February 2024 Partner Newsletter
Dear Partners, Have you heard of the five love languages? According to author Gary Chapman, many people express love through quality time, words of affirmation, gifts, physical touch, or acts of service. For me, food encompasses all five. Whether I’m flipping through faded cookbooks with my mom, complimenting my brother’s signature sriracha salmon, baking funfetti […]
February 2024 Western Slope Partner Newsletter
Dear Hunger Relief Partners, As we step into the embrace of February, I’m thrilled to reach out to you with warmth and excitement. I’m Dusty Lightfoot, and since January 2023, I’ve had the privilege of serving as the Retail Food Donations Coordinator. In my previous role as the Western Slope Lead Volunteer Ops Specialist, I […]
Chef Dana Rodriguez Shares Her Story (and Tamales)
https://youtu.be/0chgri0iy5E?si=jYoh7SR6UFlODgNE We were honored to host Chef Dana Rodriguez of Work & Class, Super Mega Bien, Cantina Loca, and Casa Bonita recently to share her tamale-making skills and some of her story. Here, she joins Food Bank of the Rockies’ executive chef, Jon Knight, to make tamales for 1,500 kids experiencing food insecurity. Through our […]
Looking Ahead to 2024 with Optimism and Determination
Just like so many people do at the start of a new year, Food Bank of the Rockies is also using this time of renewal and excitement to outline some 2024 “resolutions,” if you will. Across our programs and departments, our staff is hard at work brainstorming ways to more efficiently and effectively support our […]
Holiday Meal Planning on a Budget
With prices soaring on all manner of Thanksgiving staples, the prospect of trying to feed a large group of guests without busting your budget can be incredibly daunting. What’s a financially conscious foodie to do? Get resourceful! If you’re unsure where to start, don’t worry: we’ve got you covered. Let’s roll up our sleeves and […]
November 2023 Partner Newsletter
We all know first-hand the impact a well-balanced, nutritionally dense diet can have on our health and how it can leave us feeling a sense of eudaimonia — which is Greek for “a feeling of good spirit, happiness, or wellness.” The importance of incorporating whole grains, low sodium foods, nutritious snacks, and fresh fruits and […]
