Hunger isn’t Always Visible
We met Mark volunteering with his company at our warehouse. Looking at this tall, athletic and successful business man, you’d never guess he was hungry throughout his entire childhood. People always ask him why he didn’t play sports as a kid. He tells us he couldn’t sustain physical activity due to lack of nutrition. “I […]
Jess will Volunteer at 200 Feeding America Food Banks!
Meet Jess Kurti. Jess was laid off from her job in 2012. While she was in a good financial position, many of her coworkers weren’t. She volunteered at her local food bank and learned that hunger was in more places than she ever expected. She made it her mission to volunteer at all 200 Feeding […]
Didrik’s Summer of Giving
Creative parenting and great kids are always inspiring. That’s why we wanted to share this heartwarming story of Fred and Didrik and how their innovation helped feed families this summer. Didrik, a thoughtful 16 year old, lives in Sweden with his mom for most of the year. He spent six weeks visiting his dad, Fred […]
Congratulations Bob Kelly – 2018 Betty Van Hook Award Winner
Each year, we present the Betty Van Hook Memorial Award to one of Food Bank of the Rockies’ outstanding volunteers who embodies Betty’s zeal, passion and commitment to our mission. Congratulations to our 2018 award winner, Bob Kelly! Bob started volunteering at FBR ten years ago to make an impact on hungry kids and their […]
Volunteers – We’re Counting on YOU to show up!
Your Presence Is Critical Have you ever been stood up for a lunch date or a meeting? You’re expecting someone to arrive but they don’t show. It’s frustrating, isn’t it? When individuals or groups schedule a volunteer shift and then they don’t show up, it’s more than just frustrating – it impacts our entire organization, […]
Chuck Johnson Recognized with the 2017 Betty Van Hook Award
Each year, we select one outstanding volunteer who exemplifies Betty’s enthusiasm, heart and commitment. We are pleased to present this year’s award to Chuck Johnson. Six years ago, Chuck was down on his luck. Unemployed and fighting depression, he sat in church one Sunday morning and noticed a flyer. His church could get additional […]