US EditionFood Bank of the Rockies Builds Massive Distribution Center in Aurora to Meet Growing Demand
DENVER COUNTY, COLORADO, JUL 8 – The new center will increase food storage by 67%, expand meal production for children, and reduce operating costs by $500,000 annually, supporting over 185,000 meals served daily, officials said.
- Food Bank of the Rockies will open a new 270,000-square-foot distribution center in Aurora this winter to meet growing hunger demands in Colorado and Wyoming.
- The organization outgrew its previous facility nearly 20 years ago due to increased demand, made worse by funding cuts and the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The new purpose-built center will significantly increase volunteer involvement, greatly expand kitchen facilities, feature three-story refrigerators, and enhance the distribution of culturally appropriate foods.
- Cal Fulenwider explained that the newly constructed distribution facility significantly boosts the Food Bank’s ability to operate and enhances its efficiency, allowing the organization to support more children and families over the long term.
- The facility is 85% funded toward a $75 million goal, with organizers seeking the remaining $11 million, and it will reduce operating costs by about $500,000 annually.
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Construction on schedule for new, larger Food Bank of the Rockies facility in Aurora
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