Yard House - Round It Up America!

We're so proud to partner with Yard House - Round It Up America!  Just last week we accepted an outstanding gift of $10,000 as a result of their national promotion.  Customers are invited to round up their Yard House bill to the nearest dollar with the proceeds benefiting Food Bank of the Rockies and other food banks around the country.  This $10,000 check is over $2,000 more than last year's gift!  Thanks to Yard House for their support of FBR!  40,000 meals will be provided as a result of your generosity.

Pam, Damian and Family

Pam's husband works full time as a tow truck driver.  She babysits in their home.  They have 3 sons and they both work hard.  Very hard.  But it's not enough to pay the bills, pay their mortgage, buy food and pay for insurance for the family.  They can't do it all, no matter how hard they try and how determined they are to make it on their own.  We met Pam at a local food pantry where she goes to get food, knowing she'll be treated with respect and dignity.  The pantry meets one of their basic and most essential needs and allows them to focus on paying their mortgage and keeping the lights on.  Insurance is offered through her husband's employer, but at a cost they can't afford right now.  When we met them, Damian had a nasty cold , but as Pam explains, "Who's willing to see a child who comes uninsured?"  Unless it's an emergency, they're left without good options.

And yet Pam and Damian smile genuine smiles.  Their family focuses on giving back to those who are supporting them through this trying time.  She wants her boys to grow up with an appreciation for lending a hand to their community.

Click here for Pam's first hand account of what lead her family to needing food assistance.  We think you'll agree that it's worth your time and it's worth sharing.

Congresswoman DeGette Making a Difference

We were honored to host Congresswoman DeGette and a group of her staff at our warehouse this month.  The congresswoman sits on our Celebrity Council and is wholeheartedly invested in our cause of fighting hunger and feeding hope.  Volunteers are desperately needed this time of year, so their willingness and interest in spending a few hours with us was welcomed.  They pulled orders for our agency partners and put a significant dent in the work that needed to get accomplished that day.

THANK YOU to Congresswoman DeGette and her gracious staff!  We appreciate everything you do to give back to the community you represent.

Fighting Hunger for the Love of Football

The Super Bowl is readily approaching!  Like all of Denver, we're pumped to be heading into the second round of the playoffs.  And that's worth celebrating!  In line with gearing up for the Super Bowl, we all have the opportunity to fight hunger for the love of football and the NFL.  Help Taste of the NFL kick hunger this football season by participating in the Kick Hunger Challenge!   The General Mills Foundation has scored first with their incredible donation of $100,000. Now the challenge is on across the country!

Taste of the NFL and the General Mills Foundation are challenging all football fans to help raise enough money to match this initial donation. That would total $200,000, or 1.2 million meals, to help end hunger in our country.  Food Bank of the Rockies needs your help!  If you have $10 burning a hole in your pocket, please consider donating to the cause. 100% of that donation will be given to Food Bank of the Rockies! 
The title of “Kick Hunger Challenge Champion” will be announced during Super Bowl week and we would LOVE Denver to be given that title!  Together we can help feed one in seven Coloradans who struggle with hunger every day.  It's crunch time.  We're currently at $1,140 and would love to reach $5,000!    Please take the challenge today and spread the word!!!!

Click HERE to make your donation today.

Broe Group Giving Back

Special THANKS to Broe Group, who recently gifted us with a check for $35,730!  Pat Broe did a 5 to 1 match for his employees and the results showed just how generous one company can be!  Their gift will provide nearly 143,000 meals for our neighbors in need!  Awesome.

Bill and Billy

We met Bill Sr. and Billy at Crossroads Church Pantry a couple weeks back.  Bill Sr. recently injured his back for the 3rd time working at a lumber yard and was told by his doctor that he needs a change of vocation. His wife works full time to help support the family. They've been waiting for 30 days for his workers comp to kick in, but haven't started receiving checks yet. He and his wife looked at each other that morning and realized that it was time to reach out for help. So, after a pep talk from his wife, he walked through the doors of this pantry and asked for help for the first time. He said it was the most humbling and the most difficult thing he has ever had to do.

Never did he and his wife think that they’d find themselves asking for assistance. In fact, a number of months ago, they started a foundation to help people with clothing and food. Now they’re the ones needing help and have put their foundation goals on hold. Bill holds on to his faith and is confident that someday he’ll use this humbling experience as a story of growth and hope. He is so in awe and grateful at what he was able to take home for his family as a result of FBR. Both Bills walked away with smiles and we walked away humbled by a story that is so close to home.

Watch Bill Sr.'s story below....

Paul Stastny's Take on Colorado Gives Day

Our Avalanche friend, Paul's, message to our supporters on Colorado Gives Day.....

"I’ve recently joined forces with Food Bank of the Rockies as a part of their Celebrity Council. The work this organization does to fight hunger in Colorado is remarkable. There are a ton of worthy charities in our state, but I couldn’t think of a more beneficial cause than feeding our neighbors. Everyone deserves to eat.  The food bank makes sure that folks have food on their tables for every meal.


I'm sure you've heard references to Colorado Gives Day over the past week. Community First Foundation has partnered with FirstBank again in an effort to aid local non profits. FirstBank is committing $500,000 to match donations made on December 6th. Last year, this entire campaign raised an outstanding $8.7 million. Food Bank of the Rockies pulled in over $80,000 of that total, which will provide over 320,000 meals for our neighbors in need. For one day, that’s pretty amazing.
On December 6th, Colorado Gives Day is offering the opportunity for all of us to give back to Food Bank of the Rockies and I urge you to consider a gift to this worthy charity. Every dollar donated turns into 4 meals and 96 cents of every dollar goes directly to their programs. On behalf of my friends at Food Bank of the Rockies, I want to thank you for doing your part to fight hunger and feed hope in Colorado! I’m proud to be a part of this generous and loyal community."

Click here on December 6th to donate!