Denver healthy food programs for children

Latest reporting

1. Denver survey finds 35% of adults cut or skipped meals over food costs

   A city survey found 35% of adult respondents cut or skipped meals because they lacked money for food. Meanwhile, Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids has invested more than $100 million and faces a 2028 tax-sunset decision.

2. Denver council committee to consider $686,352 Head Start health contract

   The proposed agreement would use Head Start funds to continue Denver Health medical, dental and mental-health services for Denver Great Kids Head Start children and families citywide.