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. […]
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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
Dear Partners, It seems as if “transition” is the name of our game here at Nourish—ever-changing, growing, and moving…literally! In this newsletter, you will meet new staff, learn about some exciting new programs and partnerships (like SNAP-Ed!), read about a flurry of farm bill advocacy activity, discover position openings—and much more.We have moved out of
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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
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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
By Caitlin Stuart, Nourish Colorado Community Engagement and Navigator Manager and Member of the Nourish Colorado SoPL team Our team, Nourish Colorado, joined HEAL’s School of Political Leadership (SoPL) as four women from vastly different backgrounds passionate about food justice and access on the Healthy Food Incentives team at our work, also called Nourish Colorado. As a
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Welcome to the season of rebirth and the springing up of new life! Once again, we are so blessed to be entering a new season alongside all of you, our partners! We know many of you are entering a very busy season – planting, opening up seasonal markets, and entering into contracts with farmers who
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The Food Accessibility bill, HB23-1008, is one of the many exciting food system policy endeavors introduced in the 2023 Colorado State Legislative Session. This bill, introduced by Representative Mike Weissman and Senator Rhonda Fields, is based on enhancing and supporting the Community Food Access Program created last legislative session in HB22-1380, the Critical Services for
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Welcome to Winter, partners and friends! We hope that every one of you will be able to take a break and find some moments of tranquility over the coming weeks. Looking back on 2022, we are filled with joy, awe, and a bit of exhaustion, but so much gratitude to be able to do what we do
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There were many wins for food systems in 2022, and some changes in our state and federal government that will impact our work moving forward. For an overview of 2022 November state and federal election results please read this summary from our lobbyists. Please note that since this was published, a mandatory recount confirmed Lauren
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