Thank You Ardent Mills and Sponsors!

Janie Gianotsos Food & Fund Drive, Newsy, Thank You

New single-day fundraising record makes 800,000 meals possible! We’re so grateful for our friends at  Ardent Mills, the premier flour-milling and ingredient company headquartered right here in Denver! This amazing organization joined forces with many of its vendors, suppliers and carriers to contribute $200,000 for Food Bank of the Rockies with its fourth annual Colorado charity golf tournament, held at …

Walmart’s “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” Campaign Provides 1.2 Million Meals to Food Bank of the Rockies!

Janie Gianotsos Uncategorized

Food Bank of the Rockies, Walmart and Feeding America® are extending their thanks to everyone who helped raise 230 million meals nationwide for families who struggle with food insecurity as part of the 5th annual “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” Campaign this April. Because the tremendous support from our local community, more than 1.2 million meals will be distributed in Food …

Thank You Nationwide for Providing 140,000 Meals!

Janie Gianotsos Faces of Hunger, Newsy, Thank You

Nationwide is on our side! Food Bank of the Rockies is a grateful grant recipient once again. With Nationwide’s support through a generous grant, we’re able to provide 140,000 meals to hungry families. This gift will support children like “Farrah”. Farrah attends a school in north east metro Denver where more than 95% of the students receive free and reduced …

Two Aurora Schools Recognize Food Bank of the Rockies

Janie Gianotsos Faces of Food Bank, Faces of Hunger, Kung Food Fighters, Newsy

We’re thrilled Boston Elementary and Paris Elementary recognized FBR and our team for the work we do to support Communities in Schools. Both elementaries partner with FBR through our Totes of Hope® weekend food program, ensuring the 280 kids in their combined programs have nourishment when school meals aren’t available. Communities In Schools works directly with schools, building relationships that …

Congratulations Bob Kelly – 2018 Betty Van Hook Award Winner

Janie Gianotsos Events, Faces of Food Bank, Newsy, Thank You, Volunteer Opportunities

Each year, we present the Betty Van Hook Memorial Award to one of Food Bank of the Rockies’ outstanding volunteers who embodies Betty’s zeal, passion and commitment to our mission. Congratulations to our 2018 award winner, Bob Kelly! Bob started volunteering at FBR ten years ago to make an impact on hungry kids and their families. You’ll find Bob helping …

Vision and a Volvo Filled with Bread Launched the Way for Colorado’s Largest Human Services Nonprofit

Janie Gianotsos Faces of Food Bank, Faces of Hunger, Newsy

It’s astounding how a big vision and taking the first small steps to make it happen can lead to exactly what you imagine. When we began researching the food bank’s history to commemorate our 40th anniversary, we found a photocopy of a letter Governor Dick Lamm sent to Kathy Hackwith Groth, lauding her efforts to start the Colorado Food Clearing …

Life Can Change in an Instant – Alice’s Story

Janie Gianotsos Faces of Hunger

Alice shared her story with us while volunteering at our Denver warehouse.  Eight years ago, her husband, an insurance adjuster, fell off a roof and suffered serious permanent injuries including a traumatic brain injury.  Suddenly they went from a dual income family to Alice being the sole supporter.  “In an instant, everything changed,” Alice tears up. “I had no idea …