Dear Friends, These are incredibly difficult times with immense challenges impacting individuals, families, communities, and our entire country. Amidst the backdrop of an already devastating pandemic that continues to unfold across our nation and the world, we were shocked and saddened to witness the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, a tragedy preceded by too many other senseless killings of …
Food Bank of the Rockies Hires Erin Pulling as President and CEO
Food Bank of the Rockies is excited to announce Erin Pulling will join the organization January 14, 2019 as President and CEO. Pulling brings two decades of deep understanding around the complex issues of hunger and food insecurity from her work in the nonprofit food and nutrition field. Her passion for community engagement and core belief that volunteers, donors and …
Dear Friends – a farewell message from Kevin Seggelke
June 8 will be my last day as President and CEO of FBR as I officially retire. Time flies when you’re a part of doing good works and I wanted to share a few memories that stand out most for me over my career. During one of my first FBR experiences, serving dinner at a Kids Cafe, I’ll never forget …
We Count Our Blessings Every Day! A Message from our CEO
The Holidays. While some of us tend to get a little stressed with all the “goings on”, it’s still a time to be grateful for the many blessings in our lives. A friend recently pointed out to me how fortunate he is to have enough money, time and flexibility to deal with an untimely car repair. He told me …
A Message fro Kevin: Our Community Needs More Good Board Members
I firmly believe that it is important to give back to the communities we live in and, personally, it has been life changing. One way to give back is by serving on a board of directors for both large and small nonprofits. Serving on a board is an incredible opportunity to share one’s expertise and it’s very rewarding to help …
The Hands of Volunteers Touch Many Hearts! – A Message from Kevin Seggelke
Earl is 73, going blind and living on a fixed income. Next week, we’ll deliver a box of food that will nourish him and provide some peace of mind. That box is being filled today by Jeff and his friend Justin. They needed volunteer community service credits to graduate from high school and came to Food Bank of the Rockies …
We are Thankful for Each and Every One of You!
“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.” ~ Oscar Wilde Earlier this year, Food Bank of the Rockies had the pleasure of meeting young Hannah. This thoughtful five-year-old, barely taller than one of our food barrels, saved her allowance and brought in $12 to share with hungry kids. We gave her a tour, took her photo …
September is Hunger Action Month
I’m enjoying the last days of summer outdoors in our beautiful state, knowing soon it will be fall and before we know it, winter. As you enjoy the last few weeks of summer, please remember Hunger Action Month this September. If you’re one of the lucky ones, you only think about hunger when you read our newsletters or see a …
Kids are Counting on Us This Summer
A Message from Kevin Seggelke, President & CEO, Food Bank of the Rockies Summer is truly one of the best times to live in Colorado. The weather is not too hot or humid, the sun shines almost every day and the city, plains and mountains are incredible places to enjoy the great outdoors and all our state has to offer. …