Fresh Out of the Box: November 2020
For many, the holidays mean time with loved ones sharing good food. But this is not a typical holiday season. And during these challenging times, we’re coming together to ensure that every member of our community has access to nutritious food. In the past few weeks, Food Bank of the Rockies purchased 7,500 turkeys and […]
Wow! Thank You and Congratulations Bellco Credit Union!
Bellco Credit Union, a Colorado-based cooperative financial institution, has exemplified their commitment to ensuring Colorado families have the food they need by recently donating $50,000 to Food Bank of the Rockies. The announcement and check donation were made as part of a Bellco volunteer day where employees helped sort hundreds of pounds of food at […]
A Corny Tradition We Adore
When a community comes together, beautiful things grow! In this case, beautiful corn. Eight years ago, Mike Kosman and his family decided to share some of their land, resources and expertise to grow corn for the hungry. They reached out for support from the local community. Donations of seeds and offers from volunteers made the […]
Marvin and Virginia Volunteer 25 Years and Provide 20,000 Meals to their Community!
Marvin and Virginia are committed. After 67 years of marriage, they still hold hands, and it’s obvious they love each other very much. They also love to give back. For the past 25 years, Marvin and Virginia have volunteered almost every Wednesday at Food Bank of the Rockies. They earn food credit for Front Range […]
King Soopers Awards Food Bank of the Rockies’ Volunteer, Brad Crowe, their 2018 Zero Hero
Volunteers make Food Bank of the Rockies’ mission possible. Today we celebrated with our partner, King Soopers, as they presented Food Bank of the Rockies’ volunteer, Brad Crowe, with their 2018 Zero Hero award. The award is given annually to a team member, nominated by their peers, who gives back and makes a difference in […]
Food and Holiday Fun with Bellco and Boys and Girls Club
On a crisp December evening, kids at Boston Boys and Girls Club laugh and play. Some study. Some play games and use computers. When dinner is announced, everyone stops what they’re doing and hops into line. Turkey cheese burgers on whole grain buns, milk, potatoes and spiced hot apples, all prepared at Food Bank of […]