Partnering Across our Community to Nourish Neighbors
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
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
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
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 […]
Solar Power Helps Fulfill Food Bank of the Rockies’ Sustainability Goals
A rooftop solar array generates more than a quarter of all electricity consumed at Food Bank of the Rockies Western Slope Etkin Family Distribution Center in Grand Junction. In 2022, Atlasta Solar Center in Grand Junction installed 100 solar panels during the construction of the new 50,400-square-foot distribution center. Atlasta also added two electric vehicle […]
Partnering with Steamboat Ski Resort to Help Support Seasonal Workers and Reduce Food Insecurity
The 2024-25 ski season looked a little different this year for residents of Steamboat Springs: For the first time, Food Bank of the Rockies collaborated with Steamboat Ski Resort to host a series of pop-up mobile pantries for community members in the area. The initiative was made possible through a generous donation from Alterra Mountain […]