Meet the 2025 Western Slope Volunteers of the Year
When we say we can’t do what we do without our dedicated, passionate, and hard-working volunteers, we mean it. Last year, volunteers donated more than 20,400 hours to Food Bank of the Rockies Western Slope. That’s equivalent to 10 full-time employees and an 89% increase in volunteer hours over the previous year — a truly […]
A Night With(out) Shines a Light on What It’s Like to Face Food Insecurity
Guest blog by Sharon Sullivan I don’t mind spending a little more to purchase high-quality, nutritious foods because I value good health. Fortunately, thus far, I’ve been able to make that choice and haven’t had to skimp on the foods that I want for myself and family. So, when I was invited along with 80 […]
Community Voices: Real Stories from People We Serve
A community member attending one of our mobile pantries recently said it best: “For a lot of families, it’s about a crisis, not necessarily prices.” One medical emergency. One car accident. One job loss. One circumstance that is out of anyone’s control and can upend a person’s budget: that’s all it takes to go from […]
Walmart and Sam’s Club “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” Campaign Returns to Colorado
For the 12th straight year, Walmart and Sam’s Club locations nationwide, including those in Colorado, are launching the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign. The goal: to inspire customers to take action and help provide access to the nourishing food people need to thrive. Here’s how it works: How to Participate From now through March 31, […]
Feeding Kids and Fueling Futures
https://youtu.be/KRDgElZDkXs 1 in 7 kids across Colorado experiences hunger. At Food Bank of the Rockies, we believe everyone should be able to easily access nourishing, familiar food at every age, and our Food for Kids programs are dedicated specifically to the young and the growing — the future. As requests for our support from schools […]
Partnering with Steamboat Ski Resort to Help Support Seasonal Workers and Reduce Food Insecurity
The 2024-25 ski season looked a little different this year for residents of Steamboat Springs: For the first time, Food Bank of the Rockies collaborated with Steamboat Ski Resort to host a series of pop-up mobile pantries for community members in the area. The initiative was made possible through a generous donation from Alterra Mountain […]