Boosting Fresh Produce Distribution Across the Western Slope
Colorado State University’s Western Colorado Research Center had a problem with surplus fruit. Food Bank of the Rockies was looking for more fresh produce. The solution? A mutually beneficial, community-focused solution. “Each year, we have about 30,000 pounds of excess fruit that must be harvested and distributed in a matter of weeks,” said Amanda McQuade, […]
Q&A with Western Slope Director Sue Ellen Rodwick on the New Western Slope Etkin Family Distribution Center
Food Bank of the Rockies achieved a major benchmark last year on the Western Slope, distributing more food to more people across our service area than any other time since the organization expanded to serve this region 23+ years ago. While we are immensely proud to have over 145 dedicated Hunger Relief Partners that enabled […]
Nourishing the Western Slope Through Mobile Pantries
A long line of cars snakes around Rifle Middle School’s parking lot on a Saturday morning, waiting for the weekly mobile pantry to begin. A few people get out of their cars to say hi to neighbors who are also waiting in line; kids play in the shade while their parents chat nearby. One of […]
Meet Sue Ellen Rodwick, Director of Food Bank of the Rockies’ Western Slope Distribution Center
When Sue Ellen Rodwick applied to be the director of Food Bank of the Rockies’ Western Slope Distribution Center, she knew it was the perfect position for her. Not only because of her professional experience, which spanned from food distribution to management positions at Goodwill of Colorado, but also because of her personal experience: When […]
Palisade: Our Home in the Western Slope
The Western Slope region of Colorado lies west of the Continental Divide. And since 2012, Food Bank of the Rockies’ Western Slope Branch has operated from Palisade. From distributing grocery boxes to older adults in town with support from Palisade Sunrise Rotary to hosting events as members of the Palisade Chamber of Commerce, we have […]
Western Slope Food Bank of the Rockies Helps Low Income Older Adults
Western Slope Food Bank of the Rockies Now Provides Nourishing Food Boxes to Seniors at the Palisade Warehouse Every Third Thursday! Western Slope Food Bank of the Rockies will be distributing food boxes for low-income seniors on Thursday, April 18, 2019 and every third Thursday to follow, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm at Western […]