News
We are thrilled to announce that Food for Hope was highlighted in the 2022-2023 Community Impact Report! On March 2023, we were honored to be one of the 62 Denver metro nonprofit agencies awarded a Season to Share grant from The Denver Post. This generous support enables us to continue stocking our in-school food banks with fresh and shelf-stable foods, ensuring we can better serve our community. We are incredibly grateful to have received this grant!
Check out the report here!
Take a look at our May newsletter where we share photos from our Hope is our Story Gala event. We also feature a special interview with Kyle Michael--a local relator-- and Food for Hope where we get to be a part of his Sip & Support program which aims to introduce nonprofits at local establishments!
The month of April was full of celebration here at Food for Hope. Some highlights included: National Volunteer Appreciation Month, Hope is our Story Gala 2024 and finally the announcement of our upcoming Capital Campaign!
The Silver Creek Elementary’s Student Leadership Club recently planned and organized their spring annual food drive! Through the spring annual food drive, the school donated 708 breakfast items to Food for Hope, ensuring that families and students in Adams County have access to a variety of nutritious breakfast items. Read more about it in this article from Adams 12 Five Star Schools.
We recently conducted a survey to see how often students and families visit our food banks. The results revealed that 49% visit once a week, 30.6% visit a couple of times a month, 10.2% visit once a month, and another 10.2% visit infrequently. This data is vital for us as we strive to maintain well-stocked food banks, ensuring a diverse array of food items and essentials are available to families who rely on our services.
To learn more about how Food for Hope is working to ensure food access for everyone in our community, visit https://foodforhope.net/impact
Take a look at our monthly newsletter for march! Keep updated on our annual Hope Is Our Story Gala, find out more about 3W races and our recent Lucky Dog Dash 5k, and stay in the loop with upcoming events by reading our March newsletter!
Take a look at The Denver Gazette's article showcasing Food For Hope and The Lucky Dog Dash 5k, organized by 3W Races. Furry companions and their enthusiastic owners hit the pavement Saturday the 2nd at Carpenter Park Fields, with over 100 participants and their furry friends joining forces to raise funds for Food for Hope. Read the article here!
Food for Hope has partnered with Food Bank of the Rockies as a Hunger Relief Partner for many years. We now purchase over 75% of our food from Food Bank of the Rockies and we are Thankful they deliver to us weekly! We wanted to highlight the collaborative spirit of this partnership by sharing Martha, a dedicated volunteer at Food Bank of the Rockies. Martha's unwavering commitment to the cause recently earned her the prestigious Everyday Hero Award from Channel 7 in Denver, Colorado. Martha's selfless efforts include tirelessly packing food destined for Food for Hope, contributing to the organization's mission of combating food insecurity in the region.
The Food for Hope and Food Bank of the Rockies partnership, coupled with the remarkable dedication of volunteers like Martha, exemplifies the collective commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of those facing hunger in our community.
