How H.R. 1 (aka the One Big Beautiful Bill Act) Will Impact the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Guest blog by Ron Meehan, Government Relations Manager at Feeding Colorado Quick Bites H.R. 1 (“One Big Beautiful Bill Act”) significantly increases pressure on Colorado’s anti-hunger network, which was already struggling to meet rising demand before the law took effect on July 4, 2025. Cuts and structural changes to SNAP and Medicaid could remove billions […]
Why We’re Excited About More Cold Storage Space — And Why You Should Be, Too!
Quick Bites: Food Bank of the Rockies’ new distribution center triples cold storage capacity, allowing more fresh produce, protein, and rescued food to reach neighbors while reducing wasted donations previously turned away due to limited refrigeration. Expanded freezer, refrigerator, dock, kitchen, and volunteer space strengthens the Food Rescue Program, which already provides over half of […]
Supporting Our Neighbors for Generations to Come
Quick Bites: Longtime donor Betsy Poell and her family transformed personal loss into lasting impact, honoring their son Gus through increased giving and a major foundation gift to support Food Bank of the Rockies’ mission. The Fulfilled Capital Campaign is powered by donors, corporations, volunteers, and community leaders, all committed to expanding hunger relief capacity. […]
December 2025 Partner Newsletter
Table of Contents Welcome LetterImportant DatesNew Distribution CenterGrant OpportunitiesProgram UpdatesCulturally Responsive Food Initiative UpdateFood Sourcing UpdateNew Program Staffing Announcements Dear Hunger Relief Network, As organizations and leaders committed to nourishing people experiencing hunger, we connect directly with neighbors from whom we learn about food access barriers due to various circumstances. We also have experienced the […]
Fulfilled Update: November 2025
Dear Capital Campaign Supporters, Even prior to the government shutdown, food insecurity rates were at a more than 10-year high across our region and nation. Since October 1, we’ve seen an even larger spike in need due to furloughed federal employees, including service members, experiencing paycheck disruptions and a pause in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program […]
November 2025 Partner Newsletter
Table of Contents Welcome LetterImportant DatesNew Distribution CenterMove Schedule OutlineSNAP Disruption UpdateProgram UpdatesGovernment ProgramsFood For KidsCommunity-Centered Innovation UpdateNew Program Staffing AnnouncementsFood Sourcing Update I am grateful for the hunger-relief community created by each of you, our different Hunger Relief Partners who, collectively, create a trusted network to nourish neighbors with dignity and respect. Over the […]