Souper Way to Fight Hunger

As part of the nationwide NFL “Click for Cans” Promotion, Campbell's Chunky Soup donated 1,000 cans of soup to FBR and left it to our creative discretion how to distribute it. We wanted to do something fun & interesting with this gigantic donation and knew that getting kids involved was the clear choice.

The number of people in need is rising, given our economic situation. Approximately half of those served through FBR's hunger relief partner agencies are children. Many of these kids don’t know where their next meal will come from. A whole lot of Chunky Soup can definitely assist with this problem!

Here's what we did....the soup was delivered to the kids at The Denver Broncos Boys & Girls Club where they divided into 3 teams and spent the evening creating football related structures. Not an easy task we were told...lots of cans tumbling to the ground! The next day, Denver Broncos staff, including former Bronco, Billy Thompson, volunteered their time to judge the festivities and Bronco related prizes were awarded to the kids. The "Invescan" Field (clever) won top ratings, although all three were fabulous and very creatively crafted. FBR brought Gatorade & spicy Cheetos for the kids to chow on following the festivities. The soup will be used for the kids at the club!

Thanks to Campbell's Chunky Soup, the Denver Broncos & The Broncos Boys & Girls Club for partnering on a fun event!

Hunger Relief...One Chicken at a Time

What recently brought together FBR & Kroenke Sports staff, Colorado Rapids players, over 30 hunger relief organizations & a slew of dedicated volunteers? Chicken. A whole bunch of chicken.


For the past 4 years Lift Up America has partnered with Tyson Foods Inc. & Kroenke Sports to help bring the gift of food to the less fortunate in Metro Denver. This donation of 15 tons of chicken is definitely one that FBR & select partner agencies get excited about!



This is how it works....a Tyson truck arrives at a Kroenke stadium, loaded with endless pallets of chicken. Representatives from Lift Up America, the Mayor's office, FBR, Tyson Chicken & Kroenke Sports speak about the importance of what's happening that day. By that point, hunger relief agencies have lined up their trucks in the parking lot, waiting to be filled with much needed chicken. For the next few hours FBR staff, athletes & volunteers load the chicken in each waiting truck. The agencies drive away and serve that chicken to neighbors in need. It's a whirlwind of a day...a really good whirlwind.





This year's event went off without a hitch on October 21st at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Colorado Rapids players and mascot were on hand to assist the efforts. Thanks to everyone involved in making this another awesome year!

Savannah

Hot was an understatement. But temperatures pushing 100 didn’t stop folks from coming out to the Produce and Health Fair in Northglenn this summer. Before the fair opened at 9:00 a.m., the line was already reaching beyond the block and around the corner. People were waiting for healthy food – food they could not otherwise afford. Volunteers scurried to ready the pallets of bananas, carrots, plums, bread and yogurt provided by FBR. Gardeners had also donated some lettuce and tomatoes. As people reached the food, we asked them their stories. Let me introduce Savannah.

This young woman was expecting her first child any day. “I just registered for food stamps,“ she says, “and that’s how I found out about this fair. There’s some good information here on nutrition and fruits and veggies. I’m also going to get the car seat checked for safety before the baby comes.” After the baby arrives Savannah plans to take six weeks off -unpaid. “My boyfriend works too, but without my income, we can’t cover the bills. My mom was just laid off from a tech company, so she's not able to help us. She's struggling herself. Without programs like this one, we'd have more credit card debt or worse, we just wouldn't eat every day. This baby needs nutrition. I wouldn't be able to provide that for him or her.”

Mixing Murder & Fighting Hunger

Flashback to Sakic Celebrity Classic

2008 proved to be another outstanding year for the Joe Sakic Celebrity Classic. This year's sold out tournament drew Avalanche players, coaches & executives, Susie Wargin, Marc Moser, Jake Schroeder and many other generous supporters of FBR. Golfers enjoyed a gourmet breakfast before hitting the links. After the conclusion of a picture perfect day on the course, dinner & an award presentation wrapped up the day.

This video has been "in the works" for some time now. Our apologies for those who have been on the edge of their seats awaiting its arrival. Special thanks to Joe & Debbie, RE/MAX & Sanctuary & all our sponsors for your constant dedication and support of our fight against hunger.

Goblins and Ghouls Have a Bloody Good Time Volunteering at Food Bank of the Rockies!

On Friday, September 26, twelve terrifying characters from area haunted houses descended on Food Bank of the Rockies to kick off the opening of their venues and promote a community food drive benefiting FBR.
A green-eyed psychiatric patient, a grandpa not-so-fresh from the crypt, a scarecrow that would actually scare you, a few bloody beauties and several other horrific figures teamed up to pack 960 pounds of community food boxes. It was both heartwarming and spine tingling to see these monstrous volunteers in action. If visitors dare to enter one of these frightening venues, they can save $1 off admission and lessen the fear of hunger by donating non-perishable goods at the door. More information on participating houses can be found at hauntedratings.com.