Food for People, Not Landfills

Billions of pounds of food go to waste each year in the United States. The Food Bank for Larimer County eliminates some of that waste by rescuing surplus food from manufacturers, distributors, supermarkets, processors, and even farmers and distributing that food to those in need.

A great deal of food cannot be marketed by its manufacturer due to product overruns, failing visual tests (ugly food), short-dated products, and discontinued brands, but is perfectly suitable for consumption. 

This is where we step in.

Since 1984, our food rescue program has been an important and viable source of nutritious food for food insecure people in Larimer County.

For more information on how your business can become a part of the Food Resource Program or if you have a large food delivery you would like to donate, please email or call our Food Resource Manager at 970-530-3111.

The Food Bank for Larimer County has lead our community for rescuing perfectly safe and healthy food since 1984; diverting millions of pounds of food from the dumpster to someone’s dining room table.

In 2023, we rescued 8 million pounds of food alone

This allowed us to distribute enough for those facing food insecurity 8.2 million meals, 41% of this food was fruits and vegetables.

Our Retail Partners

Each week, Food Bank drivers visit more than 30 local retail outlets in Larimer County to pick up surplus foods such as fresh meats and produce, dairy items, baked goods and non-perishable canned goods. This is quality, healthy food that would otherwise be thrown away. Instead, we distribute it through our hunger-relief programs, including Food Share and mobile markets.

  • Walmart/Sam’s Club, 
  • King Soopers, 
  • Safeway, 
  • Whole Foods, 
  • Trader Joe’s, 
  • Lucky’s Market, 
  • Entenmann’s, 
  • Target, and 
  • Sprouts.

Repurposing Waste

We distribute more than 95% of all the food we acquire. Of the remaining 5%, 75% is donated to various farmers and organizations to be used for animal feed and compost.

For example, produce that is no longer safe for humans to eat is given to local farms for animal consumption. We donate overripe produce to the W.O.L.F Sanctuary in Bellvue, 4H kids raising livestock, and a number of local farmers raising goats, pigs, cows, and even yaks.

Only food that is unfit for human AND animal consumption is actually thrown away. 

Overall, less than 1% of ALL food we originally acquire ends up in the landfill.

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PLEASE NOTE: The Loveland Fresh Food Share has closed early Saturday, Feb. 24. It will re-open during regular business hours Tuesday. 

PRESIDENTS DAY CLOSURES

The Food Bank is closed Saturday, Feb. 17 and Monday, Feb. 19. 

CIERRE POR EL DIA DE LOS PRESIDENTES

El Banco de Comida estará cerrado el 17 de febrero y 19 de febrero.

Due to inclement weather, the Food Bank’s office and Fresh Food Shares will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 16.
Normal business hours will resume at all locations Wednesday.
Please stay warm! 
 
Debido a las inclemencias del tiempo, la oficina del Banco de Comida y Fresh Food Shares estarán cerradas el martes 16 de enero.
 
El horario comercial normal se reanudará en todas las ubicaciones el miércoles.
 
¡Manténgase abrigado!

Due to winter holidays, please observe the changes in our regular schedule listed below:

 

Dec. 23-26: Food Share Pantries & Administrative Offices CLOSED

Dec. 27-29: OPEN Regular Hours

Dec. 30 – Jan. 1: Food Share Pantries & Administrative Offices CLOSED

Jan. 2: OPEN – Resume Regular Hours

 

We are different together.

At FBLC we are not all the same. And that is our greatest strength. We draw from our differences of who we are, what we have experienced, and how we think. We cultivate a dynamic and diverse work environment, one that plays a critical role in our ambitious work to end hunger, so we believe in including everyone.

FBLC is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances in the provisions of its programs, services, or activities to include discrimination against a person because the person complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in a discrimination investigation or lawsuit.

FBLC’s management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities, and programs and general treatment during employment.

We embrace a philosophy that recognizes and values diversity.

Our goal is to attract, develop, retain, and promote a talented diverse workforce in a culture where all employees will contribute to their fullest potential.

FBLC endeavors to make our careers site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact our Human Resources team at hr@foodbanklarimer.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Thinking about applying and feel you may not meet all of our qualifications?

If you believe you can shine in one of our roles, we encourage you to apply!

Be aware of altered Food Share hours during the week of
Thanksgiving:

Monday, November 20 | OPEN | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tuesday, November 21 | OPEN | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Wednesday, November 22 | OPEN | noon – 3:00 pm
Thursday, November 23 | CLOSED
Friday, November 24 | CLOSED
Saturday, November 25 | CLOSED
Sunday, November 26 | CLOSED
Monday, November 27 | CLOSED – Regular schedule resumes

If there is a government shutdown...

The most important thing for you to know, is the Food Bank for Larimer County IS NOT A GOVERNMENT AGENCY. No matter what happens, we will remain open and available to support you. 

There will be other changes you’ll need to know about.  Click here to learn more. 

Si hay un cierre del gobierno...

Lo más importante que debe saber es que el Banco de Comida del Condado de Larimer NO ES UNA AGENCIA GOBERNAMENTAL. Pase lo que pase, permaneceremos abiertos y disponibles para apoyarlos.

Habrá otros cambios que necesitarás conocer. Clic aquí para saber más.

The Food Bank for Larimer County Fresh Food Share Pantries will be closed Saturday, September 2. 

Our Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, September 4.

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El Banco de Comida estará cerrado sábado, 2 de septiembre y lunes, 4 de septiembre.

Food Bank for Larimer County is closed Wednesday, August 23, 2023.


Banco de comida ester estará cerrado el miércoles, 23 de agosto de 2023.