Partnering to Feed Older Adults Across the Western Slope
Meals on Wheels Mesa County has been delivering hot meals to older adults from its downtown Grand Junction location for nearly 40 years. Its mission is to promote the independence and health of the people they serve through nutritious meals. Right now, Meals on Wheels Mesa County, which is sponsored by SCL Health St. Mary’s, […]
Boosting Fresh Produce Distribution Across the Western Slope
Colorado State University’s Western Colorado Research Center had a problem with surplus fruit. Food Bank of the Rockies was looking for more fresh produce. The solution? A mutually beneficial, community-focused solution. “Each year, we have about 30,000 pounds of excess fruit that must be harvested and distributed in a matter of weeks,” said Amanda McQuade, […]
In Conversation with Erin Pulling, President and CEO of Food Bank of the Rockies
From the time she started thinking about career options as a teenager, Erin Pulling knew she wanted to do something that helped people. Initially, she chose to study psychology, thinking she’d eventually become a therapist or social worker. But that didn’t last long. “I remember having a moment of realization in college when I thought, […]
Western Slope Capital Campaign Announcement
FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES ANNOUNCES $10.8 MILLION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO BUILD NEW WESTERN SLOPE DISTRIBUTION CENTER TO BETTER MEET FOOD INSECURITY IN 12-COUNTY REGION PLUS A PORTION OF GUNNISON COUNTY PALISADE, COLO. (Jan. 27, 2022) – At a site visit today, Food Bank of the Rockies announced the launch of a $10.8 million capital […]
Q&A with Western Slope Director Sue Ellen Rodwick on the New Western Slope Etkin Family Distribution Center
Food Bank of the Rockies achieved a major benchmark last year on the Western Slope, distributing more food to more people across our service area than any other time since the organization expanded to serve this region 23+ years ago. While we are immensely proud to have over 145 dedicated Hunger Relief Partners that enabled […]
Nourishing the Western Slope Through Mobile Pantries
A long line of cars snakes around Rifle Middle School’s parking lot on a Saturday morning, waiting for the weekly mobile pantry to begin. A few people get out of their cars to say hi to neighbors who are also waiting in line; kids play in the shade while their parents chat nearby. One of […]