Hunger Knows No Season
The Scott family struggles to make ends meet. Three teens and their hard working mom don’t always know where their next meal will come from. They are not alone. 1 in 7 men and women and nearly 1 in 4 Colorado children live in food insecure households. The holiday season is wrapping up and for […]
14 Reasons to Give to Food Bank of the Rockies Before 2014 Ends
If you’ve already given, thank you! If you haven’t or want to share a little more before the New Year begins, here’s some inspiration for you! 1. Your donation is tax deductible. 2. 96 cents of every dollar we receive goes to food distribution. 3. We’re BBB accredited. 4. We’ve received a 4-star (highest) rating from Charity Navigator for 5 consecutive years […]
Slalom Consulting Lets Food Bank of the Rockies Do the Shopping
During the holidays, many businesses want to give back to their communities. Often, the first thought when wanting to help food banks is to host a traditional, non-perishable food drive. Food Bank of the Rockies accepts food drive donations and encourages people to clean out their pantries and donate unwanted but still nutritious items, especially […]
Mark’s Story – Holiday Hope
Mark volunteers at FBR’s Denver warehouse. He shared with us that just last winter, his family needed food assistance. His story is a great example of why our staff comes to work every day and how contributions to FBR truly change lives. After a serious car accident, Mark found himself unable to work. His family couldn’t […]
We are Thankful for Each and Every One of You!
“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.” ~ Oscar Wilde Earlier this year, Food Bank of the Rockies had the pleasure of meeting young Hannah. This thoughtful five-year-old, barely taller than one of our food barrels, saved her allowance and brought in $12 to share with hungry kids. We gave her […]
Colin
On a windy, sunny October afternoon, we met Colin and his daughter while they were picking up food at Chapel Hill Church, a member agency food pantry who relies on Food Bank of the Rockies for much of their food. His daughter reads quietly in a comfy chair while Colin, a soft-spoken, hard-working family man, […]
