POLICY COMMITEES
A key strategy of the Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger is to advance legislative efforts at both the state and federal levels to support the Blueprint’s goals and advance its mission. There are currently two committees, one dedicated to state policy and the other focused on federal policy. (Learn more about our policy and advocacy work, including the different ways you can engage.)
Both committees are open for anyone to join — no policy experience or expertise is required to participate! We welcome participation from a diverse array of collaborators, so there’s increased advocacy power to address hunger, increase fair food access, advance food justice, and move towards community-owned food systems.
While supported by the Blueprint’s program office, both committees are collectively led by their members with a semi-formalized structure. Their work is amplified through the Blueprint network and our partners to inform decision-making at the organizational, local, and state levels so they are as inclusive and impactful as possible.
What to Expect
Committee Goals: Create, execute, and manage a state anti-hunger policy platform that advocates for sustainable, equitable, and effective food and farm systems in Colorado; effectively organize state anti-hunger advocacy efforts at the federal level
Committee Values: An inclusive and accessible committee that’s centered on equity and the priorities of communities and individuals impacted by hunger
Meeting Goals: Collectively provide updates on state and federal legislative and rule-making items, as well as create space for partner sharing and requests
Decision-making: The above value is the foundation for any decision-making and dialogue occurring within the group. When partners request Blueprint engagement on legislative and rule-making priorities, group members are afforded one vote per organization to direct the Blueprint’s priorities and level of support.
Interested in joining? Please contact the Blueprint’s staff liaison (listed below) to learn more and get added to the member list for calendar invitations. All new committee members must schedule an orientation before officially joining.
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. (Please contact us if you have other accessibility requests to fully participate.)
STATE POLICY COMMITTEE
Meets every two weeks on Tuesdays from 12 - 1 p.m. via Zoom
Next meeting:
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Agenda coming soon!
Most recent meeting notes & recordings (2025):
April 15, April 1, March 4, February 4, January 21, January 7
Staff liaision:
Dolores Ramirez, Executive Director of Community
FEDERAL POLICY COMMITTEE
Meets every two weeks on Thursdays from 3 - 4 p.m. via Zoom
Next meeting:
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Agenda coming soon!
Most recent notes & recordings (2025):
April 10, March 13, February 27, January 30
Staff liaison:
Dayana Leyva, Policy Manager