Red

Red explained to us that sometimes during the month food runs low. After the bills are paid, there's not much money left for basic necessities like food. "It’s really helpful to come to a place like this pantry. Fresh food is what I can’t afford, so I can get it here. I've worked since I was 12 and due to physical problems, I can’t work anymore. SSI isn’t enough to afford everything I need to survive."

Grainger Steps Up to the Plate in a Major Way

The Grainger Foundation donated $55,000 to the Food Bank of the Rockies this past weekend in support of its mission to provide food supplies to more than 1,100 hunger-relief programs throughout Colorado. Each $1 donation to Food Bank of the Rockies provides four meals. This grant will help supply 220,000 meals for Coloradoans in need! The donation was recommended by Robert Rogers, Randy Kopp, and Joel Hicks, Branch Managers of W.W. Grainger, Inc.’s Denver-area locations. Rogers, Kopp and Hicks presented the donation to the Food Bank of the Rockies as part of a check presentation ceremony at FBR on Saturday.

As if $55,000 wasn't enough, Grainger arrived at FBR on Saturday with 60 volunteers in tow. They cleaned, organized and boxed food. A tremendous amount of work was accomplished thanks to their generosity of time! Grainger has been a part of the Denver business community for 60 years as the leading broad line supplier of facilities maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products. “We are proud to recommend the programs offered by Food Bank of the Rockies,” said Rogers. “We recognize the important role the food bank plays in assisting hungry families across Colorado.”

Hats off to Grainger for their outstanding example of what one company can do to make a difference in their community. We appreciate each and every one of you and all you do to fight hunger and feed hope!

Easter Eggcitement at FBR

You can tell it’s spring time at the food bank when the Easter Bunny pays a visit and the warehouse fills with eggs. Colorado Egg farmers are filling tummies with nutritious eggs in what’s becoming an annual tradition.

This year, the Colorado Egg Producers (CEP) Association donated nearly 325,000 eggs to food banks throughout Colorado, including 140,000 to Food Bank of the Rockies. The Easter Bunny made a special appearance at FBR, entertaining children and partner agencies who came to pick up their Easter eggs. The CEP team cooked and served free omelets to all the families, guests and organizations in attendance. "The Colorado Egg Producers Association is thrilled to be involved with such a truly great event," said Jerry Wilkins of the Colorado Egg Producers. "As egg farmers, we feel it is important for us to provide eggs to those in need, especially during these tough economic times. Every Colorado family deserves to have eggs for the Easter holiday."

We send out a big Thank You to our local egg producers for their generous donation and to the Easter Bunny for stopping by on his busiest week of the year. We appreciate you!