Behind the Numbers: Closing Our Meal Gap

Every year, Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap report gives us a clearer look at hunger across the country. The latest edition, just released, is based on 2023 data and confirms what we already know at Community Food Share: hunger is real, and it’s close to home. We see it every day. Hunger doesn’t always ...

2025-07-08T08:08:30-06:00July 8, 2025|Impact Stories, Uncategorized|

Leading With Heart: Honoring My Brother’s Legacy Through Service

Leading With Heart: Honoring My Brother’s Legacy Through Service  Memorial Day isn’t just a long weekend. For me—and for so many others—it’s personal. It’s a day to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice and laid down their lives for something bigger than themselves. My brother, Marine Corporal Riley Baker, was killed in action on ...

2025-05-22T10:19:15-06:00May 22, 2025|Impact Stories, Uncategorized|

Feeding Communities, Protecting the Planet: Food Rescue Impact

Hello! I’m Erik, Food Resource Retail Coordinator at Community Food Share. With sustainability increasingly at the forefront for many shoppers, I want to share how our grocery rescue program provides nutritious food to local communities and significantly reduces emissions and waste. What's the Link Between Food Rescue and Sustainability? Every year, nearly 40% of ...

2025-03-17T10:31:41-06:00March 17, 2025|Uncategorized|

Supporting Local Agriculture and Creating a More Sustainable Planet

Community Food Share's Commitment to Sustainability As part of our sustainability pillar, we are excited to celebrate National Agriculture Day on March 18 and Earth Day on April 22. National Agriculture Day is a perfect opportunity to celebrate the importance of agriculture and support local farmers and Earth Day offers another chance to reflect on ...

2025-03-17T10:37:21-06:00March 17, 2025|Uncategorized|

Major Milestones with our Blue Spruce Neighbors Program

Meeting the Growing Need: Blue Spruce Neighbors Program Update Hi, I’m Aaron, Offsite Programs Manager at Community Food Share. Our Blue Spruce Neighbors Program has seen major growth lately, and I wanted to share an update. This program has evolved significantly since its launch in 1988 (originally called Elder Share) to serve seniors (60+) ...

2025-02-12T16:50:15-07:00February 12, 2025|Uncategorized|

We Hear You: Understanding How Our Food Pantry Works

We’ve been hearing a lot of your comments and concerns lately, especially about not receiving items like eggs, milk, meat, or more gluten-free products. We want you to know that we hear you and are doing our best to meet your needs. We thought it might be helpful to shed some light on how food ...

Our Hunger Relief Network: Nourishing Our Neighbors, Togethe

At Community Food Share, our mission thrives thanks to the collaborative efforts of our Hunger Relief Network. Over 70% of the food we distribute is delivered through a network of 40+ partner agencies across Boulder and Broomfield Counties. These partnerships extend our reach far beyond our physical location, ensuring nutritious food gets to those who ...

2025-01-03T16:45:56-07:00January 3, 2025|Uncategorized|