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Mesa County Blueprint to End Hunger
Mesa County has a plan to end hunger! Inspired by the Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger , Mesa County developed its own Mesa County Blueprint to End Hunger, thanks to funding from the Colorado Health Foundation and great engagement from the Mesa County Hunger Alliance.
Cuts to SNAP would impact families and hunger relief organizations
Mesa County Public Health reported that, in 2023, just over 10% of Mesa County residents were enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), one [...]
The Hunger Gap
Western Slope food insecurity grew 17% since 2019. With grocery prices and the economy dominating conversations over the past few years, it may not be a [...]
Hunger Alliance leaders recognized
Mesa County Public Health honored community leaders, including Alisha Wenger of the Community Food Bank and Stephania Vasconez of Mutual Aid Partners, who are part [...]
Mesa County’s goals to reduce food insecurity are closely aligned with the five goals of the Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger while building on local needs, strengths, and opportunities of organizational partners in Mesa County. This is a local action plan to address hunger in our community. Like all communities, Mesa County has unique assets that have been incorporated and built on in developing our own local action plan.
