Honeymoon on 45th Avenue
Food Bank of the Rockies enjoys many volunteers passing through Colorado from other parts of the country, but it’s not often we get to meet them on their honeymoon. Tim and Carrie-Lynn are no strangers to food banking. They met while volunteering at Greater Chicago Food Depository, a fellow Feeding America food bank. Now they’re […]
Do All Kids Deserve to Eat?
A message from Kevin Seggelke, President & CEO, Food Bank of the Rockies As school starts up and summer ends, many families feel relief. Not just because their kids are busy studying, but also because free and reduced cost school lunches and maybe even breakfasts are available again. Nearly 1 in 4 kids in Colorado […]
Michael and Virgil Biked for Backpacks!
Michael and Virgil have strong legs. They also have big hearts. This dynamic duo pedaled from the Denver Tech Center over the mountains to Vail and back on a 5-day adventure to feed kids. This is their second year supporting Bike for Backpacks, a cross country bike tour to raise awareness and provide food for […]
Joe and Debbie Sakic – Feeding Kids and Fighting Hunger for 18 Years
Hockey Hall of Famer and Avalanche Executive Vice President and General Manager Joe Sakic and his wife Debbie care deeply about hungry kids. This dynamic duo champions the fight to end childhood hunger by hosting the Joe Sakic Celebrity Golf Tournament and Bringing Hope to the Table Dinner. For the past 18 years, these two […]
Midas Drives Out Hunger in Denver
Food Bank of the Rockies was excited to join Midas as the local beneficiary for Midas’ hunger-fighting road trip. For every #1Mile1Meal shared through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, the truck drove another mile and Midas donated a meal. The stop in Denver featured free BBQ, lemonade and giveaways. And Midas is offering free oil changes […]
A Message fro Kevin: Our Community Needs More Good Board Members
I firmly believe that it is important to give back to the communities we live in and, personally, it has been life changing. One way to give back is by serving on a board of directors for both large and small nonprofits. Serving on a board is an incredible opportunity to share one’s expertise and […]
