A New Strategic Plan Directs Our Path Toward Food Security for All
Earlier this year, after months of comprehensive pro bono consultation from McKinsey & Company and hundreds of conversations with and surveys of donors, board members, and community partners, Food Bank of the Rockies launched a new strategic plan that will guide our work through the lens of five key pillars. Two of the pillars — […]
Food Banks and Food Pantries: How Do They Work (and What’s the Difference)?
While the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, the truth of the matter is that food banks and food pantries are actually different types of organizations that both play a pivotal role in helping relieve hunger. The confusion around these terms can stem from the fact that food banks and food pantries often work hand-in-hand to […]
Sustaining Her Family No Matter the Hurdles
Two hours before her local mobile pantry opened for the morning, Mara pulled into the parking lot and secured her place in line. While her husband works full-time, Mara also works: taking care of their children and researching all available resources to help their family get by; her husband’s salary is just enough so that […]
Loneliness and Health: Food Insecurity Can Hit Hard for Adults Living Alone
A solitary lifestyle may suit some people, but many people living by themselves suffer from loneliness, health problems, and issues with obtaining enough food. In those circumstances, services provided by Food Bank of the Rockies, such as Mobile Pantries and EverGreen Boxes™ for older adults, a program of Everyday Eats, can be critical in maintaining […]
The First Time She Needed Food Assistance: Client Shares Her Experience
At the start of the pandemic, Cindy’s father passed away and she retired early to care for her mother. Both Cindy and her mother are now on a fixed income and feeling the pinch of inflation. To help make ends meet, they’ve been getting food from LIFT-UP Food Pantry (a Hunger Relief Partner of Food […]
Meet the 2023 Volunteers of the Year
When we say we can’t do what we do without our dedicated, hard-working volunteers, we couldn’t be more serious. Last year, volunteers donated 100,600 hours across our distribution centers. That’s the equivalent of more than 4,190 days and $3 million in in-kind support — a truly incredible gift of time, energy, and compassion. We […]