The Hope to Move Forward

One visit to Feeding Families helped Halley pull through. On a summer day in 2019, Halley sorted grapefruits in our warehouse, volunteering alongside co-workers. Like all of us, she had no idea what 2020 would bring. Like many of our participants, she never thought she’d turn to Community Food Share for help. ...

2021-05-26T17:01:06-06:00May 26, 2021|Impact Stories|

The Open-Pantry Policy

If you have the opportunity to visit the Fuqua-Jones household, one thing is for certain: you won’t be leaving with an empty stomach. “There is an open-pantry policy at my house,” explained Sophia, an eighth grader at Nevin Platt Middle School. This means that any of Sophia’s friends and classmates are welcome ...

2021-05-07T15:48:26-06:00May 7, 2021|Supporter Spotlight|

Digging in at The McKenzie Farm

Of all the groceries we send into neighbors’ pantries and refrigerators and of all the ingredients we donate to local meal programs, 75% are either fresh fruits and vegetables or foods that are high in protein (meat, milk, yogurt, beans, etc.). That’s because we put just as much time, energy, and care into sourcing ...

2021-05-03T15:05:38-06:00April 13, 2021|Supporter Spotlight|

What Is a “Partner Agency”?

We know that ending hunger requires collaboration. That’s why Community Food Share not only provides food directly to families, seniors, students, and others, we’re also a hub — donating millions of pounds of food a year to more than 40 partners. Officially known as “Partner Agencies,” they are non-profits in Boulder and Broomfield Counties ...

2021-04-12T09:21:49-06:00February 4, 2021|Hunger 101|

An Unforeseen Intermission

Tober, local musician and dad, adjusts to the rhythms of a COVID-19 world. In early 2020, Tober was in the process of launching a band. On top of music lessons and gigs, this percussionist, keyboardist, and composer had his eyes set on making his own name. Then, the pandemic struck, and Tober’s calling hit ...

2021-02-04T11:48:53-07:00February 4, 2021|Impact Stories|

New Brick-and-Mortar Food Pantry on CU Boulder Campus

In October, we welcomed the CU Boulder Buff Pantry as our newest Partner Agency. The launch of the university’s first on-campus, brick-and-mortar food pantry is the culmination of our four-year partnership with Feed the Stampede, a group of CU students and staff members working to end hunger on campus. In late 2016, we completed ...

2021-03-16T09:08:36-06:00February 4, 2021|Updates|