The Salvation Army and Town of Avon Partner with Food Bank to Ensure Continued Food Access Amid Relocation
This past fall, The Salvation Army in Vail Valley learned it was losing its home after 13 years. Many individuals in Avon and surrounding communities rely on the organization as a source of food during difficult times, as well as other emergency services. During the month of October, while The Salvation Army was seeking a […]
Meet the People You Helped Nourish in 2024
https://youtu.be/5swkT_Insvw?si=nup5Rw7QtKS_jACj Above: Neighbors express their thanks and share how they plan to prepare the food they received from Food Bank of the Rockies. As we prepare to leave 2024 behind and enter 2025, we are looking back at some of the people we were able to nourish thanks to generous supporters like you. From kids […]
December 2024 Western Slope Partner Newsletter
Hello to all our Western Slope Partners, As we enter the holiday season, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible work you do to serve our communities. This is a special yet challenging time of year as we work together to meet the increased need in our communities. It truly takes a […]
Getting to Know More of Our Western Slope Neighbors
Across the Western Slope right now, 1 in 8 people — including 1 in 7 kids — face food insecurity. That’s the highest rate of hunger in over 10 years and a reality that affects not only every county across the Western Slope, but every county in our state and nation. None of us can […]
7-Year-Old Helps to Provide 1,500 Meals
https://youtu.be/WDtDos5uAbo?si=wICUmvoecey-CIB0 Noah’s Giving Table is a charity organization run by seven-year-old Noah. Noah recently sponsored Food Bank of the Rockies’ Family Volunteer Night on the Western Slope. Noah runs a lemonade/hot cocoa stand, and the money he generates from his hard work goes to local organizations and nonprofits, which in turn goes to people in the […]
El Pomar Recognizes Food Bank of the Rockies with Metro Award for Excellence
Food Bank of the Rockies received the Metro Award for Excellence from the El Pomar Foundation on October 30, 2024. This award recognizes organizations that serve their communities with distinction. We are very grateful for their support in ensuring everyone has access to nutritious food. Other organizations recognized at the event include Mt. Carmel Wellness […]