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A Leadership Transition at Metro Caring
On behalf of the Metro Caring Board of Directors, we express our deep gratitude for Erik and Teva’s extraordinary leadership and dedication to this community over the past nine years.
Metro Caring’s 2026 Legislative Agenda
Colorado’s state legislature is back in session, and Metro Caring’s directly impacted community leaders chose a slate of bills to support this year.
Metro Caring ramps up food distribution in response to SNAP interruption, thanks to community support
As over 600,000 Coloradans waited weeks to receive November’s SNAP benefits, we increased food distribution thanks to the outpouring of support from our community.
50 years of ending hunger. What’s taking so long?
After decades of food drives and community care, hunger persists. Metro Caring looks back on 50 years and forward to real solutions that change the system.
Partners carry urban agriculture work forward
Our urban agriculture initiatives will continue under the leadership of two long-time collaborators and trusted, community-rooted partners.
Transitioning our work for long-term sustainability
Like many organizations facing today’s economic uncertainty, Metro Caring is making difficult but necessary decisions to ensure we can sustain our mission for years to come.
The voices we need at the table
Our Community Organizing program trained and supported 12 community leaders in using their stories to create change in our new Voices at the Table program.
Testifying in support of diabetes prevention bill “lit a fire” in community leaders
Members of our Diabetes Among Friends class visited the State Capitol to testify in support of the Diabetes Prevention and Obesity Treatment Act.
Metro Caring welcomes food access and health equity leader as new chief operating officer
Lori Casillas joins Metro Caring to steward the organization’s growth and accelerate our mission to end hunger at its root.
Metro Caring’s 2025 Legislative Priorities
This legislative session, we could improve healthcare, SNAP benefits, and programs to reduce homelessness. All to end hunger at its root.
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.