Easing Chronic Illnesses with the Food for Health Program
Food Bank of the Rockies’ Food for Health Program (formerly the Healthcare Box Program) started in 2022 with the goal of connecting people experiencing food insecurity and chronic health issues with weekly, nutrient-dense, medically tailored food boxes. In fiscal year 2023, the program partnered with five healthcare centers in the Denver metro area and provided […]
Western Slope Volunteer Opportunities Expand with a Certification Program to Operate Machinery
Dan Witt performs a variety of tasks at Food Bank of the Rockies Western Slope Etkin Family Distribution Center in Grand Junction, where he’s been volunteering twice weekly for the past year. Witt served nearly three decades as the director of food services for Pueblo County School District, so he’s accustomed to working with food […]
New Data Shows Significant Increases in Food Insecurity
Think for a moment about your family and friends. Picture their faces and consider the things you appreciate most about them. Then choose nine of them to hold in your mind. Young, old, new friend, life-long friend, child, partner, sibling: it can be anyone. Now, imagine that one of these people doesn’t have enough to […]
Food Bank of the Rockies’ Response to the Recently Proposed Farm Bill Draft
The significance of the farm bill in combating food insecurity in our region and across the United States cannot be overstated. As mentioned in our recent blog, more Americans than ever are struggling to put food on the table and are turning to food banks for help. Unfortunately, the proposed bill text the House Agriculture […]
Why the Farm Bill Matters for Hunger Relief
Update: Read Food Bank of the Rockies’ response to the recently proposed farm bill. While the phrase as written may make you think of soybean commodities and crop insurance, the farm bill is the single most important legislative tool in meeting the rising challenge of hunger and food insecurity in the U.S. The multi-year omnibus […]
Food Bank of the Rockies Honored as 2024 Large Nonprofit of the Year by Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
We are thrilled to share that the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce is honoring Food Bank of the Rockies as the 2024 Large Nonprofit of the Year. This award underscores our commitment to fostering a strong organizational culture, maintaining financial viability and success, and making a significant impact in our community. We are delighted to […]