Rockies first baseman Daniel Murphy is opening up his pocketbook — again — to help those in need during the coronavirus pandemic.
After ponying up $100,000 for minor league families earlier this week, the Murphy family matched that amount with another $100,000 donation to the team’s “Feed The Rockies” fundraiser.
The fundraiser, which began Friday in conjunction with what would have been the Rockies’ 2020 home opener, benefits food banks throughout Colorado and Wyoming. The Rockies Foundation is matching all donations up to $300,000.
Care & Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado, Community Food Share, Food Bank for Larimer County, Food Bank of the Rockies and Weld Food Bank will benefit from the donations.