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 […]
Partnering with Western Slope Growers to Distribute More Local Produce
In Western Colorado as well as across our entire service area, Food Bank of the Rockies is working hard to make more fresh fruit and vegetables available to the people we serve. A big way we’re striving to accomplish this is by partnering with local producers. “One of the things we’ve learned is that perishable […]
Nourishing Neighbors in Need, One Glass of Lemonade at a Time
What started as a way to make a few extra dollars for a trip to Disneyland soon morphed into a small business — one that often benefits other organizations, including Food Bank of the Rockies, rather than the operators’ bank accounts. The hours of operation are irregular, and the products and end goal for proceeds […]
Inflation, Supply Chain Issues & Increased Need
With inflation at a 40-year high, families are struggling to pay for basic necessities like eggs, milk, bread, and fuel. We’re seeing more community members seeking food assistance to stretch their budgets further each month. Our monthly food distribution volume in March was 34% more than pre-COVID-19 levels. We saw this dip and then increase […]
Invitation for Vendor Bid: Food and Supplies for Kids Programs
We are seeking a prime vendor to provide food and supplies used to prepare meals for our child nutrition programs known as Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). In accordance with Federal Procurement regulations, here is the link to the Invitation to Bid. The award will be made […]
Meet the 2022 Volunteers of the Year
When we say we can’t do what we do without our dedicated, hard-working volunteers, we couldn’t be more serious. Last year, volunteers donated over 95,000 hours across our distribution centers. That’s the equivalent of more than 3,950 days and $2.7 million in in-kind support — a truly incredible gift of time, energy, and compassion. We […]
