July 2026 Partner Newsletter
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
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
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 […]
Q&A with our Food for Kids Manager, Kodi Phelps
As we’re ramping up for our summer programming, we wanted to give you a behind-the-scenes look into the Food for Kids program. To give you a peek behind the curtain, we asked Kodi Phelps, the manager of the Food for Kids program, a few questions about her role and what Food for Kids means to […]
Meet the 2026 Western Slope 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 distribution center, mobile pantry sites, and Dehydrator Program, volunteers show up with dedication, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to helping our neighbors across […]
April 2026 Western Slope Partner Newsletter
Table of Contents Welcome Important Dates Feeding Colorado Advocacy and Policy Update Program Updates Government Programs Food for Kids Update Food Sourcing Update April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, a time we recognize and celebrate the incredible people across our network who help make our shared work possible. Last year, volunteers donated more than 142,000 hours […]