A New Distribution Center for the Western Slope
Food Bank of the Rockies’ new distribution center on the Western Slope is now open. The Etkin Family Distribution Center, located in Grand Junction, offers greater storage capacity compared to the Food Bank’s previous distribution center in Palisade, allowing for both an increase in volume and efficiency for food distribution to neighbors experiencing food insecurity. […]
Turning Lived Experience into Generosity
For three years after she was honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force in the 1990s, Melanie lived on the edge of hunger and food insecurity. When her circumstances improved and she was able to help others, she did so in part by donating food to one of Food Bank of the Rockies’ mobile pantries […]
Inflation Inflicts a Historic Shift on Food Bank of the Rockies’ Purchasing Power
Inflation is currently at a 40-year high — a hard reality that impacts all of us every day. While it’s something that affects each of us, for some of our neighbors, the hardships caused by inflation are much more severe. They are left with incredibly challenging choices, including: Do I pay my bills or do […]
Helping Communities Grow One Seed at a Time
In order to fulfill our mission of meeting people wherever and however they need us, Food Bank of the Rockies this past year partnered with Ekar Farm in Denver to source seeds to distribute to 11 partners across Colorado and Wyoming. Overseeing this effort was Emma Alanis, program and outreach manager at Ekar Farm, and […]
Feeding Families All Summer Long
Fridays are superhero day at Leawood Elementary School. As soon as the bell rings, kids with colorful costumes flood out the doors as their teachers — many of whom are also festively outfitted — wave goodbye. While they aren’t dressed like it, the real superheroes of the day are the Kiwanis Club of Columbine volunteers […]
Western Slope Etkin Family Distribution Center Update
Back in January, we talked with Western Slope Director Sue Ellen Rodwick about the important role the new Western Slope Etkin Family Distribution Center will play in helping end hunger across the Western Slope. It’s been almost six months since we broke ground on the building, so we checked in with Rodwick as well as […]