The Urgency of Now

The Pressing Issue of Food Insecurity

A silent hunger struggle persists—1 in 3 Coloradans face food insecurity, a number shockingly unchanged since 2021. And with 300 migrants arriving in Denver every day and food prices rising, food insecurity is exacerbated. Low-income residents and communities of color are hardest hit, such as our neighbors in Globevile, Elyria, and Swansea. At The GrowHaus, we're not just witnessing this challenge, but we are also partnering with the communities we serve, and we are taking bold action against it. 

The challenge of access to healthy food leads to poor health outcomes, such as higher rates of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Most consequential, children in Globeville have a life expectancy of 11 years less than more affluent children only a few doors down. 

Expanding Food Access to Meet the Growing Need

Originally serving Globeville, Elyria, and Swansea, The GrowHaus has expanded its food access program to reach Denver's diverse communities that experience food insecurity via strategic partnerships with Denver Public Libraries and Boys and Girls Club. Now reaching over 5,000 community members weekly, The GrowHaus has delivered 2.6 million meals since 2020! Looking into 2024, The GrowHaus is launching a partnership with Archway Communities and the City of Denver to provide seniors with fresh food access.

Disrupting the Root Causes of Food Insecurity 

 Understanding the complexities of food justice, The GrowHaus works to address the root causes of food insecurity by providing economic opportunities, leadership development, and food education programs.

Education programs support youth, adults, and families in building healthy habits through nutrition, cooking classes, Zumba classes, and home visits that build community connections. Community members get the tools they need to thrive in all aspects of their lives.

By hiring and training members of the communities served to lead programming, The GrowHaus is creating career pathways and opportunities for building wealth. 88% of our team members are from the communities we serve, and 40% have grown into leadership positions.

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Featured Stories

Food Insecurity is Persistant - So is Our Will to Fight It

By executive director Giselle Díaz Campagna

Colorado is confronting the stark reality of relentless hunger, a crisis that leaves people of color twice as likely to experience food insecurity. At The GrowHaus, we remain deeply committed to working alongside those we serve to cultivate sustainable and transformative change. From management to food access associates, many of our team members are community members who learned about The GrowHaus job opportunities via our community programs or our no-cost food boxes. Over 88% of our team is from the communities served, and over 40% have grown into leadership roles.

An Inner Source of Strength

By Angelo Gallo, Assistant Food Access Manager

My name is Angelo Gallo, and my story is not just about professional growth but also about personal transformation. My journey with food access is colored by memories from my home country, Venezuela. I witnessed families receiving food boxes with expired and substandard items. I've seen people in desperate situations with no choice but to eat expired food. My memories from Venezuela are my inspiration.

A Familiar Face

By Tania Gonzalez, Apprentice Promotora

I’m Tania, and I’ve been a resident of Globeville for 17 years. Eight months ago, when I became an Apprentice Promotora, I saw it as a chance to give back and connect with my neighbors on a deeper level. I wanted to be that familiar face that could offer my community resources they didn't even know existed. It's crucial for community members to be familiar with the individuals providing assistance. The impact is different when the support comes from someone you know and trust, and that's what makes my job genuinely fulfilling.