November 12, 2024

Like many of you, we’re reckoning with the recent election results – and reflecting on what this outcome may mean for our democracy, our communities, and our collective work, as well as those on our team and in our network. 

October 31, 2024

This November, let’s bring attention to the culture, history, traditions, and achievements of Indigenous peoples while also acknowledging the long-lasting impacts of colonialism and U.S. public policy on Tribes and nations.

October 30, 2024

I wanted to share what this past year has been like for me as lead for the Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger’s Connecting Food and Health Project.

October 29, 2024

The Governor’s Office, Colorado Department of Human Services, and Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger have come together to announce the distribution of $2,611,500 in funding from the State to 83 food pantries, along with the five Feeding Colorado food banks and their hunger-relief partners across the state.

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!

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. 

October 2, 2024

Join us on Monday, October 14, in recognizing Indigenous People’s Day instead of Columbus Day. Our Impact Director, Justice Onwordi, shares more about why we stand in solidarity with Indigenous peoples on this day and throughout the year.  

October 1, 2024

With its new framework and commitments, the Blueprint is being responsive to calls for clearer communication on how we center policy and advocacy work around specific priorities.

October 1, 2024

A few team members recently visited with Feeding Colorado to learn more about food bank operations across the state. Staff from several organizations, including the Blueprint, also met with U.S. Representative Yadira Caraveo in September.

September 23, 2024

At the Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger, we believe voting is fundamental to achieving meaningful change in food systems and beyond. It strengthens our collective voice, enabling us to demand policies that reflect our needs and values. 

Thank you to CommonSpirit Health and the Lloyd H. Dean Institute for recently honoring us with their Human Kindness and Health Justice Award! We were deeply honored to accept this accolade on behalf of our statewide network of partners who focus on food and health justice through the lens of equity, kindness, compassion, empathy, and trust.

September 20, 2024

National Hispanic Heritage Month is happening now through Tuesday, October 15. It’s a time to celebrate those who trace their roots to Central America, Mexico, South America, Spain, and the Spanish-speaking nations of the Caribbean.

September 5, 2024

Next month, the Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger will relaunch its advocacy academy and introduce two new spaces, where we’ll continue to challenge assumptions and co-create solutions while shifting power to communities.

August 22, 2024

Even with Colorado’s Healthy School Meals for All program, it’s still important for families to fill out their child’s school benefits form or application. Submission not only supports students and their families but also school funding and local communities. 

August 21, 2024

Congratulations to the public health departments of Adams, Arapahoe, and Larimer counties for receiving WIC Breastfeeding Awards of Excellence from the USDA during National Breastfeeding Month! Colorado WIC applauds their outstanding breastfeeding support and national recognition.

August 15, 2024

Colorado’s new Community Food Grants support all qualifying emergency food assistance providers with funding, specifically the procurement and distribution of healthy, culturally relevant foods in communities, while also championing local agriculture. The 2024 - 2025 funding application cycle is open only to food pantries.

August 8, 2024

The Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger continues to transition to its new organizational framework and structure. Dolores Ramirez, our Executive Director of Vision, shares new updates about the Blueprint’s transformation.

August 1, 2024

As the Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger continues to fully transition, we’ll sunset our Governing Council this September and establish a food sovereignty advisory board in October. The new Advisory Board of nine community representatives will play a pivotal role in ensuring all Blueprint efforts are deeply rooted in community initiatives and guided by the principles of food justice and sovereignty.