November 2024 Partner Newsletter
As the holiday season approaches, we want to take a moment to extend our heartfelt gratitude to you for your unwavering support throughout the year. Thanks to your partnership, we have been able to provide nourishing food to tens of thousands of families, ensuring that no one in our community goes hungry. The holidays are […]
El Pomar Recognizes Food Bank of the Rockies with Metro Award for Excellence
Food Bank of the Rockies received the Metro Award for Excellence from the El Pomar Foundation on October 30, 2024. This award recognizes organizations that serve their communities with distinction. We are very grateful for their support in ensuring everyone has access to nutritious food. Other organizations recognized at the event include Mt. Carmel Wellness […]
November 2024 Western Slope Partner Newsletter
Dear Hunger Relief Partners, As Food Bank of the Rockies’ new Chief Programs Officer, I am honored to join the Food Bank of the Rockies team and walk along side of each of you as we strive to nourish our neighbors, amplify our collective voices, and shorten the lines in our communities. It is inspiring […]
Partner Spotlight: The Center for Children
The Center for Children, a Hunger Relief Partner of Food Bank of the Rockies Western Slope, is a beacon of hope, offering healing and justice for children who are victims of violence and sexual abuse. Their mission is profound and their dedication is unwavering, striving to make the community safer through prevention, education, and advocacy. […]
Why a New Five-Year Farm Bill is Critical Right Now
It has been six years since a multi-year farm bill was passed by Congress, and a new farm bill is sorely overdue. What is the farm bill, and why does it matter for hunger relief? The farm bill is meant to set national agriculture and food policy for five-year periods in order to support the […]
The Importance of a Heart-Healthy Diet
A heart-healthy diet emphasizes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, nuts, fish, lean proteins, low-fat dairy products, and healthy oils. It also limits foods that are high in sodium, added sugar, saturated fat, and heavy processing. Over time, this type of eating pattern can help support healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels and reduce the risk […]