Mobile Food Pantries Make Delivery Easier & Safer
As the pandemic swept through the country, many people within our community lost their jobs, saw their work hours reduced, and struggled to pay their bills as well as keep food on the table. At the same time, we’ve also had to scale up while putting our personal safety on the line to continue serving […]
Rebrand Q&A With CEO Erin Pulling
Food Bank of the Rockies is excited to debut its new mission statement, values, logo, and brand – a significant change for the 42-year-old organization. Read below for a Q&A with CEO & President, Erin Pulling, on the significance of this leap in the organization’s evolution. What sparked this rebranding effort? Two years ago, we […]
Fresh Out of the Box: January 2021
Nearly a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, Food Bank of the Rockies is redoubling our efforts to meet the increased need for food assistance in our communities. In 2020, we distributed over 100 million pounds of food which was a first in our 42-year history. Although this level of demand is unprecedented, we are committed […]
Fresh Out of the Box: November 2020
For many, the holidays mean time with loved ones sharing good food. But this is not a typical holiday season. And during these challenging times, we’re coming together to ensure that every member of our community has access to nutritious food. In the past few weeks, Food Bank of the Rockies purchased 7,500 turkeys and […]
Palisade: Our Home in the Western Slope
The Western Slope region of Colorado lies west of the Continental Divide. And since 2012, Food Bank of the Rockies’ Western Slope Branch has operated from Palisade. From distributing grocery boxes to older adults in town with support from Palisade Sunrise Rotary to hosting events as members of the Palisade Chamber of Commerce, we have […]
Here’s the Scoop about the Food in our Distribution Centers
When people visit our warehouses for the first time, they are always amazed at our size and scale. The amount of food moving through our facilities is incredible, thanks in large part to you, our volunteers! This year we set a record, distributing enough food for more than 66.5 million meals! Depending on where you […]
