On the verge of closure, Denver nonprofit finds new space in 11th hour
Feeding Denver s Hungry, a food pantry, received new warehouse space after its previous location was rented out to someone else. Author: Jaleesa Irizarry Updated: 6:55 PM MDT May 19, 2021
DENVER Members of a Denver nonprofit organization are breathing a sigh of relief after finding a new home in the 11th hour.
Feeding Denver s Hungry, a nonprofit food pantry that helps those in need, found out in April the donated space they were working out of was going to be rented out to someone else.
Jim Scharper, the organization s founder, had nowhere else to go and began giving away all of his food to other nonprofits so it wouldn t go to waste.
Donate to the 9Cares Colorado Shares virtual food drive from May 3 to May 30
While we won t see each other in person for this year s 9Cares Colorado Shares food drive, there s still an opportunity to help our neighbors in need. Author: KUSA Staff Updated: 8:41 AM MDT May 3, 2021
DENVER The COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything, including how the Food Bank of the Rockies operates and who the nonprofit serves.
Over the past year, the Food Bank of the Rockies said roughly 40% of the people who have sought help have never needed food assistance in their lives. People with stable jobs have suddenly been put into the position of choosing between paying rent and feeding their families due to the economic impact of the virus.
PDCE is helping the community daily Author: KUSA Staff Updated: 3:45 PM MDT May 3, 2021
DENVER 9Cares Colorado Shares sponsor PDC Energy makes it their mission to give back to the community. With a slogan like “community matters”, it’s easy to see why so many regard PDC Energy as a great community company. In fact, PDC Energy has pledged to match the first $10,000 donated to Food Bank of the Rockies. To learn more about the community work being done by PDC Energy, visit PDCE.com/community.
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Donate to the 9Cares Colorado Shares virtual food drive from May 3 to May 30
While we won t see each other in person for this year s 9Cares Colorado Shares food drive, there s still an opportunity to help our neighbors in need. Author: KUSA Staff Updated: 1:37 PM MDT April 28, 2021
DENVER The COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything, including how the Food Bank of the Rockies operates and who the nonprofit serves.
Over the past year, the Food Bank of the Rockies said roughly 40% of the people who have sought help have never needed food assistance in their lives. People with stable jobs have suddenly been put into the position of choosing between paying rent and feeding their families due to the economic impact of the virus.
When the pandemic landed full force in Colorado in March, the Food Bank of the Rockies faced the double blow of losing almost all its volunteers and trying to meet