Nourish Colorado

Dear partners,    As Thanksgiving approaches—a time evoking mixed sentiments—we embrace the stillness and quiet moments as a chance to slow down, learn, and reflect. This week we re-examine our perspectives and practices around Thanksgiving and its complexities by delving into readings—here, here, and here—written on the origins of this day in this nation to deepen our understanding.     […]

Denver — U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) introduced the Farmers’ Market and Food Bank Local Revitalization Act to support local farmers and increase access to affordable and healthy food options for seniors, families, and young children. Companion legislation was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by U.S. Representatives

Español abajo Nourish Colorado’s Double Up Food Bucks Team needs you to declare your support for produce incentives and SNAP in the next farm bill. We have three ways for you to do this—via social media, by signing a letter to legislators, and by forwarding this email to others. 1. Via Social Media (let’s make produce incentives go

September XX, 2023 Dear Representatives DeGette, Neguse, Boebert, Buck, Lamborn, Crow, Pettersen, House Committee on Agriculture Member Caraveo and Senators Hickenlooper and Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Member Bennet: This collective group of Colorado Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) shoppers, retailers, farmers, nonprofit workers, volunteers, and community members connected throughout the food system