Executive Director of the Weld Food Bank Leona Martens
Volunteer Jill from the Weld Food Bank
Weld Food Bank held its annual Blue Jean Ball to honor the donors in Weld County who provide the food that is served to hungry families throughout our community. Attendees enjoyed a celebratory evening recognizing the accomplishments of local food donors.
“All food donors are special,” executive director Leona Martens said. “Because without them, we would not be able to serve the needs of our community. More than 4 million of the 7.9 million pounds of food we distributed last year was donated food.”
Award winners included:
» Troy Weber and the National Association of Letter Carriers: Donor of the Year
» Dr. Lee Anne Peck, Ph.D. and the Cans to Candelaria
Team: Innovative Donor
» Grandview Elementary School: Innovative Donor
» JBS, LLC — Community Food Donor
» Strohauer Farms: Agricultural Donor
» Walmart Supercenter No. 980: Donor Partner
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