

Meets every month on the third Wednesday

2 - 3:30 p.m.

Zoom

Interested in joining? Learn more this committee, and then Contact Justice Onwordi, the Blueprint’s Impact Director.

Anyone is welcome to attend! As part of our commitment to equity, we offer simultaneous interpretation in Spanish, closed captioning, and compensation to those who participate outside of their regular job.

Colorado Food Systems Roundtable

Meetings on the third Tuesday every other month

10 a.m. - 12 noon

Zoom

Join us at the table as we work together to alleviate hunger now while building a more responsive, equitable, and sustainable food system for the future!

The previous quarterly food access update meetings have transformed to the bi-monthly Colorado Food Systems Roundtable. This space is intended for sharing updates, building connections, and minimizing silos between state agencies and partners across the state.

Anyone is welcome to attend! As part of our commitment to equity, we offer simultaneous interpretation in Spanish, closed captioning, and compensation to those who participate outside of their regular job.

Interested in joining? Please email Leticia Macias of the Blueprint. If you would like to present at a future meeting, contact Joël McClurg, the Blueprint’s Executive Director of Integration.

FEDERAL POLICY COMMITTEE

Meets every two weeks on Thursdays
3 - 4 p.m.
Zoom

Interested in joining? Learn more about the committee, and then contact Dayana Levya, the Blueprint’s Policy Manager.

Anyone is welcome to participate! As part of our commitment to equity, we offer simultaneous interpretation in Spanish, closed captioning, and compensation to those who participate outside of their regular job.

Communications & Accessibility Committee

Meets every month on the second Thursday

10 - 11 a.m.

Zoom

Let’s work together to alleviate hunger now while building more responsive, equitable, and sustainable food systems for the future!

Join us for our monthly Communications & Accessibility Committee. We use our time together to support organizations with more inclusive and accessible communications that can advance food justice and food sovereignty for all.

Contact Michelle Ray, our Visibility Director, to get involved.

Community Voice Committee

Every other week on Thursday

12 - 1 p.m.

Zoom

Let’s work together to alleviate hunger now while building more responsive, equitable, and sustainable food systems for the future!

Our bi-weekly Community Voice Committee provides a safe and powerful space only for community members. Members define their own committee/council and influence systems change through a lived-experience perspective.

Contact Charlie Kestler, our Community Justice Manager, if you’re interested in participating.

STATE POLICY COMMITTEE

Meets every two weeks on Tuesdays
12 - 1 p.m.
Zoom

Interested in joining? Learn more about the committee, and then contact Greta Allen, the Blueprint’s Policy Director.

Anyone is welcome to participate! As part of our commitment to equity, we offer simultaneous interpretation in Spanish, closed captioning, and compensation to those who participate outside of their regular job.

Training: Safeguarding Your Organization

Zoom

In today’s challenging climate, immigrant-serving organizations must be equipped to protect themselves and their communities. Join the Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger and the Immigrant Response Group for a virtual training all about safeguarding your organization. Space is limited for each, so register in advance! 

Dates & times:

• Monday, February 24, from 1:30 - 3 p.m. 

• Monday, March 3, from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

• Tuesday, April 1, from 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Maximum of 2 participants per organization, please. English and Spanish languages available. Zoom links will be shared in advance.

FEDERAL POLICY COMMITTEE

Meets every two weeks on Thursdays
3 - 4 p.m.
Zoom

Interested in joining? Learn more about the committee, and then contact Dayana Levya, the Blueprint’s Policy Manager.

Anyone is welcome to participate! As part of our commitment to equity, we offer simultaneous interpretation in Spanish, closed captioning, and compensation to those who participate outside of their regular job.

Storyteller’s Corner

4th Thursday of each month

1 - 2 p.m.

Zoom

Since sharing and listening with compassion and empathy builds stronger connections and fosters a sense of community, the Blueprint is launching the Storyteller’s Corner on Thursday, February 27, from 1 - 2 p.m. 

