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Denver Food Rescue @denverfoodrescue.bsky.social · Jul 7

Hey Denver youth! Looking for a fun summer job?

Become a Food Courier with Denver Food Rescue. Pick up fresh surplus food and share it with neighbors – all by e-bike.

💰 $19/hour
📅 July–Oct | Mon/Wed/Fri
⏰ 9 am – 3 pm

Apply now: email [email protected]!

Denver Food Rescue @denverfoodrescue.bsky.social · Jul 3

‼️ TODAY, the Budget Reconciliation Bill passed the House and is on its way to be signed by President Trump.

Will you donate $20 to Denver Food Rescue today to support your neighbors? 👉 MightyCause.com/DenverFoodRescue, or the link in our bio

#SNAP #budgetreconciliation #bigbeautifulbill #taxcuts

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Denver Food Rescue @denverfoodrescue.bsky.social · Jun 30

🚲🥬 We’re excited to welcome Jamie Anderson as our Interim Executive Director!

Please join us in celebrating Jamie and this exciting new chapter!

#FoodJustice #CommunityLed #Leadership #NonprofitLeadership #FreshFoodForAll #DenverCommunity

Denver Food Rescue @denverfoodrescue.bsky.social · Jun 27

It’s not too late to sign up to march with us for food justice this Sunday! 🥬🏳️‍🌈

Join us in the @CenterOnColfax Parade as we stand for dignity, equity, and care.

👉 Register today to march with us: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
(Link also in our bio)

#DenverFoodRescue #FoodJustice

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Denver Food Rescue @denverfoodrescue.bsky.social · Jun 26

📦 This Saturday! Join us at 10am for a No Cost Grocery Program shift to help sort, pack, and distribute groceries alongside residents — creating community and supporting food justice in action.

Sign up at volunteer.denverfoodrescue.org/need/detail/...

#VolunteerDenver #MutualAid #DenverFoodRescue

Denver Food Rescue @denverfoodrescue.bsky.social · Jun 26

🌱 We’re thrilled to launch the Elati Greening Project with The Gathering Place! At Elati Village — a micro-community for women, trans & nonbinary residents — neighbors will grow food, learn to garden, & steward the space themselves.

Thanks to Denver CASR & Denver voters! 💚

Denver Food Rescue @denverfoodrescue.bsky.social · Jun 24

Bike to Work Day is TOMORROW — and we’re celebrating with our friends at Z
Cycle! 🚴

📆 Wednesday, June 25th
⏰ 7-10 AM
📍 Z Cycle | 3217 E Colfax Ave

Let’s ride together toward a healthier, more sustainable city!

#BikeToWorkDay #DenverFoodRescue #ClimateAction #FoodJustice

Denver Food Rescue @denverfoodrescue.bsky.social · Jun 23

For too long, LGBTQIA+ neighbors have faced barriers to nutritious food. We’re changing that — one recovered grocery delivery at a time. 🥬🏳️‍🌈

Join us in the Denver Pride Parade and show Denver that food justice + Pride belong to every body!

👉 Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Denver Food Rescue @denverfoodrescue.bsky.social · Jun 20

Got extra garden goodies this summer? 🍅🌱

🌿 Pledge to share today: freshfoodconnect.org/pledge
📱 Or download the Fresh Food Connect app to get started!

Together, we’re growing a more nourished, resilient Denver — one backyard at a time.

#FreshFoodConnect #denverfoodrescue

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Denver Food Rescue @denverfoodrescue.bsky.social · Jun 18

Let’s march for a more equitable and inclusive food system in Denver! ✊🥬🌈

📅 Sunday, June 29

Register to march with us: denverfoodrescue.org/2025pride

We can’t wait to see you there!

#DenverFoodRescue #DenverPride #FoodJustice #Equity #Community #Pride2025

Denver Food Rescue @denverfoodrescue.bsky.social · Jun 17

Grateful for the 5280 Distance Project Men’s Team — not just for their speed but for choosing to power food justice with DFR.

Your run helps nourish Denver communities 🥬🏃‍♂️

#5280DistanceProject #FoodJustice #ColfaxMarathon #Denver #CommunityPower @runcolfax.bsky.social

Denver Food Rescue @denverfoodrescue.bsky.social · Jun 16

🚲✨ Celebrate Bike to Work Day with us at Z Cycle!

Roll by for free coffee, snacks, and good bike energy — and see how pedal power fuels a healthier, more sustainable Denver!

