National and Local Resources

National

• CDC-
  • Healthy weight and growth– addresses healthy habits (eating, physical activity, weight management) and how to help and support our children as they grow
  • Preventing Childhood Obesity: 6 Things Families Can Do
• US Dept of Agriculture (USDA)-
  • Nutrition research, policies, and programs
  • Food assistance programs (WIC and SNAP)
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)– Addresses nutrition, labeling, supplements, etc.
• My Plate
• Dietary guidelines for Americans (DGA)
• American Heart Association– Learn the basics of good nutrition and making healthy food and drink choices.

Local

• Government agencies-
  • CO Dept of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
    • Nutrition Services for the public
    • Colorado Nutrition Portal (CNP)– Designed to help you complete annual program applications, submit reimbursement claims for meals served, view historical and current program data, view and submit Administrative Review information, and submit reporting requirements, among other things.
    • Healthy eating and active living– Resource page with other services listed for the public throughout CO
      • The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)  
      • Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
      • Farm to Child
      • Breastfeeding
      • Healthy food environments
      • Healthy schools
      • Colorado Healthy Hospital Compact
    • Healthy School Meals for All Program
  • Hunger free Colorado– SNAP services and food resources
  • 211 Colorado- 211 is a confidential and multilingual service connecting people to vital resources across the state. No matter where you live in Colorado, you can find information about resources in your local community.
• Local agencies and programs
  • El Paso County Public Health Office (EPCPH)- WIC program
  • El Paso County Department of Human Services- Provides access to protective services and assistance programs provided by local, state, and federal governments
  • Pikes Peak United Way– connecting youth and their families to resources to ensure access to fundamental needs of food, shelter and learning resources for all.
    • Care & Share Sunny Side Market– Free food pantry for the public in Fountain, Pueblo, and Colorado Springs. Enroll online prior to shopping by appointment*.
    • Care and Share Food Bank– Click on the “Find Food” tab to find the closest food bank in your community
    • Silver Key Senior Services-
      • Connections Cafe– discounted lunch service at local eligible diners for seniors; reservations are required*
      • Food Pantry- Open for eligible seniors Monday – Friday from 9am – 4pm. Need to enroll into program to receive services
      • Meals on Wheels– meals are delivered weekly to low income seniors. Need to enroll into program to receive services
    • Food to Power– provides food access, education, and production to the public
      • Hillside Hub– no cost grocery market
        1090 S Institute St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, Tuesdays 12:00PM-2:00PM
      • Other programs include food recovery and compost collection services
• Other no cost grocery markets
  • Solid Rock At Mission Trace
    • 3219 S. Academy Boulevard Colorado Springs, CO 80916
    • Tuesday 2:00PM-6:00PM & Drive up every 2nd Friday 4:00PM-6:00PM
  • Westside Community Center
    • Wednesdays 1:00PM-3:00PM
  • Meadows Park Community Center
    • Contact Rachel@foodtopowerco.org
  • Greccio Housing – Plaza on Platte location
    • Residents only
  • Highland Mobile Home Park’s “¡Amor a la Comunidad!” Program
    • Residents only
  • Sleepy Valley Mobile Home Park
    • Residents only