October 2024 Partner Newsletter

Dear Hunger Relief Partners,  As Food Bank of the Rockies’ new Chief Programs Officer, I am honored to join the Food Bank of the Rockies team and walk along side of each of you as we strive to nourish our neighbors, amplify our collective voices, and shorten the lines in our communities.    It is inspiring […]

October 2024 Western Slope Partner Newsletter

Adult and child picking pears

I love fall in Colorado. Having lived in other states like Florida and Georgia, which were hot and muggy, I appreciate our milder climate and cooler nights. I also am very thankful for the mountains where one can find respite from the hotter temperatures and, now, beautiful fall colors. Fall is also a time for […]

September 2024 Partner Newsletter

Adult and child picking pears

I love summer in Colorado. Having lived in other states like Florida and Georgia that were hot and muggy in the summer, I appreciate our milder climate and cooler nights. I also am very thankful for the mountains where one can find respite from the hotter temperatures. Summers also are a time for gatherings that […]

September 2024 Western Slope Partner Newsletter

    Dear Partners, The last four years have been a roller coaster for food banks and food pantries across the country, including Food Bank of the Rockies, and somehow the past year has arguably been the most challenging. What has changed? Remaining COVID-era federal relief funding tied to the American Rescue Plan is over, […]

August 2024 Partner Newsletter

Message to Hunger Relief Partners about Challenges and Opportunities in FY25 Dear Partners,  The last four years have been a roller coaster for food banks and food pantries across the country, including Food Bank of the Rockies, and somehow the past year has arguably been the most challenging. What has changed? Remaining COVID-era federal relief […]

August 2024 Western Slope Partner Newsletter

father and son in front of tractor at Austin Family Farms

Dear Hunger Relief Partners, As we analyze the findings from our fiscal year ending in June, we want to take a moment to celebrate the remarkable work we’ve achieved together. Your dedication, hard work, and unwavering passion have been the driving force behind our collective success in reducing hunger across the Western Slope. We recognize […]