Nourishing the Western Slope Through Mobile Pantries
A long line of cars snakes around Rifle Middle School’s parking lot on a Saturday morning, waiting for the weekly mobile pantry to begin. A few people get out of their cars to say hi to neighbors who are also waiting in line; kids play in the shade while their parents chat nearby. One of […]
Meet Sue Ellen Rodwick, Director of Food Bank of the Rockies’ Western Slope Distribution Center
When Sue Ellen Rodwick applied to be the director of Food Bank of the Rockies’ Western Slope Distribution Center, she knew it was the perfect position for her. Not only because of her professional experience, which spanned from food distribution to management positions at Goodwill of Colorado, but also because of her personal experience: When […]
Palisade: Our Home in the Western Slope
The Western Slope region of Colorado lies west of the Continental Divide. And since 2012, Food Bank of the Rockies’ Western Slope Branch has operated from Palisade. From distributing grocery boxes to older adults in town with support from Palisade Sunrise Rotary to hosting events as members of the Palisade Chamber of Commerce, we have […]
Western Slope Food Bank of the Rockies Helps Low Income Older Adults
Western Slope Food Bank of the Rockies Now Provides Nourishing Food Boxes to Seniors at the Palisade Warehouse Every Third Thursday! Western Slope Food Bank of the Rockies will be distributing food boxes for low-income seniors on Thursday, April 18, 2019 and every third Thursday to follow, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm at Western […]
Welcome Sue Ellen Rodwick, Western Slope Food Bank of the Rockies’ New Branch Manager
Sue Ellen, a Colorado native, grew up in Colorado Springs. Five years ago, she moved to Fruita and absolutely loves living on the Western Slope. The family-oriented, small town atmosphere is ideal for raising her preschool-aged son. Sue Ellen brings nonprofit experience from managing Goodwill’s Grand Junction retail store. And she brings heartfelt compassion for […]
Wishing a Fond Farewell and Happy Retirement to Starlene Collins, Western Slope Branch Manager
Starlene championed our fight against hunger and fed hope on the Western Slope for almost 20 years. As manager of our Western Slope branch (WSFBR), she led our growth in the community and her dedication is a big reason we’re providing more than 7.5 million meals to hungry families in the area. We’re sharing her […]
