A New Distribution Center for the Western Slope

Food Bank of the Rockies’ new distribution center on the Western Slope is now open. The Etkin Family Distribution Center, located in Grand Junction, offers greater storage capacity compared to the Food Bank’s previous distribution center in Palisade, allowing for both an increase in volume and efficiency for food distribution to neighbors experiencing food insecurity. […]
What to Know About Volunteering at a Food Bank

Volunteering at a food bank can be a deeply rewarding experience for people of all ages. In addition to the satisfaction of providing much-needed assistance to community members experiencing hunger, giving back at your local food bank can be a great way to meet new friends, stay active, and enrich your community. Food banks, including […]
December Partner Newsletter
As 2022 comes to a close, this is a great time to reflect on the past year of achievements as well as contemplate opportunities for the future. It is said that a year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us. […]
Food Insecurity and Older Adults

Aging gracefully is difficult enough, and trying to do it on an empty stomach is that much harder. For older adults, food insecurity is a major concern. In 2020, one out of every 15 adults over the age of 60 experienced food insecurity, which is defined by the USDA as a “condition of limited or […]
Turning Lived Experience into Generosity

For three years after she was honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force in the 1990s, Melanie lived on the edge of hunger and food insecurity. When her circumstances improved and she was able to help others, she did so in part by donating food to one of Food Bank of the Rockies’ mobile pantries […]
Inflation Inflicts a Historic Shift on Food Bank of the Rockies’ Purchasing Power

Inflation is currently at a 40-year high — a hard reality that impacts all of us every day. While it’s something that affects each of us, for some of our neighbors, the hardships caused by inflation are much more severe. They are left with incredibly challenging choices, including: Do I pay my bills or do […]