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 […]
From Volunteers to Best Friends: Denver7 Everyday Heroes Give Back through Food Bank of the Rockies
From Denver7 What started as an opportunity to give back has blossomed into a life-long friendship for two Food Bank of the Rockies volunteers. Every Wednesday, Margaret Locke and Debra Persico pack food and supplies for Coloradans in need. “Some days we’re packing for preschools. Some days we’re packing for senior centers. Some days we […]
Fresh Meals Fuel Learning at Denver Metro After-School Programs
From Denver7 One in seven kids in Colorado lives with food insecurity, according to Food Bank of the Rockies. The organization is partnering with some Denver schools to make sure students have the nourishment they need to succeed in after-school programs. “My teachers and parents have noticed that if I get hungry, I, like, start […]
Reducing Waste and Feeding the Community
Every week, Gray Warr rescues 2,000 pounds of food from grocery stores, bakeries, restaurants, and hotels throughout the Roaring Fork Valley for redistribution to local residents facing food insecurity. He collects day-old loaves of bread and other baked goods, oddly shaped produce, ready-to-eat meals, and other foods nearing their “sell by” or expiration dates. Rescued […]
Clifton Mobile Pantry Feeding Residents: “Without This, We Wouldn’t Be Able to Eat Some Days”
The once-quarterly food distributions began happening monthly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, each one serves 400-450 households. “People start lining up at 3:00 a.m.,” said Jackie Feaster, Executive Director of the Clifton Christian Church Food Bank, emphasizing the depth of need in the community. She added that most people who attend the mobile pantry have […]