Meet Jess Kurti. Jess was laid off from her job in 2012. While she was in a good financial position, many of her coworkers weren’t. She volunteered at her local food bank and learned that hunger was in more places than she ever expected. She made it her mission to volunteer at all 200 Feeding America food banks! We were …
Darden Foundation Helps Food Bank of the Rockies Provide 76,000 meals!
Thank You Darden Foundation! We’re excited to announce the receipt of a $19,000 grant from The Darden Foundation to assist in our efforts of providing help to people facing hunger. The generous unrestricted grant allows FBR to provide 76,000 meals and allocate funds in areas the community needs the most, such as mobile pantries, fresh produce purchases and food programs for …
Families Have Diapers Thanks to Sam’s Club!
Sam’s Club Teams Up with Food Bank of the Rockies to Help Families in Need with Diapers Sam’s Club is working with Food Bank of the Rockies to help families stock their shelves with more than 1,100 cases of diapers. Nationally the company is partnering with the Feeding America® network of food banks to provide more than 40,000 boxes, or …
Didrik’s Summer of Giving
Creative parenting and great kids are always inspiring. That’s why we wanted to share this heartwarming story of Fred and Didrik and how their innovation helped feed families this summer. Didrik, a thoughtful 16 year old, lives in Sweden with his mom for most of the year. He spent six weeks visiting his dad, Fred during his summer break, and …
Thank You Ardent Mills and Sponsors!
New single-day fundraising record makes 800,000 meals possible! We’re so grateful for our friends at Ardent Mills, the premier flour-milling and ingredient company headquartered right here in Denver! This amazing organization joined forces with many of its vendors, suppliers and carriers to contribute $200,000 for Food Bank of the Rockies with its fourth annual Colorado charity golf tournament, held at …
Walmart’s “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” Campaign Provides 1.2 Million Meals to Food Bank of the Rockies!
Food Bank of the Rockies, Walmart and Feeding America® are extending their thanks to everyone who helped raise 230 million meals nationwide for families who struggle with food insecurity as part of the 5th annual “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” Campaign this April. Because the tremendous support from our local community, more than 1.2 million meals will be distributed in Food …
Dear Friends – a farewell message from Kevin Seggelke
June 8 will be my last day as President and CEO of FBR as I officially retire. Time flies when you’re a part of doing good works and I wanted to share a few memories that stand out most for me over my career. During one of my first FBR experiences, serving dinner at a Kids Cafe, I’ll never forget …
Kicking Off Kids’ Summer Lunches with Aurora Public Schools!
What a fun day! Kids from nearby Aurora neighborhoods and their families came to Hinkley High School to enjoy music, food samples, games, learning activities, a mini mobile pantry and a meal – maybe two! The event kicked off the Summer Food Service (SFSP) meal program, available across the state. Food Bank of the Rockies and Aurora Public Schools are …
Thank You Nationwide for Providing 140,000 Meals!
Nationwide is on our side! Food Bank of the Rockies is a grateful grant recipient once again. With Nationwide’s support through a generous grant, we’re able to provide 140,000 meals to hungry families. This gift will support children like “Farrah”. Farrah attends a school in north east metro Denver where more than 95% of the students receive free and reduced …
Two Aurora Schools Recognize Food Bank of the Rockies
We’re thrilled Boston Elementary and Paris Elementary recognized FBR and our team for the work we do to support Communities in Schools. Both elementaries partner with FBR through our Totes of Hope® weekend food program, ensuring the 280 kids in their combined programs have nourishment when school meals aren’t available. Communities In Schools works directly with schools, building relationships that …