Food Bank of Wyoming’s Executive Director Named Wyoming’s Woman of the Year by USA Today
Rachel Bailey is one of USA TODAY’s Women of the Year, a recognition of women who have made a significant impact in their communities and across the country. Meet all of this year’s honorees at womenoftheyear.usatoday.com. Rachel Bailey, the Executive Director of Food Bank of Wyoming, had seen the world working in marketing, but her values […]
The Numbers are Clear: Food Insecurity is Up
While data points can only tell a fraction of a story, numbers from 2023 speak loudly to the state of food insecurity in the communities we serve. Last year, Food Bank of the Rockies distributed enough food to provide the daily equivalent of more than 196,000 meals. That’s a 9% increase over the previous year […]
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 […]
Food Safety Myths
How much do you know about food safety? If you’re like many Americans who have never had formal training in food safety, there’s a good chance that your knowledge is incomplete at best. Even worse, some food safety “facts” that you may have absorbed over the years might actually be food safety myths! Here’s the […]
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 […]
