SNAP-Ed was the nutrition education and obesity prevention arm of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Colorado’s food assistance program. While the program has now sunset, we are committed to ensuring that the valuable resources and tools developed through Colorado SNAP-Ed remain available to the public. SNAP-Ed worked to teach Coloradans how to purchase and prepare healthy foods on a budget, motivate people to increase their physical activity, introduce children to fruits and vegetables through nutrition classes, school gardens, and healthier school lunchrooms, and make positive, healthy changes in the environments where families live. These resources continue to support Colorado families and individuals in living healthier lives.
Families across Colorado are getting healthy their own way with our Eat Better Together campaign. Check out the tips below from the Eat Better Together website to learn how to make nutritious meals on a budget and discover tasty new ways to serve fruits and veggies.
Looking for new foods you and your family will love? The Eat Better Together recipe finder isn't just fun to use — it can also help you find healthy meals that match your favorite flavors, whether you like spicy, sweet or savory foods.
Looking for ways to make mealtime easier and more budget-friendly? Check out the Eat Better Together website for tips on planning meals, making shopping lists and choosing ingredients that help your family eat well while reducing food waste.
This community resource list highlights existing nutrition education programs and support services available across Colorado for both community members and partners. While SNAP-Ed has sunset, we’ll continue to update the list regularly to help individuals, families and organizations access the resources and tools they need to support healthy eating. If you know of anything that’s missing, please email us at cdhs_snap_outreacheducation@state.co.us.
Nutrition and Food Skills Education Resources
School and Community Wellness Programs (SCWP) promote healthy eating and physical activity to SNAP-Ed eligible residents in Colorado. The University of Colorado-Denver remains committed to making curricula available for community partners to continue to implement their programs.
SNAP-Ed partners with several statewide nutrition education organizations. Visit their websites to learn more about them and find more nutrition education resources. Longtime partners include:
Colorado’s SNAP-Ed program works with its partner organizations to help boost nutrition education and healthy food access at the local level. The following snapshots are among some of our favorite success stories.
Colorado’s SNAP-Ed program joined forces with Cooking Matters to provide nutrition education at Metro State University (MSU), aiming to combat food insecurity among students. In 2021, Cooking Matters collaborated with the university to enhance food skills education and promote the on-campus food pantry, which expanded to a 1,000-square-foot facility named Rowdy’s Corner in 2022. This pantry operates like a small grocery store, offering fresh produce and refrigerated items.
Cooking Matters holds recipe demonstrations at Rowdy’s Corner, teaching students to prepare healthy meals using pantry ingredients. Students receive take-home recipes and frameworks for creating meals with available ingredients.
These sessions, which educate up to 50 students at a time, also provide a hot meal and opportunities for students to ask questions.
SNAP-Ed teamed up with Text2LiveHealthy, a text message program that delivers nutrition and physical activity education to eligible communities. Participants receive messages with recipes, tips and resources to help them eat more fruits and vegetables, reduce sugar-sweetened beverage intake, and embrace physical activity. Messages also connect them to local events and resources.
We also adapted Text2LiveHealthy for English-speaking refugees through a partnership with iNOW. Community navigators from seven refugee groups helped tailor the messages to reflect dietary restrictions, cultural preferences and language skills. Since its 2021 launch, 425 refugees joined. And only 10% opted out. Evaluations showed improvements in fruit and vegetable intake (82.8%), reduced sugary drink consumption (81.3%) and increased physical activity (100%).
SNAP-Ed worked with Cooking Matters and the School Wellness Program to help local corner stores like El Tepetate increase healthier offerings. The owners of El Tepetate, a cornerstone of Denver’s Latino community for more than 25 years, sought to educate customers on the nutritional value of fruits and vegetables. SWP and Cooking Matters provided Nutrition Nuggets — point-of-purchase information signs with nutritional facts and recipes — and recipe cards to enhance customer knowledge. The store owners displayed these materials throughout the year, resulting in increased interest in buying fruits and vegetables. They adapted their offerings based on seasonal produce and community feedback, even adding a three-bin sink to sell peeled and cut fruit.
The partnership plans to expand strategies and continue providing Nutrition Nuggets, fostering a lasting relationship with the community to promote healthy eating.
SNAP-Ed teaches programming that has been proven to make a difference. Each year we reach thousands of adults and youth by teaching lessons that empower people to make healthy changes.
During FFY25, SNAP-Ed partnered with the School & Community Wellness Program (SCWP) and Nourish Colorado to deliver direct nutrition education to eligible Coloradans. The classes embraced a fun and engaging approach that offered participants with resources to help keep their families healthy. This map shows the Colorado counties where each SNAP-Ed partner held classes in FFY25. (Pro tip: Click on the following maps to download PDF versions.)
View a text description of the Colorado SNAP-Ed partner coverage map.
View a text description of the Colorado SNAP-Ed T2LH coverage map.
View a text description of the SNAP-Ed partner + T2LH coverage map.
2024 Multi-State Impact Report
2024 Cross-Regional SNAP-Ed Report
2023 Cross-Regional SNAP-Ed Report
2022 Cross-Regional SNAP-Ed Report
When does the program officially end?
The Colorado SNAP-Ed program officially concludes on Sept. 30, 2026.
Why is SNAP-Ed ending?
The Colorado SNAP-Ed program is ending due to changes in federal funding authorized by Congress with the passing of HR1. As a result, SNAP-Ed funding will no longer be available to support program activities after Sept. 30, 2026. We are grateful for the many years of partnership and the lasting impact the program has had on communities across Colorado.
What services are ending?
Beginning Oct. 1, 2026, Colorado SNAP-Ed will no longer provide nutrition education programming, technical assistance, community outreach, or funding for SNAP-Ed initiatives. All activities previously supported through SNAP-Ed will conclude.
Will the SNAP-Ed webpage continue to exist?
Yes, the Colorado SNAP-Ed webpage will live on as a public resource.
Can I still use the resources on this webpage?
Yes, all publicly available recipes, nutrition education materials, and other resources will remain accessible for anyone to use. Please be aware that all materials will not longer be updated after Sept. 30, 2026.
Who can I contact with questions?
If you have questions about the conclusion of the Colorado SNAP-Ed program, please contact
cdhs_snap_outreacheducation@state.co.us
Email our program staff at cdhs_snap_outreacheducation@state.co.us.
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