June 2024 Western Slope Partner Newsletter
Dear Hunger Relief Partners, The sunny days of June and start of summer also marks the end of fiscal year 2024. Reflecting on this past year, we are filled with pride and gratitude for the incredible work we have accomplished together. Your dedication and collaboration have enabled us to support our communities in significant ways. […]
New Data Shows Significant Increases in Food Insecurity
Think for a moment about your family and friends. Picture their faces and consider the things you appreciate most about them. Then choose nine of them to hold in your mind. Young, old, new friend, life-long friend, child, partner, sibling: it can be anyone. Now, imagine that one of these people doesn’t have enough to […]
Food Bank of the Rockies’ Response to the Recently Proposed Farm Bill Draft
The significance of the farm bill in combating food insecurity in our region and across the United States cannot be overstated. As mentioned in our recent blog, more Americans than ever are struggling to put food on the table and are turning to food banks for help. Unfortunately, the proposed bill text the House Agriculture […]
From Farm to Tables of Neighbors Facing Food Insecurity: Local Farm Partnerships a Win-Win
Across the Western Slope, partnerships with local farmers are proving to be very fruitful. Food Bank of the Rockies offers fresh, locally grown produce for people facing food insecurity thanks in part to relationships with these farmers. Food Bank of the Rockies sources food from 26 farmers, three ranchers, and two food hubs — food […]
May 2024 Partner Newsletter
Dear Hunger Relief Partners, I’m happy to have this opportunity to introduce myself! My name is Joanna Wise, and I’m the Press Relations Manager at Food Bank of the Rockies. I joined the organization a little more than six months ago and, overall, have been a part of the food banking sector for about seven […]
Why the Farm Bill Matters for Hunger Relief
Update: Read Food Bank of the Rockies’ response to the recently proposed farm bill. While the phrase as written may make you think of soybean commodities and crop insurance, the farm bill is the single most important legislative tool in meeting the rising challenge of hunger and food insecurity in the U.S. The multi-year omnibus […]
