Weld Food Bank

There are few things that make me more sad than knowing that there are kids out there who starve. It really makes you think about dad's old saying "eat all your dinner, there are people starving". It's true, but we can help. A new way to help fight hunger is with the new Kraft, Weld Food Bank Mobile Pantry truck.

The Weld Food Bank is still in desperate need of frozen turkey for the holiday season. Volunteers will be at Wal-Mart Supercenter stores until 2 p.m. today collecting turkeys so they can fulfill all of their requests for Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving is only a week away now, and both food banks in Northern Colorado are in critical need of frozen turkey's to meet the communities needs. As someone who feels fortunate to get to spend Thanksgiving in a nice warm home surrounded by family and good food, I ask that you help feed those who are less fortunate this holiday season.

The Weld Food Bank in Greeley was established in 1982, and is celebrating its 30th birthday. You're invited to the 80's themed birthday bash this evening from 5-7pm, with live music by 'Retro.' In honor of 30 years they will be selling 30 cent hot dogs, chips, sodas, snow cones, and cotton candy.  You can take a tour of their warehouse, and sneak a peek at some of our their photos.

Recent figures show that approximately 1 of 6 people and 1 of 4 children in Weld County are hungry. Weld Food Bank’s goal is to lead and engage our community in the fight against hunger. For the past thirty years, the organization has been proudly serving the hungry in Weld County through partner agencies, food box distribution, and children’s programs.

  The Weld Food Bank is looking for a few good men. Or women. Or well-behaved teens if accompanied by their parents. The summer months are a time when there is less volunteerism at the food bank. There are a variety of reasons – family vacations, the universities are on break and students are away, other pressing priorities. However, people are hungry all year long and the food bank is in action –

April is National Volunteer Month! A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to join my co-workers at Townsquare Media in volunteering at the Weld Food Bank.  It was really cool.  Over the past 25 years I have literally volunteered to host or be a part of hundreds of events in Northern Colorado, but this was different!

Make plans for the 23rd Annual Poker Run to benefit the Weld County Food Bank on Sunday May 6th.

The Weld Food Bank's two-week long 2012 Corporate Food Challenge begins April 2nd, and several area businesses will be vying for the opportunity to hoist trophies high above their heads, while helping to feed the hungry in Weld County at the same time. Weld Food Bank Director of Development, Kevin Mullin says there's still time to get your business involved in the event.

Hopefully you have seen the logos on our websites or billboards throughout Northern Colorado for The Northern Colorado Empty Stocking Fund!  Maybe your still wondering what the fund is all about?