Getting to Know More of Our Western Slope Neighbors
Across the Western Slope right now, 1 in 8 people — including 1 in 7 kids — face food insecurity. That’s the highest rate of hunger in over 10 years and a reality that affects not only every county across the Western Slope, but every county in our state and nation. None of us can […]
7-Year-Old Helps to Provide 1,500 Meals
https://youtu.be/WDtDos5uAbo?si=wICUmvoecey-CIB0 Noah’s Giving Table is a charity organization run by seven-year-old Noah. Noah recently sponsored Food Bank of the Rockies’ Family Volunteer Night on the Western Slope. Noah runs a lemonade/hot cocoa stand, and the money he generates from his hard work goes to local organizations and nonprofits, which in turn goes to people in the […]
El Pomar Recognizes Food Bank of the Rockies with Metro Award for Excellence
Food Bank of the Rockies received the Metro Award for Excellence from the El Pomar Foundation on October 30, 2024. This award recognizes organizations that serve their communities with distinction. We are very grateful for their support in ensuring everyone has access to nutritious food. Other organizations recognized at the event include Mt. Carmel Wellness […]
Why a New Five-Year Farm Bill is Critical Right Now
It has been six years since a multi-year farm bill was passed by Congress, and a new farm bill is sorely overdue. What is the farm bill, and why does it matter for hunger relief? The farm bill is meant to set national agriculture and food policy for five-year periods in order to support the […]
The Importance of a Heart-Healthy Diet
In our national conversation about what it means to eat nutritiously and take care of our bodies, concepts like “eating a healthy, balanced diet” are often far more complex than simply avoiding the consumption of certain foods deemed “bad.” When all conversations about nourishing ourselves are reduced to “just make healthier choices,” we overlook how […]
Hunger Action Month 2024: Top Ways to Nourish Your Community
At Food Bank of the Rockies, we take action against hunger in our community every day, week, and month of the year. With September being Hunger Action Month®, we’re extending this call to action to each of you. Whether it’s through a monetary donation or the donation of time through volunteering, every dollar and hour […]