GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) -Colorado Gives Day is December 9 and the need on the Western Slope is higher than ever, said Amber Henning, Director of Development and Community Relations for Food Bank of the Rockies.
According to the food bank, mobile pantries are seeing a 25% attendance increase and Western Coloradans are facing hunger rates at the highest level in more than a decade.
For Colorado Gives Day, Food Bank of the Rockies Western Slope is teaming up with United Airlines to match donations. For every dollar donated, the food bank can provide three meals.
More information can be found here.
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