Tag: Food Bank
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Aurora police, Food Bank of the Rockies team up to provide food, resources for families
The Aurora Police Department, Food Bank of the Rockies, area school districts and several nonprofits are teaming up to provide 1,000 families with resources to last throughout the summer. Food, baby supplies, pet food and summer activity packs will be distributed to the Aurora families at Overland High School at 12400 E. Jewell Ave. on…
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Food Bank of the Rockies delivers as demand surges
When the pandemic landed full force in Colorado in March, the Food Bank of the Rockies faced the double blow of losing almost all its volunteers and trying to meet demand that was already starting to spike. “The volunteer groups came to a screeching halt in March,” said Erin Pulling, president and CEO, of the…
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NEWS | Food Bank of the Rockies
When the pandemic landed full force in Colorado in March, the Food Bank of Rockies faced the double blow of losing almost all its volunteers and trying to meet demand that was already starting to spike. Despite the increase in demand, the food bank has delivered, increasing their space and creating new shifts for volunteers.…
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As COVID-19 continues to ravage through communities local food banks and pantries are ready to lend a helping hand this Thanksgiving
Families and individuals across Colorado are struggling with hunger more than ever before. A statewide survey conducted by Hunger Free Colorado found that the hunger rate within the state has tripled since March. And although day-to-day operations have changed drastically for organizations such as Food Bank of the Rockies (FBOTR) and partner organizations like Integrated…