Rooted in compassion for the hungry, we believe that every Coloradan in need should have equitable access to fresh nutritious vegetables. With your generosity, we can grow and give away tens of thousands of pounds annually. In the 29 years of farming, Colorado Farm to Table has donated 2.8 million pounds of produce to the hungry. We're making a difference in Colorado's food insecurity problem, but we need your help to do more.
The Colorado Hunger Problem
The stark reality:
- 1 in 8 Coloradans face food insecurity -- that's more than 660,000 people.
- 1 in 7 Colorado children experience hunger -- 180,000+ kids.
- Every Colorado county has families struggling to afford food.
- Middle-income families struggle, too: 22% earning $60-90K can't afford enough food.
When children don't eat, they can't learn:
- Hungry children score lower on math and reading tests.
- Food-insecure students are twice as likely to repeat a grade.
- Proper nutrition can increase IQ by up to 18 points.
- Well-fed children have 31% better attenance rates.