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 …
Paula
We recently met a real life ray of sunshine. Her name is Paula and she has a contagious happiness and glow about her. Traits so many people crave. For Paula, warmth and hope are second nature. She generously offered to share her story with us. Her real story. No fudging or sugar coating. Life and choices bring about hardship and …
Hillery
Picture this… you walk out of a routine doctor appointment with an unexpected diagnosis of prostate cancer. Shortly after undergoing treatment for the cancer your kidneys start shutting down and you’re immediately put on dialysis three times per week. You’re far too weak to work, let alone walk to the mailbox or drive. In the midst of all of these …
Denver Broncos Share Pam’s Story
The Denver Broncos recently met with FBR staff and Pam, a woman who regularly visits a FBR agency partner for food assistance, to film a short video vignette. This will be used on The Broncos’ “Be a Champion” website as well as on the jumbo tron during home games in November. We’re so grateful to Pam for sharing her family’s story and for reminding us …
Kris and Jorden
Kris and Jorden are students at a local school in Denver. What you wouldn’t know by looking at their beautiful smiles is that food isn’t easy to come by. Their mom was in a car accident, injuring her arm. She hasn’t been able to work, which has been hard on the family. Krist explains, “As long as I have my …
Delores
Like so many seniors, Delores struggles with diabetes. Thanks to the Totes of Hope-Senior program, she is able to receive food items needed on a daily basis. This resource helps supplement her pantry so she can afford the more expensive items needed to care for her health.
Carlene
Carlene has a story incredibly similar to so many other seniors. Her husband passed away, she lost her home, she lost a majority of her income and she now needs food assistance as a result. Carlene is so grateful for the Totes of Hope-Seniors program and for all hunger relief programs that exist to assist men and women just like her.
Miyo
You wouldn’t know from Miyo’s conagious smile and laugh that hunger is an concern in her life. She relies on our Totes of Hope-Senior program to help fill her pantry each month with items that are often too expensive to purchase. After losing her husband and dealing with muliple major health issues, Miyo came to a place where so many seniors find themselves. …