Every day, too many Coloradans wake up facing an unfair reality- barriers to accessing the food they need. Hunger Free Colorado is here to change that and “connect people to food resources to meet existing needs and drive policy, systems, and social change to end hunger”. The numbers speak volumes:
- 11% of Coloradans are struggling to access nutritious food
- 17% of households where children were not eating enough because food was unaffordable
- 680 is the average number of calls per week to their hotline
These aren’t just statistics—they’re stories of families and communities in need.
Supporting Colorado Communities
Hunger Free Colorado isn’t just talking about change—they’re making it happen. With a team of compassionate experts and community partners, they help people access:
- SNAP benefits (money for groceries)
- Healthy meals for kids, even during summer and school breaks
- Fresh, local food that nourishes families and communities
Imagine skipping meals to make sure your children are fed. Imagine having to choose between buying food or medication. These are the impossible choices that many families face every day.
Nutritious food is not a luxury- it’s a necessity.
Breaking Barriers, Building Access
Hunger Free Colorado envisions a future where every Coloradan has access to nutritious, culturally relevant food. They know that to get there, we must:
- Listen to and empower communities most affected by hunger
- Transform policies and systems to strengthen SNAP, school meals, and local food networks
- Ensure livable incomes for all
- Dismantle racist barriers that block food access for immigrants and communities of color
This is more than a fight against hunger… it’s a fight for access for all.
What is SNAP?
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) is the largest federal nutrition assistance program in the US, helping low-income people buy the food they need for a healthy life.
Do you qualify for SNAP? Visit Getting SNAP | Hunger Free Colorado to check your eligibility and download applications in English, Spanish, or large print.
Call the Food Resource Hotline for help
This statewide, toll-free hotline is available in 150 languages and keeps your information confidential. It can help with:
- Navigating federal and charitable food programs
- Screening for all federal nutrition assistance programs
- Assistance with SNAP applications
- Referrals based on the caller’s needs
Receive in-person Assistance
Need help submitting a SNAP application? Want to talk to someone about food access and get connected to resources?
Hunger Free Colorado will be at our upcoming child nutrition event, Healthy Beginnings, Bright Futures:
September 6th, 2025 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 18 Inverness Pl E, Englewood, CO, 80112
