Working Toward a Hunger Free Future
Now in our 45th year, we are looking ahead to the next several years with one goal in mind: Ensuring all of our neighbors have enough nutritious and familiar food to thrive. To make that goal a reality, we have identified guiding pillars that will direct our work and fuel our mission. Together, we can ignite the power of community to nourish people experiencing hunger.
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Nourishing Our Communities
Be a leader in providing equitable access to nutritious, culturally responsive food to meet the unique needs of our neighbors experiencing food insecurity.
![Lines of cars picking up food at Clifton Community Church. in Colorado.](https://medialibraryfbr.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/12210324/DJI_0707-768x511.jpg)
Clifton Mobile Pantry Feeding Residents: “Without This, We Wouldn’t Be Able to Eat Some Days”
The once-quarterly food distributions began happening monthly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, each one serves 400-450 households. A line of cars stretching for blocks grows
![A food desert, with a food bank truck and individuals providing access to food.](https://medialibraryfbr.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/09215256/Food-desert-and-a-food-bank-truck-providing-access-to-food-768x439.jpg)
Food Deserts and How Mobile Food Pantries Help Increase Access to Nutrient Rich and Familiar Foods
Distilled to its essence, meeting the challenge of hunger and food insecurity in our communities is all about dismantling the barriers that prevent people from
![Woman in commercial kitchen laying out sliced peaches on tray preparing for dehydration..](https://medialibraryfbr.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/04190307/081723-WS-Dehydrator-Peaches-13-768x512.jpg)
Western Slope Dehydration Program Preserves Fresh Fruits, Creates Nutritious Snacks for Kids
Kathey Swisher arrives at Food Bank of the Rockies Western Slope Etkin Family Distribution Center in Grand Junction by 6:00 a.m. to begin the process
Amplifying the collective voice
Strengthen our expertise on and be a vocal advocate for ending food insecurity, and amplify the voices of neighbors experiencing hunger and our Hunger Relief Partners that serve them.
![2 women from a Hunger Relief Partner agency pick up food for distribution from Food Bank of the Rockies.](https://medialibraryfbr.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/04191216/Hunger-Relief-Partners-1024x673.jpg)
![Harvest for Hunger van parked in front of Food Bank of the Rockies truck, with pallets of food boxes and two men standing behind the boxes.](https://medialibraryfbr.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/23232225/Gray-Harvest-for-Hunger-1-768x576.jpg)
Reducing Waste and Feeding the Community
Snowmass resident rescues tons of food, opens stigma-free pantry in the Roaring Fork Valley Every week, Gary Warr rescues 2,000 pounds of food from grocery
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Looking Ahead to 2024 with Optimism and Determination
Just like so many people do at the start of a new year, Food Bank of the Rockies is also using this time of renewal
![Woman (Elizabeth) selecting the foods she would like to bring home.](https://medialibraryfbr.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/04190639/elizabeth-768x448.png)
Providing Neighbors Culturally Responsive Foods and Choice
Raising her three kids has always been Elizabeth’s top priority. With one in college and two still at home, Elizabeth dedicates her time to
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Shortening the lines
Partner with community organizations that address the root causes of hunger to increase neighbors’ access to needed services and decrease the need for food assistance.
![A food desert, with a food bank truck and individuals providing access to food.](https://medialibraryfbr.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/09215256/Food-desert-and-a-food-bank-truck-providing-access-to-food-768x439.jpg)
Food Deserts and How Mobile Food Pantries Help Increase Access to Nutrient Rich and Familiar Foods
Distilled to its essence, meeting the challenge of hunger and food insecurity in our communities is all about dismantling the barriers that prevent people from
![](https://medialibraryfbr.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/04190411/2023-11-18_Neighbor_Alicia_04-768x576.jpg)
Looking Ahead to 2024 with Optimism and Determination
Just like so many people do at the start of a new year, Food Bank of the Rockies is also using this time of renewal
![Woman holding bananas, strawberries, and juice, outside in a park. Wearing blue headscarf.](https://medialibraryfbr.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/04190727/Fato-M.-1-768x511.jpg)
Providing Nourishment and Fostering Community on East Colfax
The produce piled atop folding tables in New Freedom Park is almost as vibrant as the clothing and languages of the 135 people gathered to
Integrating our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity
Create systems to embody our values of diversity, inclusivity, and equity in every interaction with the people who conduct, partner with, make possible, and receive services from our work.
![Mom wearing head scarf hugging two daughters on a playground.](https://medialibraryfbr.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/04191146/FFK-Playground-Thornton88-1.jpg)
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Looking Ahead to 2024 with Optimism and Determination
Just like so many people do at the start of a new year, Food Bank of the Rockies is also using this time of renewal
![Woman (Elizabeth) selecting the foods she would like to bring home.](https://medialibraryfbr.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/04190639/elizabeth-768x448.png)
Providing Neighbors Culturally Responsive Foods and Choice
Raising her three kids has always been Elizabeth’s top priority. With one in college and two still at home, Elizabeth dedicates her time to
![Woman holding bananas, strawberries, and juice, outside in a park. Wearing blue headscarf.](https://medialibraryfbr.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/04190727/Fato-M.-1-768x511.jpg)
Providing Nourishment and Fostering Community on East Colfax
The produce piled atop folding tables in New Freedom Park is almost as vibrant as the clothing and languages of the 135 people gathered to
![Woman carrying a case of strawberries next to a stack of cases. Food Bank of the Rockies truck in the background.](https://medialibraryfbr.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/04191147/Hinkley-Mobile-Pantry-1024x683.jpg)
Strengthening our foundation
Build a high-performing food bank that brings our values to life through a focus on investment in our staff and partnerships, sustainable operations, and a data-driven culture for continual improvement.
![Six chefs in the Food Bank of the Rockies kitchen holding trays of food.](https://medialibraryfbr.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/04190318/012A4981-768x512.jpg)
Food Bank of the Rockies Teams Up with Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Food Bank of the Rockies is teaming up with Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts on a new collaboration, offering culinary students a unique opportunity
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Looking Ahead to 2024 with Optimism and Determination
Just like so many people do at the start of a new year, Food Bank of the Rockies is also using this time of renewal
![Monique "Mo" Moore, driver with Food Bank of the Rockies](https://medialibraryfbr.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/04191144/Mo-768x383.png)
Food Bank of the Rockies Driver Reflects on the Impact of Her Work
In this 9News story, Food Bank of the Rockies’ staff member Monique “Mo” Moore, offers a behind the scenes look at her day, delivering food
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