DENVER — It's been three years since Colorado voters approved Proposition FF, offering free breakfast and lunch to all students regardless of their family's income through the Healthy School Meals for All program. This November, voters will get to decide the future of the program.

“The school cafeteria really is a happy place, and students are always really happy to try new things and to have that meal,” said Chef Taylor Frederick, culinary programs manager for Nourish Colorado , a Denver nonprofit.

During his time with the nonprofit, Frederick tells Denver7 he has seen the impact that the Healthy School Meals for All program has had on students, especially with the rising cost of food.

“We've seen very, very high participation, and we've seen that translate into the classroom with at

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