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April 2026 Partner Newsletter

a person holding a Food Bank of The Rockies food box outside

Table of Contents Welcome Important Dates Feeding Colorado Advocacy and Policy Update Program Updates Government Programs Food for Kids Update Food Sourcing Update Neighbor Resources Community Opportunities April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, a time we recognize and celebrate the incredible people across our network who help make our shared work possible. Last year, volunteers donated […]

March 2026 Western Slope Partner Newsletter

Teller Pantry Friends at Teller Elementary School

Table of Contents Welcome Feeding Colorado Advocacy & Policy Update Program Updates Food Sourcing Update Nutrition Update Neighbor Resources Dear Hunger Relief Partners, At Food Bank of the Rockies, we believe the most effective hunger relief strategies are rooted in honoring the lived experiences of our neighbors. Centering community voice is not just a value, […]

Meeting the Need for Protein Through Local Partnerships

“Is there protein in the food box?” This is one of the questions we hear most often from families working hard to provide nourishing meals on a budget. Thanks to recent funding, Food Bank of the Rockies Western Slope has even greater capacity now to purchase meat directly from local ranchers and to process donated […]

Food for Health Program Helps Neighbors Focus on Healing

Adam and Hannah opening a box in a kitchen

  The Food for Health Program started in 2022 with the goal of connecting people experiencing food insecurity and chronic health issues with nutrient-dense, medically tailored food. Medical professionals at 19 partner locations in Colorado refer patients who demonstrate a need for stable nutritional support. Since the program began, more than 2,000 people have participated […]

February 2026 Western Slope Partner Newsletter

Jennie Kim, MPH, RDN (Nutrition Manager) with Shellie McKeown, Community Health Manager, at Mountain Resource Center’s food pantry

Table of Contents Important Dates Feeding Colorado Advocacy/Policy Update Grant Opportunities Program Updates Food Sourcing Update New Staff Highlights Dear Hunger Relief Partners, Nourishing our communities is more important than ever. In the face of increasing food costs and changes at the federal level, the ability for our neighbors to access nutritious foods has only […]

February 2026 Partner Newsletter

Jennie Kim, MPH, RDN (Nutrition Manager) with Shellie McKeown, Community Health Manager, at Mountain Resource Center’s food pantry

Table of Contents Welcome Letter Important Dates Feeding Colorado Advocacy/Policy Update Grant Opportunities Program Updates Food Sourcing Update Dear Hunger Relief Partners, Nourishing our communities is more important than ever. In the face of increasing food costs and changes at the federal level, the ability for our neighbors to access nutritious foods has only become […]