VOTE to Give FBR $10,000!
Patti J. is a new favorite friend of FBR’s. She and her husband live in Littleton and are long time supporters of FBR. Patti entered a contest in April, sponsored by Harlequin Books and author, Debbie Macomber. Debbie’s newly released novel, Hannah’s List, is all about second chances. The contest asked entrants to compose an […]
Great News for Colorado’s Low Income Families
Mark your calendars! June 10, 2010Governor Ritter to Sign Food Stamp Bill Hunger Free Colorado’s first legislative session was a success! With the help of supporting non profit partners and strong sponsors, HB 1022 passed and will be signed into law this week Thursday. HB 1022 removes the asset test from the food stamp program […]
A First Grader’s Feeding Frenzy
Robbie with Golden’s mayor at his recent award ceremony. Golden first-grader, Robbie, has earned a spot in FBR’s heart. This little guy decided he could make a difference in his community and came up with a brilliant idea to fight hunger. Robbie’s mom set an example by selling cloth diapers, bags and wipes, so Robbie […]
Red
Red explained to us that sometimes during the month food runs low. After the bills are paid, there’s not much money left for basic necessities like food. “It’s really helpful to come to a place like this pantry. Fresh food is what I can’t afford, so I can get it here. I’ve worked since I […]
Grainger Steps Up to the Plate in a Major Way
The Grainger Foundation donated $55,000 to the Food Bank of the Rockies this past weekend in support of its mission to provide food supplies to more than 1,100 hunger-relief programs throughout Colorado. Each $1 donation to Food Bank of the Rockies provides four meals. This grant will help supply 220,000 meals for Coloradoans in need! […]
Easter Eggcitement at FBR
You can tell it’s spring time at the food bank when the Easter Bunny pays a visit and the warehouse fills with eggs. Colorado Egg farmers are filling tummies with nutritious eggs in what’s becoming an annual tradition. This year, the Colorado Egg Producers (CEP) Association donated nearly 325,000 eggs to food banks throughout Colorado, […]