This new, dedicated virtual space is specifically for people to share stories of lived and living experiences of hunger, where we’ll amplify and celebrate the power of their personal stories in shaping a better food future for everyone. Those who have not personally been impacted by hunger should refrain from attending to keep our community safe. 

Come share, listen, learn, and refine your stories when you’re available on the 4th Thursday of every month from 1 - 2 p.m. Contact Charlie Kestler, Community Justice Manager, to join and find out more.

Training: Safeguarding Your Organization

Zoom

In today’s challenging climate, immigrant-serving organizations must be equipped to protect themselves and their communities. Join the Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger and the Immigrant Response Group for a virtual training all about safeguarding your organization. Space is limited for each, so register in advance! 

Dates & times:

• Monday, February 24, from 1:30 - 3 p.m. 

• Monday, March 3, from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

• Tuesday, April 1, from 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Maximum of 2 participants per organization, please. English and Spanish languages available. Zoom links will be shared in advance.

Community Voice Committee

Every other week on Thursday

12 - 1 p.m.

Zoom

Let’s work together to alleviate hunger now while building more responsive, equitable, and sustainable food systems for the future!

Our bi-weekly Community Voice Committee provides a safe and powerful space only for community members. Members define their own committee/council and influence systems change through a lived-experience perspective.

Contact Charlie Kestler, our Community Justice Manager, if you’re interested in participating.

Data & Evaluation Committee

Meets every month on the third Wednesday

2 - 3:30 p.m.

Zoom

Interested in joining? Learn more this committee, and then Contact Justice Onwordi, the Blueprint’s Impact Director.

Anyone is welcome to attend! As part of our commitment to equity, we offer simultaneous interpretation in Spanish, closed captioning, and compensation to those who participate outside of their regular job.

Special meeting: Adequate time to eat in school

Wednesday, February 19

1 - 2 p.m.

Zoom

While there’s not a state bill for time-to-eat efforts this year, the Blueprint is still eager to collaborate with others and ensure all students have enough seated mealtime during school.

Join us for a special meeting on Wednesday, February 19, from 1 - 2 p.m. via Zoom to get updates and have a discussion about ways we can work with school districts and how else we want to move forward as a group in 2025. Registration is required.

STATE POLICY COMMITTEE

Meets every two weeks on Tuesdays
12 - 1 p.m.
Zoom

Interested in joining? Learn more about the committee, and then contact Greta Allen, the Blueprint’s Policy Director.

Anyone is welcome to participate! As part of our commitment to equity, we offer simultaneous interpretation in Spanish, closed captioning, and compensation to those who participate outside of their regular job.

FEDERAL POLICY COMMITTEE

Meets every two weeks on Thursdays
3 - 4 p.m.
Zoom

Interested in joining? Learn more about the committee, and then contact Dayana Levya, the Blueprint’s Policy Manager.

Anyone is welcome to participate! As part of our commitment to equity, we offer simultaneous interpretation in Spanish, closed captioning, and compensation to those who participate outside of their regular job.

Communications & Accessibility Committee

Meets every month on the second Thursday

10 - 11 a.m.

Zoom

Let’s work together to alleviate hunger now while building more responsive, equitable, and sustainable food systems for the future!

Join us for our monthly Communications & Accessibility Committee. We use our time together to support organizations with more inclusive and accessible communications that can advance food justice and food sovereignty for all.

Contact Michelle Ray, our Visibility Director, to get involved.

Community Voice Committee

Every other week on Thursday

12 - 1 p.m.

Zoom

Let’s work together to alleviate hunger now while building more responsive, equitable, and sustainable food systems for the future!

Our bi-weekly Community Voice Committee provides a safe and powerful space only for community members. Members define their own committee/council and influence systems change through a lived-experience perspective.

Contact Charlie Kestler, our Community Justice Manager, if you’re interested in participating.

