February 2026 Partner Newsletter
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 […]
January 2026 Western Slope Partner Newsletter
Table of Contents What’s Ahead: A Note for Our Western Slope Hunger Relief Partners Important Dates Feeding Colorado Advocacy/Policy Update Program Updates Government Programs Culturally Responsive Food Initiative Update Food Sourcing Update New Staff Highlights What’s Ahead: A Note for Our Western Slope Hunger Relief Partners As the new year unfolds, we want to extend […]
January 2026 Partner Newsletter
Table of Contents Important Dates Feeding Colorado Advocacy/Policy Update Program Updates Government Programs Culturally Responsive Food Initiative Update Food Sourcing Update Dear Hunger Relief Partners, We hope the new year is off to a wonderful start and that you were able to find time for rest and renewal over the past few weeks. As we […]
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. […]