Starting Wednesday, January 8, 2025, our Wednesday shopping hours (noon – 3:00 p.m.) will be reserved for older adults (60 years and older) and those with disabilities

This change also means no proxy shopping on Wedensdays. Read details and explanations below about this and more.

After lots of feedback from clients, and working internally to formulate a successful plan, we think these new accessible hours will improve the experience of getting food for these populations. 

These hours will likely include shorter lines waiting for entry, less time spent shopping, shopping assistance from volunteers, and more.

During this three-month trial period, we welcome your feedback and ideas about this change. 

Use the form below to share your thoughts.

FAQs about accessible shopping hours:

Regular Wednesday hours open are not changing, but who can shop during this time is. We are normally open from noon to 3:00 p.m. every Wednesday and will continue to be. The only difference is that only those who are older adults (60+) and those with disabilities can shop during these hours on Wednesdays. 

These two populations are still welcome all other days

We conducted several focus groups in 2024 that focused on better understanding our clients’ experiences shopping. One overwhelming theme that emerged from these conversations was the need for accessible shopping hours that allowed for older adults and those with disabilities to access food more easily. 

We chose to implement this change on Wednesdays, because it’s one of our least busy shopping days. Therefore, it will impact the least amount of shoppers who don’t meet these qualifications and be ideal for those who need more time and space to shop due to the already less busy traffic.

We will start by checking our Link2Feed client information to see if you’ve already indicated you have a disability. If it indicates you do, you will be allowed to shop on Wednesdays. If our current client information doesn’t indicate you have a disability, and you tell us you do, we will make this permanent notation in the Link2Feed database, and you will be allowed to shop on Wednesdays.

Older adults who are 60 years of age and older. 

We believe these accessible shopping hours will have less traffic which will likely mean shorter lines, less time standing, and a less congested market floor to navigate.

On these days, there will be additional volunteers working as “shopping buddies.” They will be there to assist with selecting items, pushing carts, loading carts, navigating the shopping floor, carrying and lifting, getting the cart to the car, loading the car, and more. Just let us know what you need when you get here. 

Other than these anticipated differences, the service, foods available, and general shopping experience will remain the same. 

Proxy shopping won’t be allowed during accessible hours, even if they shop for a senior or a person with a disability. These hours are designated for those who need assistance, more time, etc. 

We are doing a three-month trial period to see how it goes. We intend and hope to stay with this plan, but are open to changing the way operate it as we learn how it all plays out during this trial period. 

We’re sorry this is worrisome; getting into a new routine is hard. If you’re unable to shop another day, we are grateful there are other agencies, locations, and pantries from which you can obtain food on Wednesdays. Look at our Food Finder Map to see what other options exist for Wednesday shopping.

Click here and follow the steps below:

SCREEN 1
Enter your zip code in the upper left field. Adjust the radius based on how far you’re able to travel, and click “More Filters.”

  

SCREEN 2:

  1. Click “Wednesday.”
  2. Then, select any or all of the three options under the header “Food Program Category.”
  3. Then, click “Apply.”

SCREEN 3:

You will see a list of options for getting food on the right side of the window.

 

It will depend on what each client wants and needs. On these days, there will be additional volunteers working as “shopping buddies.” They will be there to assist with selecting items, pushing carts, loading carts, navigating the shopping floor, carrying and lifting, getting the cart to the car, loading the car, and more. Just let us know when you get here. 

Unfortunately, no. And the same is true for the opposite (your ride share person is 60 ir older and/or has a disability, but you are not). In order to truly meet the goals of creating an accessible shopping experience, only those who meet the criteria will be able to shop during these hours.

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Important Food Recall Notice

Feeding America issued notice of an urgent product recall of a variety of Albertsons Companies/Supplier products Oct. 3.

The Food Bank has isolated and disposed of these products and made all Food Bank partners aware of the situation. Anyone who may have received these products is asked to dispose of them.

UPDATE: We are currently providing support to our partner agencies. Hygiene items are the most requested, including diapers, period products, toothbrushes and toothpaste. Visit any of our locations to donate food or supplies.

The Food Bank for Larimer County is carefully monitoring the status of the Alexander Mountain Fire. 

If you or someone you know needs food, please know that the Food Bank’s no-cost markets are available as a resource.

Locations and hours:

Loveland Fresh Food Share, 2600 N. Lincoln St., in Loveland

Fort Collins Fresh Food Share, 1301 Blue Spruce Dr., Fort Collins

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday

Plan ahead for our altered schedule during the week of Christmas:

The Food Bank for Larimer County Fresh Food Share No-cost Markets and administrative will be closed Thursday, July 4 

This affects Food Bank locations.

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El banco de alimentos para el condado de Larimer Fresh Food Share sin costo Los mercados y la administración estarán cerrados el jueves 4 de julio.

Esto afecta las ubicaciones de los Bancos de Alimentos.

ROAD CLOSURES WILL IMPACT EASY ACCESS TO FORT COLLINS FOOD SHARE: 

A full closure of northbound College Ave. in Fort Collins will affect easy/regular access to our Food Share location at 1301 Blue Spruce from April 15 – 19. Plan accordingly. 

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

FOOD BANK CLOSURE:

The Food Bank Food Share location at both Fort Collins (Blue Spruce) and Loveland (Lincoln Ave.) are closed Saturday, April 6.

Administrative Offices at Wright Drive in Loveland are closed Friday, April 5. 

CIERRE DEL BANCO DE ALIMENTOS:

Las ubicaciones de Food Share del Banco de Alimentos en Fort Collins (Blue Spruce) y Loveland (Lincoln Ave.) estarán cerradas el sábado 6 de abril.

Las oficinas administrativas en Wright Drive en Loveland estarán cerradas el viernes 5 de abril.

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’s no-cost markets will be closed Saturday, Aug. 31. 

Our Administrative Office will be closed Monday, September 2.

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El Banco de Comida estará cerrado sábado, 31 de agosto y lunes, 2 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.