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Tasty Food Expands Meal Services to Support Denver Youth During SNAP Benefit Interruption
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DENVER, CO —In light of the heightened humanitarian need among Denver’s youth following the temporary halt of SNAP benefits for November, the City and County of Denver’s Tasty Food program is expanding meal services to ensure young people continue to have access to nutritious food. Beginning Saturday, November 1, 2025, Tasty Food will offer FREE, wholesome lunches every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 14 participating recreation centers across Denver. This special weekend service will run through January 3, 2026, and is open to all youth ages 3–18. No ID or registration is required.
This expansion is in addition to Tasty Food’s regular after-school meal program, which provides cost-free, nutritious suppers to youth Monday through Friday throughout the 2025–2026 school year.
“Tasty Food is exceedingly grateful for its partnership with Denver Parks and Recreation and their willingness to go above and beyond to serve Denver’s youth during these challenging times,” said Andrea Garcia, Tasty Food Program Administrator. “Our hope is that the cost-free and wholesome meals available at these recreation centers will help ease some of the financial burden so many families are facing.”
Families can find up-to-date information and meal site locations at Denvergov.org/TastyFood.
About Tasty Food Tasty Food is a federally funded meal program, offering free meals and snacks to youth year-round, through partnerships with recreation centers, community-based organizations, and more. All Tasty Food partner sites are located within the City & County of Denver. Since launching in 2012, Tasty Food has been committed to nourishing Denver’s youth, ages 3 – 18 years, with fresh, nutritious food. With 20+ partner sites, Tasty Food helps bridge the gap between families and healthy meals while promoting wellness across the city. About the Office of Children’s Affairs Since 1995, the Denver Office of Children’s Affairs (OCA) has worked to help young people thrive by coordinating services, fostering partnerships, and supporting children and youth from prenatal care through age 24. OCA ensures the safety, well-being, and success of Denver’s children through advocacy, funding, and community collaboration. Learn more at Denvergov.org/ChildrensAffairs |