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Why the Farm Bill Matters for Hunger Relief

a farmer working their land

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

food bank of the rockies volunteer Janet

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 […]

The Numbers are Clear: Food Insecurity is Up

volunteers helping prepare long tables with food for distribution to neighbors, in front of a Food Bank truck while it is snowing.

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 […]

Volunteering as a Family

a family volunteering together

For many people, the definition of “family” extends far beyond immutable factors like biology, genes, and history. Instead, family is defined through intentions and actions. Families grow beyond blood relations to include dear friends and cherished neighbors who seek to connect, serve, and uplift. Community is seen as an extension of family and these people […]

Holiday Volunteering: Serve Your Community This Holiday Season

Woman prepping food in a food bank kitchen.

  The fall and winter holidays are an important time of year to volunteer at your local food bank, food pantry, or soup kitchen. For people of all cultures and faiths, this time of year can represent a seasonal opportunity to invest their time and efforts into helping their communities. A spirit of gratitude and […]

Top Ways to Support Food Banks this Holiday Season

Girl collecting thanksgiving food on a plate.

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 this season of gratitude. Right now, hundreds of thousands of our neighbors […]