How are local food banks impacted by the possibility of a government shutdown?
Food for Hope was recently contacted by CBS4 News regarding the possibility of the shutdown of our government. You can read more about our local community and food insecurity below.
“Food for Hope, a nonprofit that works with schools to feed children, tells CBS Colorado in the last year it's seen an 87% increase in people using their food banks. A lot of those people are using this type of aid for the first time..“ (Emily Stromquist, Food for hope, Executive Director)
Food for Hope - Newsletter Update!
This year at Food for Hope our goal is to turn numbers into stories, making it not so much about how many people we serve, but who we serve that matters. Hope is our story. What’s yours?
Click below to read our latest newsletter:
UNFRUITFUL - Part One & Part Two
“It often meant more people working but at low wage jobs, a lot of times in our community and some paying a really crazy housing expense and utilities,” she said. “Sometimes food and what you can afford to eat falls to the bottom of the list.” Lori Swanson - Northglenn High School, Odin’s Outpost
“Life happens to these kids and while they're in our community, we try to take care of them the best we can,” Swanson said.
Two great articles about how food insecurity affects local residents in the surrounding areas we service:
Food for Hope Featured on Christian Television Network
We are honored to be featured in this Hometown Happening piece on the Christian Television Network! They wanted to share about the mission of Food for Hope. If you volunteer with us on Mondays, then see if you can spot yourself!
Food for Hope on CBS4 Denver
CBS4 Denver reported on Food for Hope’s new pilot program with Westminster Public Schools that is focused on helping families in situations where they are unhoused. Click the button below to see the full story!
PepsiCo Foundation - Smiles in Action!
Food for Hope is honored to have been selected as a PepsiCo Smiles in Action recipient.
We received $5,000 in support of our food banks that help local families in need.
Thank you King Soopers Store #116!
Food for Hope is excited to annouce an incredible donation from King Soopers Store #116! King Soopers opened their NEW Thornton, CO store on 1/25/2023 with lots of celebration. King Soopers donated $15,000 from their Hunger Relief Funding to Food for Hope as well as a gift card from Managers of $3500 to support more local students and their families in Adams County. Thank you so much King Soopers!
9News - Food for Hope Holiday Meals
Thank you to 9News Denver for featuring the work of Food for Hope!
Kim Christiansen talks to Executive Director, Emily Stromquist about efforts around the holidays to feed our neighbors in need and address cultural differences and food preferences.
King Soopers City Market Donation & Partnership!
Thank you to King Soopers City Market for their over 1,700lbs donation of food bags & snacks this month! King Soopers City Market recently conducted their State of Colorado Managers Meeting and focused on helping the local community. They packed thousands of food bags with as many as 14 items inside and donated these bags to Colorado nonprofit organizations.
Food for Hope was the chosen Nonprofit for the North Denver area, we received 2 1/2 pallets of food! Take a minute to watch a ‘behind the scenes video’ made by King Soopers City Market on our YouTube Channel!