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Metro Caring’s 2024 Ballot Guide
At Metro Caring, we work to end hunger at its root, which includes addressing local and state policies that impact all of our lives. Voting is a powerful way to make change in your community.
High schooler makes a splash for Metro Caring
East High junior Sophia Swanson turned her passion for swimming into a community fundraiser for Metro Caring.
Where to find Metro Caring’s community at farmers markets
As the summer heat bakes the Mile High City, it’s the perfect time to discover where to find Metro Caring partners and entrepreneurs at farmers markets this year.
Urban agriculture program grows to meet community and environmental needs
Updated spaces, classes, and initiatives provide new value to the community and increase the program’s need for volunteers.
CU grad students map Front Range food system in steps towards Universal Basic Food pilot
New research strengthens our understanding of the local food system and supports Metro Caring’s vision for a Universal Basic Food program.
Where does Metro Caring’s local food come from?
Meet the farmers and ranchers hard at work to bring fresh, healthy, Colorado food to our community.
Community leaders determine five key issues for 2024 legislative focus
“Participating in the legislative session is our chance to take action on the root causes of hunger,” says Brizai Gomez Cortes.
The Case for Universal Basic Food
Moving toward a system that guarantees access to nutrient-dense food would nourish health, justice and community.
Emergency bags paused to improve reliability and access to Fresh Foods Market
Metro Caring will be focusing greater attention on the root causes of increased food insecurity
Metro Caring Introduces First Arabic Diabetes Management Program to Colorado
Community leader Sara Hamid combines her culture and dietetic expertise to expand our Diabetes Self-Management Program.
Empowering a Dream | A Letter from Community
A chemist and biologist, Elizabeth’s dream to start her own business became a reality in our Mastermind Circle.
2023 Hungry for Change Awardee provides sustainably, equitably sourced foods
East Denver Food Hub ensures that local, fresh, and nutritious food makes its way to our community in a sustainable and equitable way.
Exploring Food as Medicine: Girls Inc. interns collaborate with Food Access program
Girls Inc. interns collaborated with our Food Access program to explore the health benefits of consuming local produce.
Metro Caring pilots 4-day workweek to invest in employee well-being and expand evening hours
To foster creative and innovative solutions to these systemic root causes and support our staff’s well-being, we are launching a shorter workweek pilot.
KGNU’s On the HEAL Tip: Food Justice & Universal Basic Food
Metro Caring’s Manager of Strategic Initiatives Emily Settlecowski spoke to Beverly Grant, host of KGNU’s On the HEAL Tip, about food justice systems work and Universal Basic Food.