Wildfire Update

Click Here for Our Updated Wildfire Response & Resources Our hearts are broken with the knowledge that hundreds of homes and businesses were lost due to the Marshall Fire that devastated our communities on December 30th. At the same time, we feel tremendous gratitude for the selfless actions of our first responders who ...

2022-01-03T16:16:01-07:00December 31, 2021|Updates|

How Has Inflation Impacted Community Food Share?

Are you experiencing sticker shock every time you check out at the grocery store? Us too. Food costs have soared since the start of 2020, including the 15% rise in meat, poultry, fish, and egg prices. Whether you’re feeling the pressure on your own budget or not, you’ve probably heard the phrase ...

2021-12-10T14:01:29-07:00December 9, 2021|Hunger 101|

Supporting Others Through Art and Joy

Debbie Noel is the author of Drop In With Debbie, a blog published on the City of Longmont website that tells the stories of interesting and inspiring folks who are over the age of 50. She brings understanding and relevance to our lives through her words. Debbie has a long career serving others. She has ...

2021-12-03T11:06:10-07:00December 3, 2021|Impact Stories|

From Surviving to Thriving

Residents keep Elder Share distribution afloat Fear and isolation are effects of the pandemic we’ve all had to navigate, but for many of our older neighbors, fear swelled to terror while isolation threatened their health. Here in Boulder, residents at Golden West Senior Living remained connected through one of the best connectors of ...

2022-07-08T12:59:29-06:00November 8, 2021|Impact Stories|

Going Back to Our Roots

When it comes to food rescue, we were ahead of our time. Community Food Share was founded in 1981 as a local solution to a growing problem: hunger. At the same time that so many people in our community were struggling to feed their families, food waste was growing to unprecedented levels ...

2021-09-15T15:55:01-06:00September 10, 2021|40th Anniversary|

Get the Facts on SNAP

At Community Food Share, we empower our neighbors to overcome life’s setbacks. In a year when grocery prices rose at a record pace, we’ve added a new service to help community members make their budgets go further: SNAP outreach and application assistance. Previously known as food stamps, SNAP carries some misperceptions and myths, so ...

2021-08-06T09:04:54-06:00August 6, 2021|Hunger 101|

This Is Our Story

Heather picks up groceries for her family from our onsite pantry every week. When asked if she would be interested in sharing her story with others, she enthusiastically agreed, and asked if she could write it down herself. The next week, she brought this letter with her to the food bank to share her ...

2021-08-06T15:39:03-06:00August 6, 2021|Impact Stories|

Adapting to Meet the Needs of our Community

At Community Food Share, we’re more than a food bank — we’re a hub connecting a network of more than 40 Partner Agencies working to end hunger in Boulder and Broomfield Counties. Throughout our 40-year history, we’ve challenged ourselves time and time again to adapt to the changing needs of our neighbors and inch ...

2021-07-12T13:53:18-06:00July 9, 2021|40th Anniversary|