Food and Holiday Fun with Bellco and Boys and Girls Club
On a crisp December evening, kids at Boston Boys and Girls Club laugh and play. Some study. Some play games and use computers. When dinner is announced, everyone stops what they’re doing and hops into line. Turkey cheese burgers on whole grain buns, milk, potatoes and spiced hot apples, all prepared at Food Bank of […]
Hunger isn’t Always Visible
We met Mark volunteering with his company at our warehouse. Looking at this tall, athletic and successful business man, you’d never guess he was hungry throughout his entire childhood. People always ask him why he didn’t play sports as a kid. He tells us he couldn’t sustain physical activity due to lack of nutrition. “I […]
Dear Friends – a farewell message from Kevin Seggelke
June 8 will be my last day as President and CEO of FBR as I officially retire. Time flies when you’re a part of doing good works and I wanted to share a few memories that stand out most for me over my career. During one of my first FBR experiences, serving dinner at a […]
Kicking Off Kids’ Summer Lunches with Aurora Public Schools!
What a fun day! Kids from nearby Aurora neighborhoods and their families came to Hinkley High School to enjoy music, food samples, games, learning activities, a mini mobile pantry and a meal – maybe two! The event kicked off the Summer Food Service (SFSP) meal program, available across the state. Food Bank of the Rockies […]
Thank You Nationwide for Providing 140,000 Meals!
Nationwide is on our side! Food Bank of the Rockies is a grateful grant recipient once again. With Nationwide’s support through a generous grant, we’re able to provide 140,000 meals to hungry families. This gift will support children like “Farrah”. Farrah attends a school in north east metro Denver where more than 95% of the […]
Two Aurora Schools Recognize Food Bank of the Rockies
We’re thrilled Boston Elementary and Paris Elementary recognized FBR and our team for the work we do to support Communities in Schools. Both elementaries partner with FBR through our Totes of Hope® weekend food program, ensuring the 280 kids in their combined programs have nourishment when school meals aren’t available. Communities In Schools works directly […]