You Can Help Fill a Truck with Produce Thanks to a Matching Gift From CoBank
September is Hunger Action Month and Food Bank of the Rockies wants to support families facing hunger by distributing more fresh, nutritious produce. Often, families struggling with finances don’t have the money to buy healthy, wholesome food. With your help we can make sure these families have access to fresh fruits and vegetables. Now through […]
Hunger Doesn’t Take a Break and Neither Do Our Friends at Mile High Disc Golf Club!
Helping the Hungry is Disc-y Business Several years ago, these wonderful disc golfers set out to make a difference with their annual Ice Bowl, raising funds to help us feed our hungry neighbors. When members of their club came in to present their check, they noticed our Million Meals Club. This club recognizes supporters who […]
Brighton Vacation Bible School Kids Feed Hope!
Who says you’re too young to make a difference? Certainly that’s not the case for students at Brighton United Methodist Church’s Vacation Bible School. VBS coordinator Deb Freidholm, shared with the students how the church participates in the Totes of Hope® program for kids in need in the community and how it’s important to give […]
Sister Act
Sierra and Audrey Not wanting to be outdone by little sister Audrey, featured in this post, 7 year old Sierra, along with her sister, held a “fabulous Spring Celebration”, asking guests to bring food and fund donations to their party, even creating an invitation with Food Bank of the Rockies’ logo. The family stopped by […]
We Love it When Kids Give Back!
Food Bank of the Rockies was delighted to be invited to the graduation ceremony at Patterson Elementary School in Jefferson County. The 3rd graders at Patterson learned about economics and giving back. They hosted a Teddy Bear Tea. The kids made Teddy Bears in art class and had the option of allowing their Teddy Bears […]
40,000 More Meals for the New Year Thanks to PCL Construction Denver!
Much of Colorado’s economy is booming. But not everyone is experiencing this tremendous growth. For many in our community, earning enough to put food on the table is still a struggle. And in our service area, where oil and gas are key industries for good paying jobs, many families are experiencing lay-offs and reduced wages. […]