April Partner Newsletter

Bowl of ginger root being displayed at an ourdoor event.

  Dear Hunger Relief Partners, My name is Max Chavez, and I am one of the culturally responsive representatives at Food Bank of the Rockies. My role focuses on understanding the cultural diversity of our service area, including our neighbors served and the partner organizations that support them. As spring continues and the trees begin […]

April 2024 Western Slope Partner Newsletter  

Dear Hunger Relief Partners, April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and we want to express our profound gratitude for the dedicated individuals who power the mission of Food Bank of the Rockies Western Slope. Behind the scenes, our volunteers play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of our distribution center, which directly benefits our […]

March 2024 Partner Newsletter

Neighbors at Clayton Cares Market, a Hunger Relief Partner of Food Bank of the Rockies.

Dear Hunger Relief Partners, I want to start off with introductions. I am Elizabeth, the Home Delivery Coordinator for Food Bank of the Rockies. I work closely with our Everyday Eats and Food for Health programs. Both programs help serve our neighbors that fall into vulnerable populations, like older adults and medically sensitive individuals. This […]

March 2024 Western Slope Partner Newsletter

Jackie Clinton holding a basket of produce

Dear Western Slope Hunger Relief Partners, Have you heard of the five love languages? According to author Gary Chapman, many people express love through quality time, words of affirmation, gifts, physical touch, or acts of service. For me, food encompasses all five. Whether I’m flipping through faded cookbooks with my mom, complimenting my brother’s signature […]

February 2024 Partner Newsletter

Dear Partners, Have you heard of the five love languages? According to author Gary Chapman, many people express love through quality time, words of affirmation, gifts, physical touch, or acts of service. For me, food encompasses all five. Whether I’m flipping through faded cookbooks with my mom, complimenting my brother’s signature sriracha salmon, baking funfetti […]

February 2024 Western Slope Partner Newsletter

Dear Hunger Relief Partners, As we step into the embrace of February, I’m thrilled to reach out to you with warmth and excitement. I’m Dusty Lightfoot, and since January 2023, I’ve had the privilege of serving as the Retail Food Donations Coordinator. In my previous role as the Western Slope Lead Volunteer Ops Specialist, I […]