From Volunteers to Best Friends: Denver7 Everyday Heroes Give Back through Food Bank of the Rockies
From Denver7 What started as an opportunity to give back has blossomed into a life-long friendship for two Food Bank of the Rockies volunteers. Every Wednesday, Margaret Locke and Debra Persico pack food and supplies for Coloradans in need. “Some days we’re packing for preschools. Some days we’re packing for senior centers. Some days we […]
Want to Do Good While Feeling Good? Volunteer!
The importance of volunteers in fulfilling Food Bank of the Rockies’ mission cannot be overstated, especially in the early months of the year when volunteerism drops off significantly. At the same time, heating bills, unexpected illnesses, and other difficulties are on the rise, making it even more challenging for many of our neighbors to afford […]
One Volunteer on Why He Gives Back — And Thinks You Should, Too
When Elijah Quinones was a teenager, he witnessed many of life’s challenges firsthand. During a whirlwind of change that he had no control over, he wasn’t able to attend high school often and felt like there was nothing he could do to better his situation. “I felt like, oh, I guess this is how it […]
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 […]
Meet the 2024 Volunteers of the Year
When we say we can’t do what we do without our dedicated, hard-working volunteers, we aren’t exaggerating. Last year, volunteers donated more than 129,500 hours, equal to 62 full-time employees. That’s a 22% increase in volunteer hours over the previous year — a truly incredible gift of time, energy, and compassion. We are so grateful […]
Volunteering as a Family
For many people, the definition of “family” extends far beyond immutable factors like biology, genes, and history. Instead, family is defined through intentions and actions. Families grow beyond blood relations to include dear friends and cherished neighbors who seek to connect, serve, and uplift. Community is seen as an extension of family and these people […]
