Due to the Coronavirus, we anticipate needing to feed double the number of clients than usual for at least three to six months. Food Bank of the Rockies is working hard to appropriately and safely meet the need before us. This past week we created an entirely new operational model based on the need to feed as many neighbors in …
Thank You Albertsons Companies Foundation!
Mom always said breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Teachers agree! Sadly, for 1 in 7 children in Colorado, food insecurity could mean skipping this vital meal. Since 2016, Food Bank of the Rockies has receiving generous funding from Hunger Is, a grant from Albertsons Companies Foundation. These funds have allowed us to provide more than 250,000 …
Thank You for Making our Important Work Possible in 2019!
Because you care, Food Bank of the Rockies can distribute more than 155,000 meals every day. In fiscal 2019, you helped us provide over 56 million meals to more than 500,000 people who struggle to make ends meet. We can only nourish our community with the support of our donors, volunteers, and community partners. Thank you! We are grateful for …
Tom and Ed’s Light Show – 11 Years of Sharing Holiday Joy and Meals for the New Year
While watching Super Bowl XL, Tom and Ed saw a commercial featuring a house decorated with dancing lights that moved to the beat of the music. Ed looked over at Tom and said, “We could do that!” Tom and Ed both have a passion for holiday lights and enjoyed decorating for the holiday spirit as children. They decorated their Arvada …
KBCO Studio C, Volume 31 – Feeding Our Neighbors through Music!
For 31 years, KBCO has created annual compilations from generous local and national artists. The artists donate their music and proceeds from sales help our community with contributions to Boulder County Aids Project (BCAP) and Food Bank of the Rockies. Since 2009, proceeds have helped Food Bank of the Rockies provide 800,000 meals for men, women and children facing hunger. …
Wow! Thank You and Congratulations Bellco Credit Union!
Bellco Credit Union, a Colorado-based cooperative financial institution, has exemplified their commitment to ensuring Colorado families have the food they need by recently donating $50,000 to Food Bank of the Rockies. The announcement and check donation were made as part of a Bellco volunteer day where employees helped sort hundreds of pounds of food at the food bank’s Denver warehouse. …
Helping to Serve Those Who’ve Served Our Country
It’s staggering to think that veterans live in one of every five households served by the Feeding America network. While we don’t know the exact number of veteran’s served by Food Bank of the Rockies and our partners, we do know many need food assistance. We are proud to serve those who risked the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. Thank …
Ways to Help in November
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. We get lots of calls from people wanting to help us serve Thanksgiving dinner. What some people don’t know about Food Bank of the Rockies is that we don’t actually serve any meals at our warehouse. If you’ve never visited, here’s a fun video to give you and idea of how we feed our …
When it Comes to Feeding Kids, Food Bank of the Rockies doesn’t Monkey Around!
Imagine trying to study and only being able to focus on the pangs of hunger. Sadly, one in seven children in Colorado don’t have to imagine. They live in food insecure households, and sometimes worry where they’ll find there next meal. Food Bank of the Rockies shares almost half the food we distribute with children. It’s our mission to ensure …
Two Wheels and a Big Heart – Richie Crowley brings healthy food to Colorado
Richie Crowley rode his bike to our warehouse on September 10. That might not sound like a big deal, until you learn Richie came to Denver from Boston, via Brooklyn, Cleveland and St. Louis. He’s on his way to Las Vegas and eventually to his final destination, Los Angeles. His Wellness Ride, sponsored by Veestro, provided more than 300 healthy, …