Supporters of Propositions MM and LL declare victory

The measures also had the support of more than 100 nonprofit organizations, including farm and food groups. Lisa DeCamp, with Children’s Hospital Colorado and medical director of Resource Connect, said it’s a crucial time for children to be able to count on a nutritious meal at school, as families deal with inflation and reduced benefits. “We know affording food has been a hardship for low-income families in Colorado for a long time, and so the current issues with SNAP may exacerbate that.”