11/08/2026
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Care and Share's Founder:
Sister Dominique Pisciotta
August 14th, 1934 – November 5th, 2026
Remembering Sister Dominique
The Power of One Woman
Founder of Care and Share Food Bank
On Thursday, November 5, 2026, we lost an extraordinary woman whose compassion, faith, and determination forever changed the lives of countless people across Southern Colorado.
Sister Dominique, a member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Rochester, Minnesota, was the founder of Care and Share Food Bank. Her legacy began with a simple belief: No one should have to face hunger alone.
Born and raised in Pueblo, Colorado, Sister Dominique grew up surrounded by examples of generosity and service. Her father regularly provided meals to people who could not afford food and offered shelter to those without a home. Her mother shared her love through baking and providing food to family and neighbors. These early lessons in compassion helped shape a woman who would dedicate her life to serving others.
In 1972, Sister Dominique moved to Colorado Springs, where she served at St. Mary's parish. Recognizing the growing number of families struggling to put food on their tables, she decided to act.
She brought together eight downtown Colorado Springs churches, united volunteers around a common purpose, and began distributing food baskets to neighbors in need. With a donated truck, a garage to store food, and a determination to help others, a movement was born.
In 1974, Care and Share Food Bank was officially incorporated.
What began with one woman, a handful of volunteers, and a simple desire to help a few hundred neighbors has grown into something extraordinary.
Today, Care and Share Food Bank serves 29 counties across nearly half the state of Colorado. Food flows through three distribution centers in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Alamosa in support of 305 partner agencies. The organization distributes approximately 21 million pounds of food annually to neighbors facing hunger.
But Sister Dominique's legacy cannot be measured simply in pounds of food, meals provided, or communities served.
Her true legacy lives in the countless lives touched by her compassion. It lives in the families who have food on their tables, the children who go to bed without hunger, and the hundreds of thousands of volunteers who have been inspired by her vision to give their time in service to others over the past half century.
More than five decades ago, Sister Dominique showed us what is possible when one person sees a need and chooses to act.
One woman. One idea. One extraordinary legacy.
As we remember Sister Dominique, we do so with gratitude for the life she lived, the examples she set, and the organization she created.
Her work continues every day through the generosity of our donors, the dedication of our volunteers, the commitment of our partner agencies, and the compassion of the communities we serve.
We have the privilege and responsibility of carrying on her vision.
Rest in peace, Sister Dominique. Your legacy lives on in every neighbor we serve.
In remembrance of our founder,
Your Care and Share Food Bank Family
