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 …
Kids Cafe Provides Meals for Araceli’s Family
Last week, we had the pleasure of meeting Araceli and her four beautiful children, Jennifer, Genaro, Jitzel and Marie. Through Aurora Community Connections after school program, the children enjoy fun and educational activities and receive a meal provided by Food Bank of the Rockies and Colorado Child and Adult Care Food Program. Araceli volunteers to help with the programs …
King Soopers Awards Food Bank of the Rockies’ Volunteer, Brad Crowe, their 2018 Zero Hero
Volunteers make Food Bank of the Rockies’ mission possible. Today we celebrated with our partner, King Soopers, as they presented Food Bank of the Rockies’ volunteer, Brad Crowe, with their 2018 Zero Hero award. The award is given annually to a team member, nominated by their peers, who gives back and makes a difference in Kroeger’s Zero Hunger, Zero Waste …
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 Slope Food Bank of the …
The Denver Post Season to Share Helps Provide 200,000 Meals to Food Bank of the Rockies!
We are thrilled to once again receive a $50,000 gift through The Denver Post Season to Share presented by Denver Active 20-30 Children’s Foundation! Since 1992, Season to Share has raised charitable donations that are matched and disbursed to local nonprofit organizations serving our neighbors in need. With these funds Food Bank of the Rockies will be able to provide …
We’re Grateful for the Colorado Agricultural Community’s Generous Contributions!
Today, we celebrated our farmers, ranchers and everyone who produces food in Colorado’s agricultural industry. On Ag Day at the Capitol, our food producers are recognized for their impact on our economy as well as their efforts to help hungry neighbors. This past year, Colorado’s agricultural community contributed the equivalent of roughly 27 million dollars – 13 million meals – …
Stories from the Shutdown
Friday, January 18, 2019 Food Bank of the Rockies distributed food to about 200 families at mobile pantries in Denver and Lakewood. At Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, what started out as a chilly morning quickly turned into a wet, sleeting experience as volunteers helped each visitor load produce, meat …
Welcome Sue Ellen Rodwick, Western Slope Food Bank of the Rockies’ New Branch Manager
Sue Ellen, a Colorado native, grew up in Colorado Springs. Five years ago, she moved to Fruita and absolutely loves living on the Western Slope. The family-oriented, small town atmosphere is ideal for raising her preschool-aged son. Sue Ellen brings nonprofit experience from managing Goodwill’s Grand Junction retail store. And she brings heartfelt compassion for WSFBR’s mission too. “When I …
Wishing a Fond Farewell and Happy Retirement to Starlene Collins, Western Slope Branch Manager
Starlene championed our fight against hunger and fed hope on the Western Slope for almost 20 years. As manager of our Western Slope branch (WSFBR), she led our growth in the community and her dedication is a big reason we’re providing more than 7.5 million meals to hungry families in the area. We’re sharing her message to the community and …