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48CBDBB34A0497B287258B9C005B405F Hearing Summary

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For PRESENTATION ON HEALTHY SCHOOL MEALS FOR ALL

JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON WATER RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE REVIEW COMMITTEE
Date Sep 18, 2024
Location Old State Library

Presentation on Healthy School Meals for All - Committee Discussion Only


	10:36:43 AM	Nancy Diaz, Lamar Unidos, introduced herself and her presentation. She provided her testimony in Spanish, and an English translation was provided to the committee. She spoke about the positive impact of healthy school meals on childhood development, local economies, and public health.
	10:43:33 AM	Anya Rose, Hunger Free Colorado, introduced her presentation and gave an overview of the Healthy School Meals for All (HSMA) program. She spoke about agricultural opportunities, supporting future funding, and the local food purchasing pilot.
	10:49:15 AM	Jessica Wright, Nourish Colorado, introduced her presentation and showed a video to the committee. She spoke about legislation passed in 2019 to support schools in purchasing local foods and a ballot measure that extended funding for the HSMA program. She told the committee about the economic successes of the program and the value it provides to local communities.
	10:57:27 AM	Tyler Garrett, Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, introduced his presentation. He told the committee about the local food procurement grant program and the impacts on Colorado agricultural producers. He discussed ongoing efforts to find funding to keep the grant program going.
	11:02:38 AM	Karla Cardoza, Brujila Comunitaria, introduced herself and her presentation. She gave her presentation in Spanish and a handout was provided to the committee with the English translation. She spoke about collaboration between local farmers and communities, the need for fresh healthy school meals, and the benefits of purchasing local foods.
	11:05:37 AM	The panelists responded to questions regarding milk and dairy products as part of the program, state funding for the continuation of the local food purchasing program, and the schools participating in local purchasing programs.