Food Bank of the Rockies

Another successful service project got underway this afternoon at Food Bank of the Rockies. Metro students, and staff, once again showed their incredible willingness to help needy families in Northern Colorado and Wyoming.

Food Bank of the Rockies Mission...

"Food Bank of the Rockies mission is to end hunger by efficiently procuring and distributing food and essentials to people in need through our partner agencies in Northern Colorado and Wyoming."

After a brief training video and orientation with a food bank representative, the students were sent out to fulfil their duties.

Student Tosin Feyintola, Jennifer Lonnes, and Angela Piercy, assisted by Food Bank of the Rockies worker Julie Atwater, worked in the reclamation area where they evaluated, sanitized, sorted, and grouped, foods and dry goods for distribution. Reclamation is the process of reclaiming slightly damaged, but usable, goods from retail establishments to be distributed to those in need.

A few other students including Brittany Bauer, Marziya Kaka, Amanda Krut helped the office staff at Food Bank of the Rockies sort, fold, and seal newsletters for distribution. Also helping out in the office was Angela LeValley, assistant director of Student Activities at Metro State.

Once again, Metro students and staff have found a noble way to contribute to the local community during the week-long break. Everyone should be so inspired by their efforts!

Stay tuned for more news on our community service projects as the week progresses.