New Partnership with Denver Broncos Foundation and Centura Health Helps Address Food Insecurity in Denver
In honor of Hunger Action Month®, the Denver Broncos Foundation and Centura Health hosted a food packing event with Food Bank of the Rockies on Thursday, September 14, at Doull Elementary School in Denver. In May, Centura Health made a commitment to the Denver Broncos Foundation to help address food insecurity in the Denver metro […]
Nourishing Kids Through the 2023 Summer Food Service Program
Ensuring that children in our community have enough to eat is always a top priority for Food Bank of the Rockies, and meeting that need becomes an even more prescient challenge during the summer months. “During the school year, many children regularly receive breakfast and lunch through their schools. But once school is out for […]
Fighting Childhood Hunger and Childhood Food Insecurity
When it comes to images of food insecurity in popular culture, nothing seems to capture our attention quite like childhood hunger. From frail–looking youths on infomercials, to “Oliver Twist” and Tiny Tim in “A Christmas Carol,” childhood hunger never fails to tug at our heartstrings. But beyond the imagery, how much do you actually know […]
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 […]
Didrik’s Summer of Giving
Creative parenting and great kids are always inspiring. That’s why we wanted to share this heartwarming story of Fred and Didrik and how their innovation helped feed families this summer. Didrik, a thoughtful 16 year old, lives in Sweden with his mom for most of the year. He spent six weeks visiting his dad, Fred […]
Two Aurora Schools Recognize Food Bank of the Rockies
We’re thrilled Boston Elementary and Paris Elementary recognized FBR and our team for the work we do to support Communities in Schools. Both elementaries partner with FBR through our Totes of Hope® weekend food program, ensuring the 280 kids in their combined programs have nourishment when school meals aren’t available. Communities In Schools works directly […]
