July 2023 Partner Newsletter
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 for food […]
July Western Slope Partner Newsletter
Produce, Produce, Produce! Learn about the FRESH Program Greetings, and happy summer! The season has begun for our beautiful state to offer up its bountiful harvests. With these opportunities soon upon us, we wanted to be sure you knew the details on Food Bank of the Rockies’ FRESH Program. Here is everything you need to […]
June Partner Newsletter
Strengthening our Partnerships Dear Hunger Relief Partners, For me, partnership is a relationship based on mutual respect, common vision, and a shared commitment that results in positive change. During my first few months here at Food Bank of the Rockies, I have seen firsthand our reliance on strong partnerships to achieve our mission of nourishing […]
June 2023 Partner Newsletter—Western Slope
Strengthening our Partnerships Dear Hunger Relief Partners, For me, partnership is a relationship based on mutual respect, common vision, and a shared commitment that results in positive change. During my first few months here at Food Bank of the Rockies, I have seen firsthand our reliance on strong partnerships to achieve our mission of nourishing […]
May Partner Newsletter
Dear Hunger Relief Partners, As many of you are well aware Denver has seen a sudden increase in the individuals and families traveling into or through Colorado from the southern U.S. border. We know many of you have been welcoming and responding to the needs of these newly arrived neighbors for several months and as […]
May Partner Newsletter—Western Slope
Welcome Letter Dear Hunger Relief Partner, As we await the melting snow and look forward to our plants beginning to blossom, we wanted to remind everyone that supporting local growers is a great way to take sustainable action. Many local farms follow regenerative practices, which help to nourish the soil and reduce the carbon footprint […]