When a community comes together, beautiful things grow! In this case, beautiful corn. Eight years ago, Mike Kosman and his family decided to share some of their land, resources and expertise to grow corn for the hungry. They reached out for support from the local community. Donations of seeds and offers from volunteers made the idea a reality – and …
Sacking Hunger Brings Families Hope!
We love it when the Broncos make sacks – especially when those sacks help feed hungry families! Today, we received a generous gift from Extraction Oil & Gas. Their “Sacking Hunger” promotion donates $1,000 for every Bronco sack. Last year’s 44 sacks will help provide 176,000 meals! Wow! Thank you Extraction Oil & Gas for helping us bring food and …
Thank You Nationwide Foundation!
Longtime supporter, Nationwide Foundation has once again stepped up to support our mission! We received a generous grant from Nationwide Foundation to help us in the way most needed the last two months of our fiscal year. This grant not only allowed us provide 140,000 meals, it also contributed to our recording setting year of distributing more than 70 million …
Mobile Pantries in Wyoming Get Help from Starbucks!
Food Bank of the Rockies’ mobile pantry program is 100% donor funded. We host mobile pantries throughout the 30 Colorado counties we support as well as the entire state of Wyoming. Recently, Food Bank of the Rockies was awarded a $10,000 gift from Starbucks to support our Wyoming efforts. These funds will help fund distributions throughout the summer. Hosting mobile …
Phyllis Volunteers at 91 and We Think She’s Amazing!
Food Bank of the Rockies’ driver Maurice told us about Phyllis, a remarkable woman he sees regularly at one of his distribution sites. When he expressed she was in her 90s and helped give out food boxes, we knew we had to meet her. Phyllis seems much younger than her 91 years. She’s legally blind, but you’d never know it …
It’s Red Nose Day!
With the generous support of millions of Americans, hundreds of celebrities, and key partners, Red Nose Day has raised nearly $150 million since launching in the U.S. in 2015. Funds raised are evenly split to support domestic and international programs that ensure children in need are safe, healthy, and educated. Food Bank of the Rockies has benefited from Red Nose …
Even in Affluent Suburbs, There’s a Need for Food Assistance
We met Lyndie at our mobile pantry in the suburbs south of Denver on a sunny April day. The area is considered a more affluent section of the city. Lyndie never expected she’d be in line to receive food. Her story shows us that hunger could happen in any community and isn’t always what most people picture. Lyndie and her …
Raising Grandkids through a Difficult Time – Andy’s Story
Andy, 68, a retired Marine, lives with his wife, daughter and his grandchildren. They’re helping their daughter and her two children, ages 7 and 9, get through a difficult time. They struggle to put food on the table and Andy is grateful for the help he receives from Food Bank of the Rockies’ mobile pantry. Andy not only picks …
Marvin and Virginia Volunteer 25 Years and Provide 20,000 Meals to their Community!
Marvin and Virginia are committed. After 67 years of marriage, they still hold hands, and it’s obvious they love each other very much. They also love to give back. For the past 25 years, Marvin and Virginia have volunteered almost every Wednesday at Food Bank of the Rockies. They earn food credit for Front Range Senior Resource Center, and after …
Hunger is Real in Rural Colorado
In the small Colorado town of Yuma, a long line of men, women, and children work their way into the fairgrounds to receive food from Food Bank of the Rockies’ mobile pantry. Mothers with babies in their arms wait patiently next to older adults, some in wheelchairs or using canes for mobility. The ages, ethnicities and situations differ among those …