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.

Interested in joining one of our policy committees?

Anyone is welcome to participate! 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.)

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STATE POLICY COMMITTEE

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

Next meeting:
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Agenda coming soon!

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Committee Staff Liaison: Greta Allen, Policy Director

Committee Goal: To create, execute, and manage a state anti-hunger policy platform that advocates for sustainable, equitable, and effective food and farm systems in Colorado

Committee Value: 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 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.

Key Updates:

Most recent meeting notes & recordings: February 4, January 21, January 7
State legislative session: View our policy tracker to stay informed on the committee’s priorities for 2025.
Advocating for Restaurant Meals Program: Legislation to move Colorado one step closer to a Restaurant Meals Program is being considered by state lawmakers. Senate Bill 2025-169, “Restaurant Meals Program” is sponsored by Sen. Iman Jodeh, Sen. Rod Pelton, and and Rep. Yara Zokaie.
Support access to medical nutrition therapy for Medicaid: The Blueprint, in efforts to support connecting food and health in Colorado, recognizes the important role that registered dietitians play in preventing and treating disease and supporting access to healthy food. House Bill 2025-1220 seeks to provide licensure for dietitians in the state while increasing access for Coloradans on Medicaid. Learn more and take action.

FEDERAL POLICY COMMITTEE

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

Next meeting:
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Agenda

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Committee Staff Liaison: Dayana Leyva, Policy Manager

Committee Goal: Effectively organize state anti-hunger advocacy efforts at the federal level