Author: Food Bank of the Rockies

Kids Have Breakfast Thanks to The Albertsons Companies Foundation

  Food Bank of the Rockies is excited to provide breakfast in their Totes of Hope® program. Thanks to a generous grant of $83,392 from the Albertsons Company Foundation, the food bank will be able to provide more than 58,000 breakfasts for children living with food insecurity. One in six Colorado kids doesn’t always know […]

Volunteers – We’re Counting on YOU to show up!

Your Presence Is Critical Have you ever been stood up for a lunch date or a meeting? You’re expecting someone to arrive but they don’t show. It’s frustrating, isn’t it? When individuals or groups schedule a volunteer shift and then they don’t show up, it’s more than just frustrating – it impacts our entire organization, […]

Roy’s Story – Unexpected Medical Bills and Facing Hunger

Roy used to be able help others financially, but now he and his family are the ones who need help.  Roy has a great job in the medical field and when he’s healthy, his income takes care of him, his wife and their son. This year, after five unexpected major surgeries, Roy had to take […]

Young Hunger Heroes Spark Change

It’s amazing what a group of young people can do when they come together to support the causes they care about! The Spark Change program, offered through Young Americans Center for Financial Education, allows students to give back to their communities and practice leadership. Food Bank of the Rockies was recently honored with a $500 […]

Chuck Johnson Recognized with the 2017 Betty Van Hook Award

  Each year, we select one outstanding volunteer who exemplifies Betty’s enthusiasm, heart and commitment. We are pleased to present this year’s award to Chuck Johnson. Six years ago, Chuck was down on his luck. Unemployed and fighting depression, he sat in church one Sunday morning and noticed a flyer. His church could get additional […]