Our Mission

"More people are being forced to choose between paying rent and putting food on the table."
Erin PullingPresident & CEO, Food Bank of the Rockies
“Food Bank of the Rockies allowed me to put food on the table and not feel as stressed on a daily basis… it was impactful in my life to be able to actually make a meal, and to be able to have some fresh foods too.”
FeliciaNeighbor
"Things like this [distribution] give people hope. It’s helping them keep the faith, and that no matter how hard it gets, we’ll get through this."
FrancisNeighbor
"We’re helping young people from low-income rural areas change their life trajectory to become successful, productive adults, and we can’t do any of that if they’re hungry. We used to go to our local grocery store and buy produce every week, but with Food Bank of the Rockies’ bulk buying power and the free produce delivered to our doorstep, it makes our job 10,000 times easier."
Jodi WalkerFounder/CEO, Kids at their Best (Fort Morgan, CO)

Igniting the Power of Community to Nourish People Facing Hunger

Food Bank of the Rockies is the largest hunger-relief organization in the Rocky Mountain region. That makes us uniquely suited to answer the enormous challenge of hunger. Since 1978, we’ve put the power of community to work for our neighbors in need through partnerships, programs, and support from people like you.

Our mission is to ignite the power of community to nourish people facing hunger. We show up for any person experiencing hunger knowing that food insecurity can impact any of us at various points throughout our lives. Today, we may be packing produce for someone facing an unforeseen health crisis, and tomorrow, we may be providing an emergency-relief bag to a family who made a harrowing journey from another country for a safer life. The circumstances may be different, but we never waver from our mission of igniting the power of community to nourish people facing hunger.

Young boy holding two bell peppers.

How Our Food Bank Works

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Making a Difference, Together

We distribute enough food for upwards of 185,000 meals every day. But for community members in need, we provide more than just food. We offer hope and open up a future. Because when you can’t provide for your family today, it’s hard to even think about tomorrow.

Our Programs

From Hunger Relief Partners to Mobile Pantries

We coordinate with more than 800 Hunger Relief Partners throughout Colorado and Wyoming, acting as a distribution hub for food, essentials, and logistical resources. We also operate our own direct programs, providing for our neighbors in need through Mobile Pantries, Food for Kids programs, and home-delivery services for older adults. Everything we do is fueled by the support of our community and donors, and 96 cents of every dollar goes directly to distribution. 

Explore all of our programs to see how we’re rising to the challenge of hunger across our region.

Ginger root pile with a woman picking one out under a tent.
Woman inside commercial kitchen with a pile of peaches, holding one of them.

Serving the Western Slope

Our Western Slope Eitkin Family Distribution Center is dedicated to serving the communities of Western Colorado. The incredible efforts of the Western Slope staff and volunteers are directed toward meeting the unique needs and challenges of this region, providing food and necessities to more than 12 Colorado counties west of the Continental Divide,

LEARN ABOUT WESTERN SLOPE

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