Is It Okay to Eat Expired Canned Food?
Most savvy consumers would jump at the chance to save 20% on their groceries, or get 20% cash back on their weekly food purchases. But what if we told you that at least 20% of the food that you throw out on a weekly basis is still perfectly good? According to the FDA, Americans waste […]
June 2025 Partner Newsletter
Table of Contents Welcome LetterImportant DatesFeeding Colorado Advocacy/Policy UpdateGrant OpportunitiesProgram UpdatesGovernment ProgramsNutrition UpdateNeighbor Resources As we collaborate to address hunger and nourish our neighbors, data and trends can help inform our work. Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap 2025 offers recently released data to provide localized insights. This annual report, which analyzes data from 2023, […]
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 […]