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2026
Anti-Hunger Ballot Guide
Hunger is intersectional, and the policies on our ballots affect far more than what ends up on our plates. From the cost of groceries to access to health care, education, and child care, we need policies that address the root causes of hunger and give every Coloradan the resources to thrive.
NO on Amendment 81
One of the most important measures on the ballot is Amendment 81, and we urge Coloradans to vote NO. Amendment 81 would mandate that local law enforcement work with federal immigration authorities, including ICE, increasing fear in immigrant communities and mixed-status families. That fear can prevent families from accessing food assistance and other critical resources, while immigration enforcement can cause lost income, trauma, and exploitation of workers across our food system—from agriculture and food production to food service. Immigrant justice is food justice, and our communities are strongest when everyone feels safe accessing the support they need.
NO on Amendment 82
A just and sustainable food system depends on clean air, clean water, and healthy ecosystems. Amendment 82 would give the natural gas industry unprecedented constitutional protections that could undermine environmental safeguards, threaten public health, and drive up energy costs for Colorado families. We can’t build a sustainable food future while putting our environment and families’ economic security at risk.
NO on Amendment 83
Protecting Colorado’s wildlife and natural ecosystems is essential to building a sustainable food system for generations to come. While hunting and fishing are part of Colorado’s heritage, Amendment 83 could make wildlife protections harder to enact and more expensive to defend, undermining our ability to respond to evolving conservation needs. Protecting our ability to hunt, fish, and nourish future generations requires flexible, science-based stewardship that keeps our ecosystems healthy.
NO on Amendment 84
Amendment 84 would require voters to write the last four digits of their Social Security number, Colorado driver’s license number, or REAL ID number on the outside of their mail ballots, exposing personal information and creating unnecessary barriers to voting. Colorado already has a safe and secure election system, and this measure would make voting harder for people with disabilities, unstable housing, or limited access to identification. Food justice requires that everyone—especially those most impacted by hunger—has a voice in shaping the policies that affect their lives. From ensuring every child has access to school meals to building a more equitable food system, we need every Coloradan to be able to make their voice heard.
YES on Amendment 87!
(NO on Proposition 136)
We also urge Coloradans to vote YES on Amendment 87 and NO on Proposition 136. Amendment 87 would lower income taxes for 97% of taxpayers while raising revenue from the highest earners to invest more than $2 billion in education, health care, and child care. These investments matter for food justice: when families can afford the essentials, they have more room in their budgets for groceries and other necessities. Proposition 136 would preserve Colorado’s flat tax system and could block Amendment 87 from taking effect if both measures pass, making it critical to vote NO on Proposition 136.
YES on Proposition NN
Proposition NN would increase funding for Colorado’s under-resourced public schools by 50% over the next 10 years, supporting higher teacher pay, smaller class sizes, and career and technical education—all without raising taxes. Students thrive when they have access to both nutritious food and a quality education. Proposition NN is an investment in giving every child the resources they need to learn, grow, and build a brighter future.
NO on Propositions 134 & 135
Propositions 134 and 135 target transgender Coloradans by restricting participation in school sports and access to certain health care for minors. The LGBTQ+ community already faces disproportionately high rates of food insecurity due to systemic discrimination and marginalization. These measures risk deepening those inequities. Food justice means everyone deserves dignity, safety, and access to the resources they need to thrive, regardless of gender identity.