Want to Do Good While Feeling Good? Volunteer!
The importance of volunteers in fulfilling Food Bank of the Rockies’ mission cannot be understated, especially in the early months of the year when volunteerism drops off significantly. At the same time, heating bills, unexpected illnesses, and other difficulties are on the rise, making it even more challenging for many of our neighbors to afford […]
One Volunteer on Why He Gives Back — And Thinks You Should, Too
When Elijah Quinones was a teenager, he witnessed many of life’s challenges firsthand. During a whirlwind of change that he had no control over, he wasn’t able to attend high school often and felt like there was nothing he could do to better his situation. “I felt like, oh, I guess this is how it […]
Top Ways to Support Food Banks this Holiday Season
There’s no two ways about it: The holiday season is BUSY. We know this, so to save you time and give you a few holiday gifting ideas, we’ve compiled the top ways you can support food banks like Food Bank of the Rockies throughout this season of gratitude. Right now, one in nine of our […]
Western Slope Volunteer Opportunities Expand with a Certification Program to Operate Machinery
Dan Witt performs a variety of tasks at Food Bank of the Rockies Western Slope Etkin Family Distribution Center in Grand Junction, where he’s been volunteering twice weekly for the past year. Witt served nearly three decades as the director of food services for Pueblo County School District, so he’s accustomed to working with food […]
Why the Farm Bill Matters for Hunger Relief
Update: Read Food Bank of the Rockies’ response to the recently proposed farm bill. While the phrase as written may make you think of soybean commodities and crop insurance, the farm bill is the single most important legislative tool in meeting the rising challenge of hunger and food insecurity in the U.S. The multi-year omnibus […]
Meet the 2024 Volunteers of the Year
When we say we can’t do what we do without our dedicated, hard-working volunteers, we aren’t exaggerating. Last year, volunteers donated more than 129,500 hours, equal to 62 full-time employees. That’s a 22% increase in volunteer hours over the previous year — a truly incredible gift of time, energy, and compassion. We are so grateful […]
