June 2025 Western Slope Partner Newsletter
Table of Contents Welcome Letter Important Dates Feeding Colorado Advocacy/Policy Update Government Programs Food For Kids Update Annual Hunger Relief Partner Survey Nutrition Update Partner Highlight On Friday, May 2, the Trump administration’s fiscal year 2026 budget proposal was released and included the elimination of CSFP. This is the first step in a long budget […]
May 2025 Partner Newsletter
Table of Contents Welcome LetterImportant DatesFeeding Colorado Advocacy/Policy UpdateGrant OpportunitiesProgram UpdatesGovernment ProgramsFood For Kids UpdateAnnual Hunger Relief Partner SurveyNutrition Update Food Bank of the Rockies uses many sources of food to nourish our neighbors. These include food we purchase at discounted prices, donated foods, and commodity programs through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). […]
May 2025 Western Slope Partner Newsletter
Table of Contents Welcome LetterImportant DatesWestern Slope Regional Partner GatheringFriendly Seasonal ReminderFeeding Colorado Advocacy/Policy UpdateProgram UpdatesGovernment ProgramsFood Sourcing UpdateNutrition UpdateNew Partner HighlightNew Program Staffing Highlight Dear Hunger Relief Partners, This spring, our team hosted the second annual A Night With(out) — an evening that left our hearts heavy, minds open, and spirits deeply committed to […]
How to Meal Prep for the Week
As individuals and families nationwide continue to face a cost-of-living crisis, rising inflation, and growing food insecurity in 2025, many people’s household budgets don’t stretch as far as they used to. But if you’re able to carve out a few hours each week for meal prep, you’ll likely spend less, save time, and eat more […]
April 2025 Partner Newsletter
Table of Contents Welcome LetterImportant DatesFeeding Colorado Advocacy/Policy UpdateProgram UpdatesGovernment ProgramsCulturally Responsive Food Initiative UpdateFood for Kids UpdateFood Sourcing UpdateNutrition UpdateNew Program Staffing AnnouncementsNeighbor Resources As part of our ongoing efforts to improve collaboration and effectiveness, we have restructured our Programs Department to provide you, our partners, with dedicated points of contact for all your […]
What Is Food Insecurity and How Does It Impact Colorado and Wyoming?
To think of the United States, most people picture abundance — plentiful farms and natural resources, grocery stores shelves stocked with food. But even in a country as prosperous as ours, food insecurity affects millions of people who struggle to afford nutritious food to put on their tables. While the causes of food insecurity can […]