Improving Food Bank Access for Veterans
It’s staggering to think that veterans live in one of every five households served by the Feeding America network. While we don’t know the exact number of veteran’s served by Food Bank of the Rockies and our partners, we do know many need food assistance. We are proud to serve those Veterans who risked the […]
Even in Affluent Suburbs, There’s a Need for Food Assistance
We met Lyndie at our mobile pantry in the suburbs south of Denver on a sunny April day. The area is considered a more affluent section of the city. Lyndie never expected she’d be in line to receive food. Her story shows us that hunger could happen in any community and isn’t always what most […]
Raising Grandkids through a Difficult Time – Andy’s Story
Andy, 68, a retired Marine, lives with his wife, daughter and his grandchildren. They’re helping their daughter and her two children, ages 7 and 9, get through a difficult time. They struggle to put food on the table and Andy is grateful for the help he receives from Food Bank of the Rockies’ mobile […]
Hunger is Real in Rural Colorado
In the small Colorado town of Yuma, a long line of men, women, and children work their way into the fairgrounds to receive food from Food Bank of the Rockies’ mobile pantry. Mothers with babies in their arms wait patiently next to older adults, some in wheelchairs or using canes for mobility. The ages, ethnicities […]
Kids Cafe Provides Meals for Araceli’s Family
Last week, we had the pleasure of meeting Araceli and her four beautiful children, Jennifer, Genaro, Jitzel and Marie. Through Aurora Community Connections after school program, the children enjoy fun and educational activities and receive a meal provided by Food Bank of the Rockies and Colorado Child and Adult Care Food Program. Araceli volunteers […]
Stories from the Shutdown
Friday, January 18, 2019 Food Bank of the Rockies distributed food to about 200 families at mobile pantries in Denver and Lakewood. At Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, what started out as a chilly morning quickly turned into a wet, sleeting experience as volunteers helped […]
