Food Deserts and How Mobile Food Pantries Help Increase Access to Nutrient Rich and Familiar Foods
Distilled to its essence, meeting the challenge of hunger and food insecurity in our communities is all about dismantling the barriers that prevent people from getting nutritious, nourishing food. By distributing food free of charge, food banks and food pantries help dismantle barriers related to factors like income, employment status, and economic status, but issues […]
Easing Chronic Illnesses with the Food for Health Program
Food Bank of the Rockies’ Food for Health Program (formerly the Healthcare Box Program) started in 2022 with the goal of connecting people experiencing food insecurity and chronic health issues with weekly, nutrient-dense, medically tailored food boxes. In fiscal year 2023, the program partnered with five healthcare centers in the Denver metro area and provided […]
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 […]