Smart Bellies

08/14/2026

The wait is over! 🎉 The Smart Bellies Birthday Bash Online Auction is officially LIVE!

We’ve gathered an amazing collection of items and experiences from generous local businesses and community supporters—and now it’s your chance to bid, win something fabulous, and help provide nutritious food to local kids.

🛍️ Start bidding now: https://paybee.io/@10

Every bid supports Smart Bellies and our mission to make sure children in our.

A few tips:
✨ Check out the auction early—there are some great items that are BUY NOW!
✨ Bid often and watch your favorites.
✨ Share the auction with friends and family.
✨ And most importantly, have fun!

Thank you to all of the incredible businesses and individuals who donated auction items and helped make this celebration possible. We are so grateful for a community that shows up for local kids!

Happy bidding!

08/05/2026

SMART BELLY FAM‼️ Have you gotten your Birthday Bash tickets yet? Like this post and comment below if you have!
🎟️Purchase your ticket here:

We need some help with the Birthday Bash!  Jobs will include set up, clean up, greeting, staffing games and staffing food stations.

08/01/2026

Monthly giving is a smart way to budget out a large early gift into smaller monthly gifts. $25/month = $300/year! Start your giving today: https://ow.ly/OVSU50Zp3m1

07/31/2026

Thank you to our Birthday Bash sponsors! We couldn't have such an amazing event without your support.
Get your tickets for the Bash here: www.smartbellies.org/birthdaybash
Hope to see you there!

07/29/2026

Like this post and comment below if you're coming to our Birthday Bash🥳 We can wait to see you there!
Get tickets here: https://ow.ly/4cvj50Zp3kG

07/24/2026

Getting the most bang for your buck is essential when the grocery budget is tight. Full instructions below⬇️ Find more recipes like this by going to https://www.smartbellies.org/family-bu

Instructions:
- Cook pasta following package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Set aside.
- While pasta is cooking, rinse, peel, and dice onions and carrot. Peel and mince garlic.
- Rinse greens, more than once if needed to remove all grit. Remove tough stems. Chop coarsely.
- In a colander, drain and rinse beans.
- In a large skillet over medium-low heat, heat oil. Add garlic, carrot, onion, and greens. Cook until onions are soft.
- Add ½ cup reserved pasta water and seasonings. Cook until greens are tender.
- Add beans to greens. If needed, add a little more reserved pasta water to make a sauce.
- Add cooked pasta to beans and greens. Toss to combine. Cook until pasta is heated through, about 5 more minutes.

Thank you to Cooking Matters for helping us provide recipes that fit all our families needs!

07/21/2026

Food insecurity impacts thousands of Coloradans and these are just some of the causes. You can help us today by making a gift at https://www.smartbellies.org/donate

07/17/2026

YOU'RE INVITED🎉 Get your tickets today to our 8th Annual Birthday Bash!
🎟️ https://www.smartbellies.org/birthdaybash

07/02/2026

Attn. current and past volunteers🚨 What's your favorite part about volunteering with us?

Sharing your "why" encourages others to join in! Share in the comments👇

06/29/2026

The hardest part about funding our mission is that nothing is guaranteed. Our support comes from a variety of sources — but our monthly donors are the constant. Their reliable, consistent giving is what keeps bags packed and deliveries running

If you haven't already signed up, check it out at smartbellies.org/donate.