We're MOBILE!

One challenge FBR has faced in years past is reaching rural communities in our service area. Hunger relief agencies are typically established in highly populated locations where they can serve high volumes of people, leaving rural areas underserved. Many folks living on farms and in small towns are in desperate need of food assistance but don't have the means to travel long distance to the closest food pantry or hunger relief agency. We've been working hard at coming up with a plan to start providing service to these people....and with the help of Chase, we're doing just that!


Last week, our brand new MOBILE PANTRY, donated by our generous friends at Chase, drove to Holyoke, CO to provide lots of options for nutritious food to over 140 eager people! These folks lined up early and were given a box for their family to fill with items of their choice. We loaded our truck with items including canned soup, crackers, yogurt, canned tuna, produce, pasta, bread, frozen meat and more. The mobile pantry will visit Kit Carson - Burlington this week! We couldn't be happier about the addition of the mobile pantry and the assistance we are now able to offer so many of our neighbors in need.

Thank you to the 26 volunteers from Holyoke and to Phillips County Events Center/Fairgrounds for creating a place to distribute. And a HUGE THANKS again to Chase! We couldn't have done it without everyone’s generosity and support.

Kids make up over 40% of those served through our partner agencies. 

Thanks to all the volunteers who helped make our first Mobile Pantry distribution a success!

 

More Ways for More Days

Still looking for ways to get involved in the fight against hunger for Hunger Action Month?  You're in the right place.  5 more simple ways are listed below.  Spread the word!

9. Organize a “Jeans Day” at your place of employment. Anyone who donates $5 to FBR can wear jeans. Download our corporate tool kit for other great ideas.


10. Donate to FBR’s Endowment Fund - your donation will be matched 50 cents on the dollar by CoBank through 9-30-10.

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11. Volunteer at our warehouse. We can utilize small and large groups!

12. Schedule a tour and learn more about the important ways FBR fights hunger and feeds hope every day.

13. Donate business services - we need printers, plumbers, tree trimmers, computer repair and much more!

30 Ways in 30 Days...Cars, Sports, Coffee n More

We took a Labor Day hiatus from our 30 Ways in 30 Days, so we've got some catchin' up to do.  If you've been on the edge of your seat, below are 6 more simple ways YOU can fight hunger and feed hope today.  It doesn't take much friends.  A little bit goes a long way.  What ways are striking home for you?  Or maybe you have some ways of your own you'd like to share.  Please do!  We're all ears! 


3. Donate your car to FBR.


4. Donate unused sporting event tickets to FBR.

5. Leave a legacy by remembering FBR in your will and estate planning.

6. Pass up coffee or snacks for a week and donate what you would spend to FBR.

7. Drop your change into any local Panera Bread Operation Dough-Nation Box and 100% goes to FBR.


8. Donate stock to FBR.

The Pepsi Refresh Project

The Colorado Rapids, along with the other 15 clubs across Major League Soccer, are asking fans to join them in making a difference in America’s communities. As part of the Pepsi Refresh Project, each Club has outlined an idea that will vie for fan votes and an ultimate $50,000 Pepsi Refresh grant to fulfill the project.

Rapids captain, Pablo Mastroeni, is leading the Rapids' partnership with the Food Bank of the Rockies and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver to provide 350 families each week healthy food for one calendar year through FBR's Totes of Hope Program.

Fans can cast their votes - up to 25 votes a day - for Mastroeni by clicking here for the Rapids to win the $50,000 grant from the Pepsi Refresh Project. Voting ends on September 20 at 11:59 pm ET.  Tell you friends and vote today!  And again tomorrow. 

30 Ways in 30 Days...#2

The 2nd way you can find hunger and feed hope during Hunger Action Month is as simple as picking up your phone friends (and pushing a few buttons).     

#2.  Text “food” to 90999 and $5 will automatically be donated to FBR through your next monthly bill.

30 Ways in 30 Days....#1

It's officially Hunger Action Month.  If you haven't gotten involved in the fight against local hunger, September is the month to do so!  For 30 days, we're going to highlight one easy way per day to make a difference in the lives of those who don't know where their next meal will come from.  If you can't wait 30 days, check out our web site's homepage for the complete list!  Take action - and spread the word!    

#1.  Become a monthly sustainer and give a little each month.  Every $1 donated turns into 4 meals.