Inflation Inflicts a Historic Shift on Food Bank of the Rockies’ Purchasing Power
Inflation is currently at a 40-year high — a hard reality that impacts all of us every day. While it’s something that affects each of us, for some of our neighbors, the hardships caused by inflation are much more severe. They are left with incredibly challenging choices, including: Do I pay my bills or do […]
Helping Communities Grow One Seed at a Time
In order to fulfill our mission of meeting people wherever and however they need us, Food Bank of the Rockies this past year partnered with Ekar Farm in Denver to source seeds to distribute to 11 partners across Colorado and Wyoming. Overseeing this effort was Emma Alanis, program and outreach manager at Ekar Farm, and […]
Feeding Families All Summer Long
Fridays are superhero day at Leawood Elementary School. As soon as the bell rings, kids with colorful costumes flood out the doors as their teachers — many of whom are also festively outfitted — wave goodbye. While they aren’t dressed like it, the real superheroes of the day are the Kiwanis Club of Columbine volunteers […]
Western Slope Etkin Family Distribution Center Update
Back in January, we talked with Western Slope Director Sue Ellen Rodwick about the important role the new Western Slope Etkin Family Distribution Center will play in helping end hunger across the Western Slope. It’s been almost six months since we broke ground on the building, so we checked in with Rodwick as well as […]
From the CEO’s Desk: Summer 2022 Update
Dear Dedicated Supporters, June marks the official beginning of summer, a season often associated with joyful gatherings of family and friends, vacation, and simply taking a moment to relax amid the busyness of the year. Right now, however, the glow of summer is overshadowed — by national and global tragedies, soaring inflation, and the continued […]
Nourishing Neighbors in Need, One Glass of Lemonade at a Time
What started as a way to make a few extra dollars for a trip to Disneyland soon morphed into a small business — one that often benefits other organizations, including Food Bank of the Rockies, rather than the operators’ bank accounts. The hours of operation are irregular, and the products and end goal for proceeds […]
