Turning Lived Experience into Generosity
For three years after she was honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force in the 1990s, Melanie lived on the edge of hunger and food insecurity. When her circumstances improved and she was able to help others, she did so in part by donating food to one of Food Bank of the Rockies’ mobile pantries […]
Neighbors Helping Neighbors at Grand Junction Mobile Pantry
Students from Grand Junction High School are core volunteers at the Food Bank of the Rockies Grand Junction Mobile Pantry. / Photo by Sean Boggs On a cool autumn afternoon, Jay arrived an hour early for the Grand Junction Mobile Pantry near Grand Junction High School. His SUV was first in line, but others soon […]
Feeding Families All Summer Long
Fridays are superhero day at Leawood Elementary School. As soon as the bell rings, kids with colorful costumes flood out the doors as their teachers — many of whom are also festively outfitted — wave goodbye. While they aren’t dressed like it, the real superheroes of the day are the Kiwanis Club of Columbine volunteers […]
Partnering with Western Slope Growers to Distribute More Local Produce
In Western Colorado as well as across our entire service area, Food Bank of the Rockies is working hard to make more fresh fruit and vegetables available to the people we serve. A big way we’re striving to accomplish this is by partnering with local producers. “One of the things we’ve learned is that perishable […]
Nourishing Body and Heart with Familiar Foods Through the Culturally Responsive Food Initiative
When most of us think of a home-cooked meal, the image that comes to mind is one of a familiar recipe made with specific ingredients that nourishes both body and heart. In order to provide more meals that satisfy in this way, last year Food Bank of the Rockies and Food Bank of Wyoming launched […]
