Why So Many Kids Face Hunger Over the Summer

Right now, 1 in 7 kids in Colorado faces food insecurity. Ensuring that children in our community have enough to eat is always a top priority for Food Bank of the Rockies, and meeting that need becomes especially top of mind during the summer months. Most people may not realize it due to summer being […]
Preparing to Support Our Western Slope Neighbors During Potential Wildfires

The Western Slope is all too familiar with wildfires. Even in non-drought years, wildfires are a perennial threat to our neighbors. Last year, as wildfires broke out in Meeker and Craig and forced residents to evacuate, Food Bank of the Rockies ensured people were nourished through a mobile pantry that provided emergency food and water to displaced individuals, families, and older adults. This year, with threats of […]
Q&A with our Food for Kids Manager, Kodi Phelps

As we’re ramping up for our summer programming, we wanted to give you a behind-the-scenes look into the Food for Kids program. To give you a peek behind the curtain, we asked Kodi Phelps, the manager of the Food for Kids program, a few questions about her role and what Food for Kids means to […]
Meet the 2026 Western Slope Volunteers of the Year

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and a time to recognize the individuals who make Food Bank of the Rockies’ work possible — and to celebrate the community they help build every day. Across our distribution center, mobile pantry sites, and Dehydrator Program, volunteers show up with dedication, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to helping our neighbors across […]
Meet the 2026 Denver Metro Volunteers of the Year

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and a time to recognize the individuals who make Food Bank of the Rockies’ work possible — and to celebrate the community they help build every day. Across our warehouses, distribution sites, and kitchen, volunteers show up with dedication, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to helping others. We are so grateful to all our volunteers who choose to […]
Volunteer Program Expands on the Western Slope

The volunteer program at Food Bank of the Rockies Western Slope is growing — and with that growth comes greater impact for neighbors facing hunger across the region. In response to rising need and increased community interest, Food Bank of the Rockies Western Slope has expanded volunteer opportunities in both scale and scope. What was […]