JUNE 2015
 
Graciela's story: "Food stamps make me feel as if I will survive"

   

When Graciela walked on to Your Neighborhood Food Truck last month, nothing about her family's future seemed certain, a feeling she had experienced before.

 

She shared, "My worry, every day, was would there be enough food in the house to eat the next day?"  


Read the rest of Graciela's story on our blog and how food stamps now help provide her family with the fuel needed to survive and thrive.

 
Free, healthy meals for kids and teens all summer

  

Many families have to stretch their food budgets further during summer break, but thanks to a statewide collaboration, there are free, healthy summer meals available to Colorado kids and teens at fun, safe sites.

 

More than 530 community sites across the state -- from churches and schools to libraries and recreation centers -- offer breakfast, lunches and/or snacks at no cost to those 18 years old and younger. The Summer Food Service Program, funded by the USDA, fills the nutritional gap during the summer months when so many Colorado kids lose access to school meals.

 

Spread the word! Colorado families can find nearby summer food sites by calling the statewide, bilingual Hunger Free Hotline toll-free at (855) 855-4626 or by using the interactive map at KidsFoodFinder.org

 
Other News & Events
Hunger Through My Lens Participant Shares Story   

One of the Hunger Through My Lens participants recently shared her personal experience with poverty and hunger on TalkPoverty.org. The post went viral, receiving national pick-up by BillMoyers.com and other online news outlets, as well as generating thousands of likes, shares and comments via social media. 

 

Hunger Through My Lens is a Colorado-based photovoice project, facilitated by Hunger Free Colorado, that provides a platform for real-life experts to share their stories and the impacts of hunger on their lives and communities.

 

Save the Date: Hungry for Change Summit, Sept. 29

  

Mark your calendar for the Hungry for Change Summit 2015! The fifth annual convening, hosted by Hunger Free Colorado and presented by Western Dairy Association, will be held on Sept. 29 in Denver, featuring nationally-renowned expert and author Joel Berg as our keynote speaker.

The Summit unites nonprofit organizations, educators, faith community leaders, government representatives, foundation and corporate leadership, and community members for a full day of cross-sector learning. More details coming soon!

  

Raising Awareness & Action

 

Read and share our executive director's guest commentary in The Denver Post about a vital component that's missing from the letter sent to the Governor by 80 state legislators, as well as the related news stories.  

 

A Hunger Through My Lens participant's story about life amidst poverty went viral, resulting in coverage by BillMoyers.com and other online news outlets, as well as thousands of comments and shares via social media.  

 

La Prensa de Colorado shared how Your Neighborhood Food Truck celebrates two years. The mobile service has connected 1,240-plus people to food resources since May 2013. 

 

Kids' Club Expands, Continues to Fundraise and Educate     

 

The Prairie Crossing Kids' Club, a school chapter of the self-organized philanthropy group from Parker, recently hosted a "Dishing Up Change" fundraiser at their elementary school. The carnival-style event, held May 6, drew nearly 100 people and raised $830 to support our mission. View photos and read more about it.

  

The Parker Kids' Club also recently hosted a garage sale and food stand, which raised $284.

Combined, their fundraising activities during the month of May brought in a total of $1,114.       

 

Thanks to the 20-plus Kids' Club members for their ongoing support!

 
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Our statewide, bilingual hotline connects Coloradans to food resources in just one confidential call. Share the Hunger Free Hotline with others who may be in need of food assistance or groups that provide services to their community.  

Supporting a Hunger-free Colorado
 

Thanks to the Congdon Family Fund for their generous contribution! Their support helps us continue our innovative work to ensure no Coloradan goes hungry.

  

Hunger Free Colorado, a statewide nonprofit organization launched in 2009, connects
families and individuals to food resources and fuels change in systems,
policies and social views, so no Coloradan goes hungry.