Manifesto for Colorado Gives Day 2023

Nourishing Our Community

In the heart of Denver Metro, a movement is growing. It’s a movement fueled by compassion, sustainability, and the belief that everyone should have equal access to healthy food. Welcome to Denver Food Rescue – where we don’t just fight food waste; we create health equity with our Denver neighbors to create a resilient and equitable food system for all.

Our Mission: At Denver Food Rescue, our mission is to increase health equity while decreasing food waste. We are committed to rescuing surplus food, fostering community connections, and empowering individuals to make a positive impact on the lives of their neighbors.

Why Colorado Gives Day Matters: As we approach Colorado Gives Day 2023, we invite you to join us in this journey of transformation. This day isn’t just about giving; it’s about creating lasting change. Your support on Colorado Gives Day fuels our ability to rescue more food, expand our reach, and alleviate food insecurity.

The Power of Your Contribution: Your donation on Colorado Gives Day is a lifeline for our community. It a light of hope for families facing food insecurity, a testament to your commitment to sustainability, and a contribution to a brighter future for all. Every dollar you contribute is a seed for change in Denver.

Building Community Resilience: Denver Food Rescue is a community-driven force for good. Your support on Colorado Gives Day empowers us to strengthen our partnerships, engage more volunteers, and create a network of support throughout every corner of Denver.

What Your Donation Can Do:

• $25: Provides fresh produce for a family for a week.
• $50: Supports the transportation of rescued food to local organizations.
• $100: Fosters community engagement and education on food sustainability.
• $250: Helps expand our outreach to underserved areas, creating a more inclusive food system.

This Colorado Gives Day, let’s join hands to harvest hope and nourish our community. Together, we can alleviate food insecurity and create a legacy of compassion and sustainability for generations to come. Your contribution isn’t just a donation; it’s an investment in a future where everyone has access to the healthy food in Denver.

Share our manifesto, tell your friends, and be a catalyst for change. Use #DenverFoodRescue #COGivesDay2023 to amplify the message of hope, and let’s make Colorado Gives Day 2023 a milestone in the journey toward a more resilient community.

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The Denver Food Rescue Team

Learn About Our Programs

DFR has co-created 20 NCGPs in 15 neighborhoods in Denver and delivered over 650,000 lbs of food to families in Denver neighborhoods. Each year, DFR provides healthy food to approximately 20,000 unduplicated individuals valued at more than $3 million. The names of these Program partners are Academy 360, Birseed Collective, Caring & Sharing, Casa de Rosal, College Track, Eastside MEND, Family Star NE, Family Star NW, Frontline Farming, Green Valley Ranch KIPP, The Growhaus, Heart & Hand Center for youth and their families, Iglesia Amistad, Place Bridge Academy, Place Bridge Community at the Heights Church, Project Worthmore, Spirit of the Sun, Sun Valley Kitchen, Thomas Bean Towers, Urban Peak, Vickers Boys & Girls Club, Westside MEND, and Westwood Re:Vision.

The Healthy Choice Food Box program is a vital component of DFR’s mission to increase access to healthy food options for all Denver residents, particularly those in underserved communities. This program is the result of a partnership with Healthy Food for Denver Kids, an initiative that aims to ensure Denver’s youth have access to healthy food options. In this program, more than 500 boxes of fresh produce are delivered to households with youth each month. What makes this program unique is that participants will get to choose between two different box arrangements, which provides them with greater autonomy and flexibility in choosing the fruits and vegetables that best suit their needs.

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Self Sufficiency and Nutrition in the Classroom (SAN) teaches 1st-8th grade students to cook healthy food with available resources and to grasp safe food handling, disposal, and production. In 2022, we enrolled 150 students for 8 weeks per sessions comprising each 10 classes at Whittier K-8, Columbine Elementary, Stedman Elementary, Bruce Randolph Middle School, and Smith Elementary School. We successfully renewed both of our Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids grants, supporting our No Cost Grocery Programs and the people who run them.

In 2022, we experienced a year of remarkable achievements driven by its 150 dedicated volunteers, who contributed a total of 2,502 hours to rescue an astounding 664,699.54+ pounds of food. Notably, the organization’s commitment to sustainability shone through, with a total of 396.37 tons of CO2 saved, equivalent to removing 86 cars from the road for an entire year. Embracing innovation, 40 volunteers covered 2,643.14 miles using E-Bikes, resulting in the rescue of 40,208.8 pounds of food. Denver Food Rescue’s multifaceted approach, blending volunteerism, environmental awareness, and innovative solutions, has made a significant impact on both reducing food waste and fostering a more sustainable and compassionate community.

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