January Western Slope Partner Newsletter

As I begin my fifth January since becoming the Western Slope Director, I am looking forward to seeing what is to come in the year ahead. Last year was full of challenges as we all grappled with the elimination of the emergency SNAP allotments and other pandemic-era support. There were two Western Slope communities that […]

January Partner Newsletter

Dear Hunger Relief Partners, My name is Christy Johnson, and I am excited to introduce myself as the new Regional Engagement Lead! I will lead the Regional Engagement Team to facilitate and create meaningful collaborations to support our partners’ capacity and best serve our neighbors. I have 15 years of experience in marketing, promotional work, […]

Top Ways to Support Food Banks This Holiday Season

a food bank volunteer preparing thanksgiving meals

The holidays are once again upon us, and for another year look much different than seasons past. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to linger, and with it the uncertainty it creates, one thing remains the same: The joy that comes from spreading holiday cheer by helping our neighbors in need. This year, 1 in 8 […]

Food Bank of the Rockies Leads the March Towards Giving

  Giving is at the heart of all we do. Too often, we don’t think about just how much the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the people around us, particularly if we have been able to keep our incomes fairly steady as we work from home. However, at Food Bank of the Rockies, we’ve noticed just […]

Never Forget Where You Came From

  Sometimes, you have to walk a mile in someone’s shoes before you can fully realize how a little bit of support can change your life. This is certainly the case with one of our supporters, Connie. As a child, her mom, Joanne, worked extremely hard to provide for her family, but as many people […]

Caring for Community Families: We’re All in This Together

In order to leave a positive and lasting impact, we all have to do our part to care for our community, and here at Food Bank of the Rockies, our team is ready to do just that. Throughout the years, we’ve seen how important it is for parents to have healthy food options, fresh produce, […]