Robert
On a mild week day morning in April, Robert took his place in a line that stretched a city block. This line is worth waiting in for all these folks because it means a meal. Even if it’s the only one they get that day. Robert was in prison for years and when he was […]
Stamping Out Hunger…17 Years Running!
On May 9,2009 the 17th annual National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive had letter carriers around Colorado busy! Throughout the country, letter carriers picked up food donations from mail boxes along their routes. How does the day work? We’ve laid out a brief(ish) play by play to guide you through the […]
200 Blue Shirts Join Forces in the Fight Against Hunger
One person can make a big difference in the fight against hunger….200 people joining forces for 6 hours on a given Saturday can make a HUGE difference! This past Saturday, more than 3,000 local Comcast employees and their families and friends volunteered at more than 25 community organizations across Colorado as part of Comcast’s eighth […]
Fighting Hunger, Springsteen Style
“The Boss” graced Denver with his legendary presence on Friday night. Those fortunate enough to find themselves at the Pepsi Center listened to hours of powerful music and generously responded to Mr. Springsteen encouraging them to donate to Food Bank of the Rockies. He said, “We’ve lived in some tough times, but this is unusual” […]
Claudette
71 year old Claudette tells me that lately, it’s impossible to make ends meet. For over 28 years she worked for Montgomery Ward and had to retire due to her husband’s epilepsy and health issues. Until a few years ago, they managed to make ends meet without assistance. That’s just not possible anymore. They’re both […]
Things are Hoppin’ at FBR!
April 8th was a busy Wednesday at FBR! It’s not often that we’re served the very food that’s being donated, but yesterday that was the case. The Colorado Egg Producers donated 194,000 eggs to FBR all while cooking up fresh omelette’s for our volunteers and staff! As if that wasn’t excitement enough, the Easter Bunny […]