HUNGER FACTS

THE NUMBERS

Hunger Statistics

Hunger exists in every corner of Colorado, and it affects people from all walks of life. To learn more about hunger in your community from Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap resource, click here

  • In 2022, 11.5% of Coloradans were food insecure. That’s 1 in 9 Coloradans.
  • In 2022, 14.2% of Coloradan children were food insecure.
  • Hundreds of thousands of children and families living in Colorado face hunger and food insecurity every day.
  • Every county in our state is home to families who face hunger, including rural and suburban communities.
  • Many households that experience food insecurity do not qualify for federal nutrition programs and need to rely on their local Feeding Colorado food banks and network of partner agencies for support.

LAST YEAR...

13 Million

Coloradans served by our network

126 MILLION

pounds of food distributed throughout Colorado

$24 Million

Dollars spent on food purchasing

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