Congratulations, University of Colorado Denver!
Food Fight Victory: $90,740 Raised! The 2025 Food Fight is officially over—and what a battle it was! Together, 670 donors raised an incredible $90,740 to fight student hunger at CU Denver and UCCS. CU Denver came out on top with $49,240 from 359 donors, with UCCS close behind with $41,500 from 311 donors. No matter the score, this was a huge win for students facing food insecurity. Your generosity will keep our campus food pantry shelves stocked and ensure students have the essentials they need to succeed. The Food Fight may be over, but your impact will be felt throughout the year to come. Thank you for your support!This spirited competition between CU Denver and UCCS has a powerful purpose: Every dollar donated helps stock campus food pantries and fund essential programs that ensure students have reliable access to nutritious meals. Whether you’re Team CU Denver or Team UCCS, your gift makes a real difference. Together, we can fight hunger, fuel success, and show what generosity looks like—one meal at a time.
University of Colorado Denver Updates
Victory! Thanks for powering our win! 🏆
CU Denver came out on top in the 2025 Food Fight and it’s all thanks to our generous Lynx community! This year, 359 donors came together to raise $49,240 for the food pantry at CU Denver. Your support helped stock Milo’s Market, fuel student success, and secure our back-to-back win. Thank you for fighting hunger with us!
Liz Fagerness - 02:25 Wednesday, Dec 03, 2025
GIVING TUESDAY
The clock is ticking—let’s finish the fight!
It’s Giving Tuesday and the final day of the Food Fight. There are just a few hours left to help us win the battle against food insecurity and clinch the Food Fight title for the second year in a row.
Several generous donors have stepped up with matching and challenge gifts, which means every dollar you give today could unlock additional funds and amplify your impact in the fight against student hunger.
Don’t wait—every minute counts! Make your gift before midnight MST and help us turn matching dollars into meals for those who need them most.
Multiply Your Impact!
A new challenge is live! Thanks to the generosity of Daniel Maxey, vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and chief of staff, your gift to CU Denver will go even further. Here’s how: When 20 more donors join the Food Fight, a $1,000 challenge gift will be unlocked. So don’t wait—give now to make an even bigger impact in the fight against food insecurity!
Impact Highlight: Spotlight on Milo's Market
Thank you for joining the Food Fight! Your gift is helping Milo’s Market stay stocked and ready to serve every CU Denver student in need. Click here to watch a Denver7 story about the impact your generosity is making on our community.
When SNAP benefits were suspended nationwide earlier this month, more than half a million Coloradans were impacted—including many CU Denver students facing food insecurity.
When the benefits freeze began, Milo’s Market saw an influx of approximately 1,000 students in need, and the pantry is now serving an average of 100 students every day.
Though SNAP benefits have begun to be restored, many students won’t see those payments in their bank accounts this month, making Milo’s Market their only resource for food.
That’s why your gift to the Food Fight matters so much. Your support provides not just critical nutrition, but a sense of security and hope in a time of uncertainty.
The Fight’s Not Over!
The Food Fight is heating up! Thanks to the incredible generosity of the CU Denver community, we’ve already raised over $30,000—and we’re just getting started! Every gift helps our campus food pantry support even more CU Denver students facing food insecurity. So let’s keep the pressure on and push toward victory. Make a gift and join the Food Fight today!
Liz Fagerness - 05:53 Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025
Goal Crushed. Next Stop: $30,000!
In just two days, the CU Denver community rallied to meet our $20,000 Food Fight goal — an incredible show of generosity and compassion. But the work doesn’t stop here. Knowing how much our students depend on Milo’s Market, we’re raising our goal to $30,000 to make an even greater impact.
We’re humbled by the outpouring of support so far — and to keep the momentum going, a generous donor has offered a $2,500 1:1 matching gift to help us reach our new goal even faster.
Let’s keep fighting hunger together! Share the campaign with your friends, colleagues, and networks to help us continue making a difference for our students.
Lynx vs. Mountain Lions: Let the Food Fight begin!
University of Colorado Colorado Springs Updates
Thank you for fighting hard, UCCS! 💛
We may not have taken the top spot in the 2025 Food Fight, but our donors showed up in force to support campus food pantry Clyde’s Cupboard and battle student hunger. Thank you for joining this powerful movement!
Final round: Let’s win this!
It’s Giving Tuesday—and the final day of the Food Fight! Help UCCS unlock a $2,000 boost from Ent Credit Union by raising $2,000 more. Your gift could clinch the win—donate by midnight MST!
Don’t let up now, UCCS!
We’re gaining ground in the Food Fight, but the battle isn’t over yet. Every gift keeps our campus food pantry stocked and students supported.
To keep up the momentum, we introduced a participation challenge from our UCCS Leadership Team to unlock additional funds if 30 more donors give before midnight on November 27. Let’s finish strong and fight hunger together!
Goal: Crushed. Rival: In sight. Let’s keep the momentum going!
In just three days, the UCCS community came together to surpass our $20,000 Food Fight goal in an incredible show of generosity and compassion. Thank you to everyone who joined the battle against student hunger!
Because the demand for Clyde’s Cupboard is growing each day, we’re raising our goal to $30,000 to make an even greater impact.
To help us reach it, Ent Credit Union has generously offered to contribute $3,000 if 25 more donors join the Food Fight. So make a gift today and see your impact multiplied!
How you can help:
- Donate — every gift counts!
- Share — spread the word to friends, family, colleagues and your networks.
- Support — help us continue making a difference for UCCS students.
- Together, let’s keep fighting food insecurity and keep the shelves of Clyde’s Cupboard full!
The Food Fight is on!
UCCS is in it to win it. Support campus food pantry Clyde’s Cupboard and help us crush food insecurity—and the competition!