📅 Wed, June 25 | ⏰ 7–10 AM
📍 Z Cycle | 3217 E Colfax Ave

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Denver Food Rescue @denverfoodrescue.bsky.social · Jun 11

Access to nutritious, fresh food should be barrier-free—and for every body. 🌈

Come celebrate with us—marching in solidarity, showing love, and lifting up food justice as Pride justice!

📋 Register to march with DFR now at DenverFoodRescue.org/2025pride

#Pride2025 #DenverPride

Denver Food Rescue @denverfoodrescue.bsky.social · Jun 10

This weekend, we celebrated the incredible volunteers who make our work possible 🥬🫶

They recover fresh surplus food and deliver it to No Cost Grocery Programs across Denver — ensuring nutritious food gets to those who need it most.

Thank you for powering this mission.

Denver Food Rescue @denverfoodrescue.bsky.social · Jun 5

Calling All Volunteers & Friends!

🎉 Join us THIS SUNDAY, June 8th, from 3-6 PM at The Quad (courtyard behind DFR - 3851 N Steele St, Denver, CO) for an afternoon filled with food, games, and community!

Please RSVP at: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... or by using the link in our bio.

Denver Food Rescue @denverfoodrescue.bsky.social · Jun 1

We're so excited to celebrate our amazing volunteers & friends! 🎉

Please RSVP at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... or click the link in bio!

We can't wait to see you there!
#DenverFoodRescue #VolunteerAppreciation #CommunityLove #DenverEvents

Denver Food Rescue @denverfoodrescue.bsky.social · May 30

Huge gratitude for our Colfax Marathon runners & supporters! 🥬🏃 You took a huge step, amplifying our mission.

Thanks to 30+ runners, we won a tent to share Denver Food Rescue's vital work. More surplus food for Denver neighbors! Thank you for this vital difference!

Denver Food Rescue @denverfoodrescue.bsky.social · May 29

Tasty Food's FREE summer meal program kicks off June 9 and runs through August 15! 🍽️

Open to all youth ages 3–18. No ID or registration required. With over 21 sites, including outdoor pools, there’s a location near you.

Find a site near you at denvergov.org/tastyfood

Denver Food Rescue @denverfoodrescue.bsky.social · May 21

🌱🧑‍🌾 We're hiring an Elati Garden Manager & Education Lead ($30/hr, May-Dec 2025) to help create a healing space for LGBTQ+ individuals transitioning from homelessness. Shout-out to The Gathering place & the City of Denver!

Apply by June 15: DenverFoodRescue.org/hiring #DenverJobs

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Denver Food Rescue @denverfoodrescue.bsky.social · May 16

Our runners raised $1600+ for food justice! 🏃🥬 This weekend at @runcolfax, let's DOUBLE their impact for Denver Food Rescue! Donate now to match! 🔗 givebutter.com/matchDFRrunners #DenverFoodRescue #ColfaxMarathon #FoodJustice #DonateToday

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Denver Food Rescue @denverfoodrescue.bsky.social · May 6

A message from our Executive Director Letisha:

"Dear community,

I’m writing to share that I will be stepping down as Executive Director of Denver Food Rescue, with my last day on May 23..."

Read their full message here: denverfoodrescue.org/wp-content/u...

Denver Food Rescue @denverfoodrescue.bsky.social · Apr 23

Turn your homegrown goodness into community nourishment! 🥕🥬

Ready to make a tangible difference? Take the pledge to share your harvest today at freshfoodconnect.org/pledge!

#Denver #Gardening #Homegrown #GiveBack #Donate #FoodWaste #FoodRescue #DenverFoodRescue #freshfoodconnect

Denver Food Rescue @denverfoodrescue.bsky.social · Apr 22

These statistics are eye-opening.

YOU can make an impact towards reducing food waste right here in Denver.

🌍 Sign up to volunteer today at denverfoodrescue.org/volunteer!

#EarthDay2025 #DenverFoodRescue #FoodRescue #ClimateAction #Sustainability #VolunteerDenver #Denver

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Denver Food Rescue @denverfoodrescue.bsky.social · Apr 21

Celebrating our amazing volunteers who make it all happen! 🙌

These individuals are the heart and soul of our organization, and their passion and commitment inspire us all.

#VolunteerAppreciationWeek #denverfoodrescue #denver #giveback #foodrescue #foodrecovery #volunteer

Denver Food Rescue @denverfoodrescue.bsky.social · Apr 19

The power of one woman with a mission to nourish her neighbors ✊🥬

#denverfoodrescue #denverfood #denverresources #denverfreefood #freefood #foodresources #foodsecurity #foodsoveirgnty