Helping Communities Grow One Seed at a Time
In order to fulfill our mission of meeting people wherever and however they need us, Food Bank of the Rockies this past year partnered with Ekar Farm in Denver to source seeds to distribute to 11 partners across Colorado and Wyoming. Overseeing this effort was Emma Alanis, program and outreach manager at Ekar Farm, and […]
Taking Action Against Hunger Through Grocery Rescue
It’s a hot Friday morning in July and The Action Center is buzzing with volunteers sorting food and packing boxes, semi-trucks dropping off donations, and clients pulling their cars into the distribution area to get whatever nourishing food is available that day. “Sometimes the line of cars goes all the way past the 7-Eleven,” said […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Lana Lopes, Coordinator of the Colorado Community Church Mobile Pantry
Eight long, white folding tables lined up end to end fill the space beneath Colorado Community Church’s entryway awning. Atop, behind, and surrounding them are boxes and bags overflowing with apples, oranges, asparagus, carrots, honeydew, cabbage, garlic, milk, eggs, frozen fish, bread, pasta, and more — a pop-up grocery store taking over the sidewalk. The […]
Feeding Families All Summer Long
Fridays are superhero day at Leawood Elementary School. As soon as the bell rings, kids with colorful costumes flood out the doors as their teachers — many of whom are also festively outfitted — wave goodbye. While they aren’t dressed like it, the real superheroes of the day are the Kiwanis Club of Columbine volunteers […]
Western Slope Etkin Family Distribution Center Update
Back in January, we talked with Western Slope Director Sue Ellen Rodwick about the important role the new Western Slope Etkin Family Distribution Center will play in helping end hunger across the Western Slope. It’s been almost six months since we broke ground on the building, so we checked in with Rodwick as well as […]
From the CEO’s Desk: Summer 2022 Update
Dear Dedicated Supporters, June marks the official beginning of summer, a season often associated with joyful gatherings of family and friends, vacation, and simply taking a moment to relax amid the busyness of the year. Right now, however, the glow of summer is overshadowed — by national and global tragedies, soaring inflation, and the continued […]
