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Hunger Free Colorado

Colorado

Hunger Free Colorado, a nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating food insecurity in Colorado, has partnered with various healthcare providers to identify patients lacking access to affordable, nutritious food and connect them to needed resources. Participating providers routinely screen patients for signs of food insecurity and refer those screening positive to a Hunger Free Colorado food assistance navigator. Navigators further assesses patients' household needs, determine if they are eligible for food and nutrition benefit programs, help with enrollment and connect patients to local resources, such as food banks or congregate meal sites. They also provide "light case management" to ensure that patients' needs are ultimately met.
Partner Organizations	Hunger Free Colorado Kaiser Permanente Children’s Hospital Colorado Denver Health Others
Target Population	Individuals who are food insecure
Care Team	Referring physician, Hunger Free Colorado food assistance navigator
Timeframe	2011 - present
Results/ Studies	Case study by the Center for Health Care Strategies, Inc. (August 2018)
Funding	Public and private grants, corporate sponsorships, individual donations
Resources	Program website Webinar: Advancing Health Care and Community-Based Organization Partnerships to Address Social Determinants: Lessons from the Field (August 2018)