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Day: March 1, 2024

Western Slope Dehydration Program Preserves Fresh Fruits, Creates Nutritious Snacks for Kids

Woman in commercial kitchen laying out sliced peaches on tray preparing for dehydration..

Kathey Swisher arrives at Food Bank of the Rockies Western Slope Etkin Family Distribution Center in Grand Junction by 6:00 a.m. to begin the process of creating nutritious fruit snacks that end up in weekend food bags for kids experiencing hunger. As the dehydration operations lead for the Food Bank, Swisher ensures that donated fresh […]

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