Making A Difference: Steamboat Comes Together for a Holiday Food Distribution

a pop-up mobile pantry

Food Bank of the Rockies recently partnered with Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation (SSRC), Boys & Girls Club of Northwest Colorado, Heart of Steamboat Church and Yampa Valley Community Foundation to offer a drive-through, pop-up mobile food pantry for community members facing food insecurity in Steamboat Springs and throughout the Yampa Valley. The food distribution […]

Governor Jared Polis Proclaims Sept. 9 as Hunger Action Day to Support Hunger Relief Efforts

Governor Polis inside the Western Slope distribution center, with a sign that says volunteer center on the back wall. Staff on both sides of him.

Governor Jared Polis issued an official proclamation declaring Tuesday, September 9, 2025, Hunger Action Day in Colorado. The proclamation was a joint effort with Food Bank of the Rockies and Feeding Colorado to raise awareness about food insecurity and inspire collective action and advocacy.  The proclamation highlights the reality that one in eight Coloradans experiences […]

Partnering Across our Community to Nourish Neighbors

Woman smiling holding a spaghetti squash inside a warehouse with produce behind her.

Without our amazing Hunger Relief Partners, Food Bank of the Rockies couldn’t accomplish even a fraction of our hunger-relief work. Their innovation, dedication, and creativity never cease to amaze us, and we’re excited to share more about one of our 800+ partners: the Community Food Bank of Grand Junction. Watch the video feature above to […]

The Impact of SNAP and Medicaid Reductions on our Neighbors

Volunteers surrounded by food and boxes at a mobile pantry distribution.

Early in July, Congress passed a budget reconciliation package that has been referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” Estimates show that this bill represents the largest reductions to SNAP and Medicaid in history — nearly $200 billion from SNAP (equating to roughly 6 billion meals per year) and more than $900 billion […]

Meet the 2025 Western Slope Volunteers of the Year

Large mountains in background with volunteers working in parking lot.

When we say we can’t do what we do without our dedicated, passionate, and hard-working volunteers, we mean it. Last year, volunteers donated more than 20,400 hours to Food Bank of the Rockies Western Slope. That’s equivalent to 10 full-time employees and an 89% increase in volunteer hours over the previous year — a truly […]

A Night With(out) Shines a Light on What It’s Like to Face Food Insecurity

Sign that says A Night with(out) and a Food Bank table in the background.

Guest blog by Sharon Sullivan I don’t mind spending a little more to purchase high-quality, nutritious foods because I value good health. Fortunately, thus far, I’ve been able to make that choice and haven’t had to skimp on the foods that I want for myself and family. So, when I was invited along with 80 […]