October 2023 Partner Newsletter

fruit on a table

Welcome Welcome to the Insights and Impact Division of Food Bank of the Rockies! Our division mission, “Empowering Communities through Knowledge and Innovation,” underscores our commitment to cultivating an environment where data drives our decisions and innovation paves the way to support your work. We immerse ourselves in extensive research and community data to foster […]

October 2023 Partner Newsletter—Western Slope

a food bank volunteer prepping fresh fruit

Welcome It goes without saying that the last few years have been anything but easy. Between the 2019 government shutdown, COVID-19 pandemic, record-high inflation, and another government shutdown currently looming, we have all been forced to rethink the way we support our communities through equitable food distribution. After being unable to meet in person for […]

September 2023 Partner Newsletter

This month is Hunger Action Month, and we want you to know that Food Bank of the Rockies stands with you in solidarity, understanding the challenges you face. Throughout this important month, we come together to raise awareness about the issue of food insecurity and to emphasize our commitment to supporting you and the families […]

September 2023 Partner Newsletter—Western Slope

  Dear Hunger Relief Partners, With both the rising cost of food and the rising need for food assistance in our communities, we know that stocking your shelves can often feel challenging. We’d like to review the BEST way to view all our available FREE items on Partner Express. In our Shopping List, you will […]

August 2023 Partner Newsletter

Dear Hunger Relief Partners, With both the rising cost of food and the rising need for food assistance in our communities, we know that stocking your shelves can often feel challenging. We’d like to review the BEST way to view all our available FREE items on Partner Express. In our Shopping List, you will see […]

August 2023 Partner Newsletter—Western Slope

food bank of the rockies volunteer holding a box of strawberries

  Welcome Hello Hunger Relief Partners, Let’s talk about the not-so-secret elephant in the room: food cost inflation. This topic isn’t fun, but it is extremely prevalent in our line of work. Food costs increased by an average of 11% for consumers in 2022, while 20 years before, it averaged 2%. In 2023, the forecast […]