Vance’s family knew hunger. Now he’s making a difference for hungry families.
Vance made a contribution in honor of his mother during our Mix 100 Marathon. We are so grateful not only for his contribution, but also for the touching story he shared with us. We think it illustrates the spirit of giving and wanted to share Vance’s story with all our supporters! I made this donation in […]
Wanda’s Story
It’s a bright, sunshiny day as the food bank van rolls down the street to a small home in central Denver. Peggy, FBR’s driver is coming to visit Wanda and bring monthly USDA commodities made possible through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) administered by FBR. She also brings other items including some fresh produce, bread and even […]
Food = Hope
Thank you to guest blogger Rhonda Richmond, EdD who shared her story about growing up in poverty. We were moved by what she shared and hope you will be too. My grandmother raised me in Denver, CO. She was a maid; a foster mother and she raised most of my siblings and cousins. It was […]
Rachel’s Story
Rachel watches her two granddaughters while her daughter works the night shift at a nearby hospital. Her partner works for $9 an hour and she receives $150 every two weeks while she looks for part-time work. Rent is high and Rachel and her partner struggle to pay the bills. The help she receives from Project Access […]
Mark’s Story – Holiday Hope
Mark volunteers at FBR’s Denver warehouse. He shared with us that just last winter, his family needed food assistance. His story is a great example of why our staff comes to work every day and how contributions to FBR truly change lives. After a serious car accident, Mark found himself unable to work. His family couldn’t […]
Colin
On a windy, sunny October afternoon, we met Colin and his daughter while they were picking up food at Chapel Hill Church, a member agency food pantry who relies on Food Bank of the Rockies for much of their food. His daughter reads quietly in a comfy chair while Colin, a soft-spoken, hard-working family man, […]
