Food Bank of the Rockies Honored as 2024 Large Nonprofit of the Year by Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
We are thrilled to share that the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce is honoring Food Bank of the Rockies as the 2024 Large Nonprofit of the Year. This award underscores our commitment to fostering a strong organizational culture, maintaining financial viability and success, and making a significant impact in our community. We are delighted to […]
Food Bank of Wyoming’s Executive Director Named Wyoming’s Woman of the Year by USA Today
Rachel Bailey is one of USA TODAY’s Women of the Year, a recognition of women who have made a significant impact in their communities and across the country. Meet all of this year’s honorees at womenoftheyear.usatoday.com. Rachel Bailey, the Executive Director of Food Bank of Wyoming, had seen the world working in marketing, but her values […]
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 of creating nutritious fruit snacks that end up in weekend food bags for kids experiencing hunger. As the dehydration operations lead for the Food Bank, Swisher ensures that donated fresh […]
The Numbers are Clear: Food Insecurity is Up
While data points can only tell a fraction of a story, numbers from 2023 speak loudly to the state of food insecurity in the communities we serve. Last year, Food Bank of the Rockies distributed enough food to provide the daily equivalent of more than 196,000 meals. That’s a 9% increase over the previous year […]
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 to make a difference in children’s lives while gaining valuable experience in the kitchen. As part of this innovative partnership, students will actively participate in volunteer work at Food Bank […]
Chef Dana Rodriguez Shares Her Story (and Tamales)
https://youtu.be/0chgri0iy5E?si=jYoh7SR6UFlODgNE We were honored to host Chef Dana Rodriguez of Work & Class, Super Mega Bien, Cantina Loca, and Casa Bonita recently to share her tamale-making skills and some of her story. Here, she joins Food Bank of the Rockies’ executive chef, Jon Knight, to make tamales for 1,500 kids experiencing food insecurity. Through our […]
