CO: Hunger/Food/Nutrition
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
CO families must sign up to get $120 per child for food through Summer EBT
Colorado families must sign up before the end of April to receive $120 per child to buy food through the new Summer EBT program approved by Congress…
Strawberries top Dirty Dozen list of produce packed with pesticides
Nonorganic fruits and vegetables are loaded with chemical pesticides, including fungicides which can harm male reproductive systems, according to the …
Nueva guía ayuda a agricultores locales y escuelas a servir comidas sanas
Colorado está trabajando para impulsar a las comunidades agrícolas del estado mediante la obtención de más alimentos frescos y nut…
New guidebook aims to help local farmers and schools serve healthy meals
Colorado is working to boost the state's agricultural communities by getting more fresh, nutritious foods into school cafeterias - and a new online …
Renaissance marks quarter century serving homeless, low-income kids
This month marks the 25th anniversary of the Renaissance Children's Center, which serves low-income families and those experiencing homelessness with …
Community-based services for older Coloradans at risk in Legislature
Advocates for people age 65 and older urged Colorado lawmakers to fully fund a program helping people remain in their homes and avoid placement in ass…
Healthy School Meals for All program faces $24 million budget gap
Colorado lawmakers are considering ways to address a projected $24 million funding shortfall in the Healthy School Meals for All program, and grants …
Health center development offers innovative model for affordable housing
A new development in Denver's Elyria-Swansea neighborhood that combines affordable housing, a healthcare provider, a pharmacy - and next, a grocery …
El desarrollo de centro de salud ofrece modelo innovador de vivienda asequible
Un nuevo desarrollo en el barrio Elyria-Swansea de Denver, que combina viviendas asequibles, un proveedor de atención médica, una farmacia …
25,000 familias de CO podrian perder acceso a atención médica y alimentaria
El Congreso se está quedando sin tiempo para financiar completamente un programa que proporciona apoyo alimentario y de salud a madres lactantes …
25,000 Colorado families could lose access to food and health assistance
Congress is running out of time to fully fund a program that provides food and health support for breastfeeding moms, and kids up to age five…
Report: Colorado 12th healthiest state in nation as chronic conditions rise
Colorado is the 12th healthiest state in the nation, according to the latest America's Health Rankings report. But the number of Coloradans dealing …