Hunger is an invisible issue. The government shutdown has made the problem even worse in metro Denver. Food banks are looking for support to meet the needs of the community and people are stepping up to help. Here are some resources to find food and donate to help.
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Buzz Builds as New Restaurant Opens at Stanley Marketplace
Two James Beard and Michelin-recognized chefs moved into the former Comida location at the Stanley...
Denver Food-Growing Non-Profits Hit Hard by Federal Funding Cuts
Over the past several months, non-profits across the country have been hit with federal funding cuts that have led to curtailed services, employee layoffs, and big questions about how some organizations will survive.
A New Home for the Food Bank of the Rockies
A new 270,000-square-foot home for the Food Bank of the Rockies is being built to help meet the needs of the 800 hunger relief partners of the organization.
Establishing Roots at the New Village Farms Location
Standing under a shade tent at the new Village Farms at Stanley as loud bulldozers move rocks nearby, workers are busy planting the fields for the summer growing season.
Can Happy Hour Save Restaurants?
When the economy is struggling, restaurants do, too. One tactic to help them survive and thrive is to offer happy hour programs that benefit the bottom line while giving diners more reasons to walk in the door.
Setting the Table for a Healing Kitchen Near Colfax
During the pandemic in 2020, a lot of people picked up new hobbies, cleaned out the basement, or made sourdough bread. Katie Goldman bought a building.
Doubling Down on Business at Stanley Marketplace
Opening one business can be daunting. Opening a second business in the same building can benefit from a built-in clientele or suffer from not diversifying geographically. Three Stanley Marketplace businesses have chosen second spots there and are banking on the support of the community they’ve built.
Changing the Way We Look at Weeds
One person’s yard menace is another person’s food. Denver Urban Gardens (DUG) has identified five edible weeds commonly found in Denver’s parks, yards, gardens, and sidewalks.
…NE News Updates
This month: 1) New Trees for Northeast Denver; 2) Travel Down Under at the Denver Zoo; 3) East Colfax Neighbors Take on Gun Violence; 4) Supporting the Bears at Stanley Marketplace; and Business Openings and Closings.
New Ice Cream Shop Hits a High Point in Town Center
High Point, which started 10 years ago, still makes everything by hand, including all ice creams, waffle cones, mix-ins like cookies and brownies, and sauces as well as natural flavorings like mint.
Chef Troy Guard Brings Burgers to His Third Restaurant in Eastbridge
The Eastbridge restaurant will have many of the favorite burgers and milkshakes from the Congress Park location plus new options.












