Food Bank of the Rockies opens massive new distribution center

The 270,000-square-foot facility will help the hunger-relief organization meet growing needs across Colorado and Wyoming.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 8:15pm

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Food Bank of the Rockies (FBR) celebrated the grand opening of its new 270,000-square-foot distribution center on Thursday. The facility, located in Aurora, Colorado, will allow FBR to double its cold storage, triple volunteer capacity, quadruple kitchen space, and increase storage by over 50%. FBR officials say the new center will save the organization $500,000 annually and enable them to distribute 50% more food to meet record-high demand.

Why it matters

The new distribution center comes at a critical time, as FBR has seen a spike in need for its services due to the recent government shutdown and SNAP benefit pause. The expanded facility will allow FBR to be more efficient, increase the quality and cultural relevance of the food it distributes, and better serve vulnerable populations across Colorado and Wyoming.

The details

The new distribution center features shelves of food towering to the ceiling and space for over 50 semi-trucks. It will allow FBR to accommodate up to 300 volunteers per day, a major increase from the previous 100-volunteer capacity. The facility also includes expanded cold storage, quadrupled kitchen space, and increased storage capacity by over 50%. FBR CEO Erin Pulling says the new center means the organization can 'be more deliberate and purposeful with how we serve and the type of food we're serving'.

  • Food Bank of the Rockies celebrated the grand opening of its new distribution center on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
  • From the end of October through January, FBR purchased more than 150 additional truckloads of food to meet 'record-high' need for its services.

The players

Food Bank of the Rockies

A hunger-relief organization serving Colorado and Wyoming, with a new 270,000-square-foot distribution center that will allow it to expand operations and meet growing demand.

Erin Pulling

The CEO of Food Bank of the Rockies.

Steve Kullberg

The Chief of Staff at Food Bank of the Rockies.

Jackie White

The Tribal Relations Specialist at Food Bank of the Rockies.

Mike Coffman

The Mayor of Aurora, Colorado, where the new Food Bank of the Rockies distribution center is located.

Jared Polis

The Governor of Colorado.

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What they’re saying

“Sourcing and distributing that level of food at our previous distribution centers was not only logistically challenging, but nearly impossible.”

— Erin Pulling, CEO (denvergazette.com)

“There's no greater honor amongst our people than to give one another food.”

— Jackie White, Tribal Relations Specialist (denvergazette.com)

“This is about so much more than just the building. It's a hub that supports all of Aurora and the region... This is what it looks like to come together and empower families in Aurora and beyond, offering not just meals but also hope, stability and opportunity.”

— Mike Coffman, Mayor of Aurora (denvergazette.com)

“Food is the most basic need of people and nobody should have to go to bed hungry. This exciting opening is really just the beginning as we work to make sure everyone in our state can be healthy.”

— Jared Polis, Governor of Colorado (denvergazette.com)

What’s next

FBR plans to continue expanding its operations and food distribution capabilities from the new Aurora facility to meet the 'urgent and growing' needs of people across Colorado and Wyoming.

The takeaway

The new 270,000-square-foot Food Bank of the Rockies distribution center represents a major investment in hunger relief efforts, allowing the organization to significantly scale its operations and better serve vulnerable communities during a time of heightened need. The facility's expanded capacity, improved efficiency, and focus on culturally relevant food will have a profound impact on food security across the region.