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Hunger Action Month

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At Food Bank of the Rockies, we take action to nourish our community every day, week, and month of the year. With September being Hunger Action Month®, we’re extending this call to action to each of you. Whether it’s through a financial gift or a donation of time through volunteering, every dollar and hour counts […]

Nearly 58,000 Western Slope Residents Are Food Insecure

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Nearly 58,000 Western Slope residents are food insecure, about 1 in 8 people, according to Feeding America’s latest Map the Meal Gap report. The data additionally shows 17,460 children across the Western Slope, a staggering 1 in 5, are experiencing food insecurity as more families struggle to make ends meet. “These aren’t just statistics; these […]

Food Insecurity in Our Region Jumped By 38,000 In Just One Year

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More than 538,000 neighbors in the counties served by Food Bank of the Rockies are food insecure, about 1 in 8 people, according to Feeding America’s latest Map the Meal Gap report. That is an increase of 38,000 in just one year. The data additionally shows that 157,500 children in the counties we serve, a […]

July 2026 Partner Newsletter

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Table of Contents Important Dates Closures: Friday, July 31 – Food Bank of the Rockies is closed all day for the All-Staff Quarterly Meeting. Monday, August 31 – Food Bank of the Rockies is open until 11:00 a.m. for order pick-up and Fresh Food Center due to month-end closure Hunger Relief Partner Orientations: Wednesday, July […]

Why So Many Kids Face Hunger Over the Summer

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Right now, 1 in 7 kids in Colorado faces food insecurity. Ensuring that children in our community have enough to eat is always a top priority for Food Bank of the Rockies, and meeting that need becomes especially top of mind during the summer months. Most people may not realize it due to summer being […]

Preparing to Support Our Western Slope Neighbors During Potential Wildfires

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The Western Slope is all too familiar with wildfires. Even in non-drought years, wildfires are a perennial threat to our neighbors.  Last year, as wildfires broke out in Meeker and Craig and forced residents to evacuate, Food Bank of the Rockies ensured people were nourished through a mobile pantry that provided emergency food and water to displaced individuals, families, and older adults.  This year, with threats of […]