Tag: food insecurity
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Colorado Springs-area school district opens free grocery store for students, families facing food insecurity
In an effort to combat hunger and food insecurity, Widefield School District 3 is now providing healthy options for its students and families most in need. Partnering with the nonprofit Goodr and the Colorado Community Health Alliance, D-3 announced the opening of a new free grocery store for eligible D-3 families. “We’re excited to provide…
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Colorado Summer EBT program rolls out following delays
Following some initial delays, needy Colorado families will have more funds to feed their kids while school’s out. The Colorado Department on Human Services announced Thursday the rollout of the new Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT) program. Similar to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Summer EBT is funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
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Atlas Prep School pantry still bringing food to community, opportunities to students
Atlas Preparatory school’s approach to instruction is built upon three pillars: education, character and community. For more than 10 years now, the charter school’s guiding pillars, through its students, have been exemplified through its food pantry program. The pantry, located at the Atlas Middle School in southeastern Colorado Springs, is open every Friday to community…
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NEWS | Care and Share Food Bank
Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado has been rescuing food locally and getting it to struggling individuals and families for almost 50 years. Take a look at their process of procuring food for the hungry. (Video by Katie Klann)
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NEWS | Food Bank of the Rockies
When the pandemic landed full force in Colorado in March, the Food Bank of Rockies faced the double blow of losing almost all its volunteers and trying to meet demand that was already starting to spike. Despite the increase in demand, the food bank has delivered, increasing their space and creating new shifts for volunteers.…