Beverly
We met Beverly at the Salvation Army in Grand Junction where she was picking up food distributed through TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program), a program of the USDA. Beverly told us she’s in remission from a rare form of cancer. After intensive chemo treatments, her bones and blood are compromised and now, after a […]
Congratulations Ron Torpy, Our 7 Everyday Hero!
When you think of heroes, you might visualize someone in uniform, maybe even someone wearing a cape and tights, but when the team at Food Bank of the Rockies thinks about a hero, we think about Ron Torpy, our long-time volunteers and truly a hero to the hungry in our community. Come visit our reclamation area Monday […]
Dawn’s Story and Hungry Kids
Colorado weather is full of surprises. Spring break in Colorado could mean fun in the sun or playing in the snow. It could also mean hunger. Imagine not having the energy to run and play because you didn’t have any food to eat today. Sadly, there are children right here in our community who don’t […]
Spring Break Can Be Heartbreaking for Hungry Kids
The clock springs forward and the days get longer. Green shoots pop up in the flower beds and the birds chirp a little louder, signaling a change in season. Today is the first day of spring and for most of us, it’s a happy shift to warmer weather. For many kids, it means a week […]
Paula
We recently met a real life ray of sunshine. Her name is Paula and she has a contagious happiness and glow about her. Traits so many people crave. For Paula, warmth and hope are second nature. She generously offered to share her story with us. Her real story. No fudging or sugar coating. Life and […]
Hillery
Picture this… you walk out of a routine doctor appointment with an unexpected diagnosis of prostate cancer. Shortly after undergoing treatment for the cancer your kidneys start shutting down and you’re immediately put on dialysis three times per week. You’re far too weak to work, let alone walk to the mailbox or drive. In the […]
