1.31.2012

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.

1.25.2012

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.

1.05.2012

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.