Vance made a contribution in honor of his mother during our Mix 100 Marathon. We are so grateful not only for his contribution, but also for the touching story he shared with us. We think it illustrates the spirit of giving and wanted to share Vance’s story with all our supporters! I made this donation in honor of my mother on …
Wanda’s Story
It’s a bright, sunshiny day as the food bank van rolls down the street to a small home in central Denver. Peggy, FBR’s driver is coming to visit Wanda and bring monthly USDA commodities made possible through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) administered by FBR. She also brings other items including some fresh produce, bread and even a bag of pet food for Wanda’s …
Food = Hope
Thank you to guest blogger Rhonda Richmond, EdD who shared her story about growing up in poverty. We were moved by what she shared and hope you will be too. My grandmother raised me in Denver, CO. She was a maid; a foster mother and she raised most of my siblings and cousins. It was not uncommon for there to …
Rachel’s Story
Rachel watches her two granddaughters while her daughter works the night shift at a nearby hospital. Her partner works for $9 an hour and she receives $150 every two weeks while she looks for part-time work. Rent is high and Rachel and her partner struggle to pay the bills. The help she receives from Project Access Resource Centers, a member agency …
Mark’s Story – Holiday Hope
Mark volunteers at FBR’s Denver warehouse. He shared with us that just last winter, his family needed food assistance. His story is a great example of why our staff comes to work every day and how contributions to FBR truly change lives. After a serious car accident, Mark found himself unable to work. His family couldn’t make ends meet on his …
Colin
On a windy, sunny October afternoon, we met Colin and his daughter while they were picking up food at Chapel Hill Church, a member agency food pantry who relies on Food Bank of the Rockies for much of their food. His daughter reads quietly in a comfy chair while Colin, a soft-spoken, hard-working family man, agrees to share his story …
Beverly
We met Beverly at the Salvation Army in Grand Junction where she was picking up food distributed through TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program), a program of the USDA. Beverly told us she’s in remission from a rare form of cancer. After intensive chemo treatments, her bones and blood are compromised and now, after a lifetime of helping others, she …
Congratulations Ron Torpy, Our 7 Everyday Hero!
When you think of heroes, you might visualize someone in uniform, maybe even someone wearing a cape and tights, but when the team at Food Bank of the Rockies thinks about a hero, we think about Ron Torpy, our long-time volunteers and truly a hero to the hungry in our community. Come visit our reclamation area Monday – Wednesday, and even a …
Dawn’s Story and Hungry Kids
Colorado weather is full of surprises. Spring break in Colorado could mean fun in the sun or playing in the snow. It could also mean hunger. Imagine not having the energy to run and play because you didn’t have any food to eat today. Sadly, there are children right here in our community who don’t have to imagine. School breaks …
Spring Break Can Be Heartbreaking for Hungry Kids
The clock springs forward and the days get longer. Green shoots pop up in the flower beds and the birds chirp a little louder, signaling a change in season. Today is the first day of spring and for most of us, it’s a happy shift to warmer weather. For many kids, it means a week off from school and a …