Tomorrow, May 21, is Red Nose Day. Did you know about half the food Food Bank of the Rockies distributes will feed children? We benefit from Red Nose Day and this year the event is going virtual. You can get a digital red nose by contributing to the event here. This change allows everyone to do their part to stay …
Together, we are changing lives and making a big impact on our neighbors facing food insecurity during this crisis
Food Bank of the Rockies distributed more food to more people in the past two months than in any two-month period in our history. We’re finding ways to navigate the ever-changing landscape of this pandemic. Here’s a summary of our efforts over the past nine weeks: We temporarily changed our distribution system, creating a strategic emergency support team of food …
We are meeting this difficult time head-on!
These are challenging times as many of our friends and neighbors face lost wages and the hard decision of how to provide for themselves and their families. Over the past few weeks our community, our partners, and our organization have persevered through unprecedented challenges. Food Bank of the Rockies has restructured the way we operate to ensure our programs and …
COVID-19 won’t stop us from nourishing our neighbors!
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 …