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 […]
Meet the 2023 Volunteers of the Year
When we say we can’t do what we do without our dedicated, hard-working volunteers, we couldn’t be more serious. Last year, volunteers donated 100,600 hours across our distribution centers. That’s the equivalent of more than 4,190 days and $3 million in in-kind support — a truly incredible gift of time, energy, and compassion. We […]
Fresh Food for Kids and Families
Support from our community provides many opportunities to feed our neighbors facing hunger. Thanks to a grant from the Joy in Childhood Foundation, we can provide fresh meals to children and families with the purchase of a food sealer. Food Bank of the Rockies strives to provide nutritious food through our programs and has worked […]
Feeding Children’s Bodies and Minds This Summer
Food Bank of the Rockies is thrilled to join with Denver7 for the second year of distributing 2,700 new Scholastic books to children who receive meals at several of our mobile pantries and groceries at select Totes of Hope® sites throughout the metro area. Denver7’s Read to Lead program provides the children’s books free through […]
Thank You, Jeff Bezos
Feeding America food banks across the country, including Food Bank of the Rockies, faced unprecedented challenges when COVID-19 hit our communities hard. Food Bank of the Rockies changed our entire distribution model and with our partner agencies, doubled the amount of food we normally distribute to people in need. Many of them are seeking aid […]
Thank You Albertsons Companies Foundation!
Mom always said breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Teachers agree! Sadly, for 1 in 7 children in Colorado, food insecurity could mean skipping this vital meal. Since 2016, Food Bank of the Rockies has receiving generous funding from Hunger Is, a grant from Albertsons Companies Foundation. These funds have allowed us […]
