November 2017

Fuel Successful Learning | Give to LiveWell’s School Food Initiative

About LiveWell, Healthy Schools, Partnerships, School Food Initiative / By Amber Clemetson

Dear LiveWell Supporter, Colorado children spend half their waking hours and consume up to 50 percent of their calories at school. For low-income students, the percentage is even higher. That’s why our School Food Initiative works to ensure Colorado kids get great tasting, nutritious meals in school. We are so proud to partner with amazing professionals like …

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Double Up Food Bucks Colorado Report

Double Up Food Bucks / By Amber Clemetson

The year one (2016) Double Up Food Bucks evaluation report is now available This report highlights primary outcomes for Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) customers as well as participating farmers. Read about the community impact of DUFB and share the report with anyone who might be interested. Click here or on the image below to …

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Double Up Food Bucks | Community Food Advocates

Double Up Food Bucks, Press Releases / By Amber Clemetson

New Program Enlists SNAP Recipients & Other Community Members in Increasing Access to Healthy Foods Individuals who participate in SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program) are now helping others gain access to healthy food. This is occurring through the Community Food Advocate program, which was launched as a pilot this past summer by LiveWell Colorado. The …

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Why the Farm Bill Matters to You

Advocacy, Farm to School, Food Systems, Healthy Food Access, Policy / By Amber Clemetson

The Trillion Dollar Bill You’ve Never Heard About: Why the Farm Bill Matters to You Editor’s Note: This is part of an ongoing series on the Farm Bill and related federal agricultural and food access policy. To stay up to date and make your voice heard in Washington, sign up for our action alerts. The …

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November Policy Digest

Advocacy, Farm to School, Healthy Food Access, Healthy Kids, Policy / By Amber Clemetson

November Policy Digest Update on LiveWell Policy Tour The policy team has been out and about throughout the state gathering feedback from community members to help shape our 2018 policy agenda. We held meetings in Denver, Sterling, Fort Morgan, Alamosa, and Cortez and are headed to Garfield County at the end of the month. The …

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Fuel Successful Learning | Give to LiveWell’s School Food Initiative

Double Up Food Bucks Colorado Report

Double Up Food Bucks | Community Food Advocates

Why the Farm Bill Matters to You

November Policy Digest