Meet the 2026 Denver Metro Volunteers of the Year
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and a time to recognize the individuals who make Food Bank of the Rockies’ work possible — and to celebrate the community they help build every day. Across our warehouses, distribution sites, and kitchen, volunteers show up with dedication, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to helping others. We are so grateful to all our volunteers who choose to […]
Making Good Food Go Further with the Food Rescue Program
Quick Bites: Food Rescue captures surplus food from manufacturers, retailers, and local agricultural partners and delivers it quickly to our Hunger Relief Partners and directly to neighbors. Partners like Catholic Charities say they would not be able to meet the needs of the people they serve without donated food from Food Rescue. 57% of the […]
March 2026 Partner Newsletter
Table of Contents Welcome Important Dates Feeding Colorado Advocacy & Policy Update Recognition Opportunity for Your Volunteers Program Updates Fresh Food Center (FFC) Reminder – schedule and show up please! Food Sourcing Update Nutrition Update Neighbor Resources Dear Hunger Relief Partners, At Food Bank of the Rockies, we believe the most effective hunger relief strategies […]
Making A Difference: Steamboat Comes Together for a Holiday Food Distribution
Food Bank of the Rockies recently partnered with Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation (SSRC), Boys & Girls Club of Northwest Colorado, Heart of Steamboat Church and Yampa Valley Community Foundation to offer a drive-through, pop-up mobile food pantry for community members facing food insecurity in Steamboat Springs and throughout the Yampa Valley. The food distribution […]
The Important Role School Meal Programs Play in Reducing Childhood Hunger & Food Insecurity
The phrase “school lunch” often comes loaded with strong memories: the fresh plastic smell of a new lunch box, the bright lights of a cafeteria, the flavors of a favorite dish. But beyond nostalgia, school lunches and food programs are also one of the most successful nationwide efforts in meeting the challenge of childhood hunger. […]
Fulfilled Update: April 2025
I’m thrilled to share the amount of progress we’ve made on our future distribution center since my last update email. It is truly starting to feel like home. Progress includes framed offices; completed HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, all just awaiting sheetrock; installed doors that enable us to secure the building; continued work on the roof; and, most importantly, […]