STATE POLICY COMMITTEE

Meets every two weeks on Tuesdays
12 - 1 p.m.
Zoom

Interested in joining? Learn more about the committee, and then contact Greta Allen, the Blueprint’s Policy Director.

Anyone is welcome to participate! As part of our commitment to equity, we offer simultaneous interpretation in Spanish, closed captioning, and compensation to those who participate outside of their regular job.

FEDERAL POLICY COMMITTEE

Meets every two weeks on Thursdays
3 - 4 p.m.
Zoom

Interested in joining? Learn more about the committee, and then contact Dayana Levya, the Blueprint’s Policy Manager.

Anyone is welcome to participate! As part of our commitment to equity, we offer simultaneous interpretation in Spanish, closed captioning, and compensation to those who participate outside of their regular job.

Community Voice Committee

Every other week on Thursday

12 - 1 p.m.

Zoom

Let’s work together to alleviate hunger now while building more responsive, equitable, and sustainable food systems for the future!

Our bi-weekly Community Voice Committee provides a safe and powerful space only for community members. Members define their own committee/council and influence systems change through a lived-experience perspective.

Contact Charlie Kestler, our Community Justice Manager, if you’re interested in participating.

STATE POLICY COMMITTEE

Meets every two weeks on Tuesdays
12 - 1 p.m.
Zoom

Interested in joining? Learn more about the committee, and then contact Greta Allen, the Blueprint’s Policy Director.

Anyone is welcome to participate! As part of our commitment to equity, we offer simultaneous interpretation in Spanish, closed captioning, and compensation to those who participate outside of their regular job.

Colorado Food Systems Roundtable

Meetings on the third Tuesday every other month

10 a.m. - 12 noon

Zoom

Join us at the table as we work together to alleviate hunger now while building a more responsive, equitable, and sustainable food system for the future!

The previous quarterly food access update meetings have transformed to the bi-monthly Colorado Food Systems Roundtable. This space is intended for sharing updates, building connections, and minimizing silos between state agencies and partners across the state.

Anyone is welcome to attend! As part of our commitment to equity, we offer simultaneous interpretation in Spanish, closed captioning, and compensation to those who participate outside of their regular job.

Interested in joining? Please email Leticia Macias of the Blueprint. If you would like to present at a future meeting, contact Joël McClurg, the Blueprint’s Executive Director of Integration.

The Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger’s office will be closed all day.

Data & Evaluation Committee

Meets every month on the third Wednesday

2 - 3:30 p.m.

Zoom

Interested in joining? Learn more this committee, and then Contact Justice Onwordi, the Blueprint’s Impact Director.

Anyone is welcome to attend! As part of our commitment to equity, we offer simultaneous interpretation in Spanish, closed captioning, and compensation to those who participate outside of their regular job.

Communications & Accessibility Committee

Meets every month on the second Thursday

10 - 11 a.m.

Zoom

Let’s work together to alleviate hunger now while building more responsive, equitable, and sustainable food systems for the future!

Join us for our monthly Communications & Accessibility Committee. We use our time together to support organizations with more inclusive and accessible communications that can advance food justice and food sovereignty for all.

Contact Michelle Ray, our Visibility Director, to get involved.

STATE POLICY COMMITTEE

Meets every two weeks on Tuesdays
12 - 1 p.m.
Zoom

Interested in joining? Learn more about the committee, and then contact Greta Allen, the Blueprint’s Policy Director.

Anyone is welcome to participate! As part of our commitment to equity, we offer simultaneous interpretation in Spanish, closed captioning, and compensation to those who participate outside of their regular job.

FEDERAL POLICY COMMITTEE

Meets every two weeks on Thursdays
3 - 4 p.m.
Zoom

Interested in joining? Learn more about the committee, and then contact Dayana Levya, the Blueprint’s Policy Manager.

Anyone is welcome to participate! As part of our commitment to equity, we offer simultaneous interpretation in Spanish, closed captioning, and compensation to those who participate outside of their regular job.