Why Volunteer?

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We provide food and necessities to people in need through signature programs and by teaming up with hundreds of Hunger Relief Partners to serve communities across Colorado and Wyoming, the largest food bank coverage area in the contiguous United States. We believe that for a community to thrive, every member must have the resources they need to flourish, and we strive to provide equitable access to proper nourishment for all.

2022 Annual Report

Explore all the ways Food Bank of the Rockies was able to overcome the hurdles of record-high inflation and supply chain disruptions to further our mission of igniting the power of community to nourish people facing hunger.

Check out our 2022 Annual Report here.

“I know my $1 goes further here.”

Your contributions go further with us. Because of our size, our network, our partners, and more, we can provide more food to more people. Together.

Connie & Charlie

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Thanks to Our Corporate Supporters

With support from our corporate partners, we are answering the challenge of hunger.

How We Help

While COVID-19 has dramatically impacted every facet of how we serve communities across Colorado and Wyoming, here’s a quick look at how our overall process functions.

Funding fuels operations through donations and ongoing foundational support.

4-STAR RATING: Charity Navigator, 11 years running

Food comes from grocery rescue and donations. We also buy in bulk to help funds go further.

$1 HELPS PROVIDE 3 MEALS

Staff & Volunteers work every day to organize and distribute food to our partners and programs.

18,000 VOLUNTEERS help sort and distribute food and necessities in a typical year

Hunger Relief Partners
like food pantries sign up to receive food and distribute it directly to people in need.

800+ HUNGER RELIEF PARTNERS operate in communities throughout Colorado and Wyoming

Direct Programs
include Mobile Pantries, Food for Kids, deliveries for homebound older adults, emergency relief, and more.

70+ MOBILE PANTRY SITES bring food and necessities where they’re needed

Join us as a partner.

Considering joining us as a food pantry partner? We can offer many advantages that ultimately benefit the people you serve. We’d love to talk.

Our
Programs

From direct services like Mobile Pantries to teaming up with more than 800 partner organizations across Colorado and Wyoming, we deliver the food and necessities people need through a variety of community-powered programs.

Mobile Pantries

We identify areas where more food assistance is needed and distribute fresh and durable food items and necessities directly to the community through onsite, volunteer-staffed events. Learn more about Mobile Pantries.

Food for Kids

We operate a number of children’s programs, including afterschool and summer food options and Totes of Hope™, which provides kids in school with nutritious food over the weekend. Learn more about Food for Kids programs.

EverGreen Boxes™

Through the USDA Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), we provide monthly, nutritious food boxes to low-income individuals at least 60 years of age. Learn more about EverGreen Boxes™.

Hunger Relief Partners

We procure and distribute food and essentials to more than 800 partners in Colorado and Wyoming, who then support their communities directly. Learn more about Hunger Relief Partners.

96¢ OF EVERY $1

we receive goes directly to food distribution, and these programs are only part of our community-supported hunger relief efforts.
You can read about all of our programs here.

Partner Portal

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