Welcome Agency Partners!

THANKS FOR BEING OUR PARTNER

We are grateful to partner with your organization through our Nourishing Network. Thank you for the invaluable service you provide to people facing hunger in our communities. 

Use the links to the right to ensure you have regular, updated access to the tools and resources we share with our partners at your fingertips.

This portal allows you to download documents, submit reports and more. Take a moment to explore what’s available. 

How to Become an Agency Partner

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis from nonprofit organizations who would like to contribute to our mission of alleviating hunger in Larimer County. Upon submission and review of your application, the Programs Manager will contact you concerning your qualification to be an agency partner. Partnerships will be determined based on the applicant’s location, target audience, how many established services we already support nearby, and the type of distribution you plan to provide.

Review the resources to the right, including the steps to Becoming an Agency Partner to start the process. Additional questions can be directed to Programs Manager Zac Hummel.

Minimum Qualifications for Agency Partners:

  • Registered 501(c)3 organization or qualifying church

  • Operates to serve “the ill, needy, or infants (minor children)” as per the IRS.

  • Located in Larimer County.

  • Have adequate food storage space.

Food Safety Requirements

It is of the utmost importance the food being served to our clients is stored and distributed safely. As such, all agency partners must have at least one person with appropriate food safety training that aligns with the type of food being distributed or prepared. If that food safety-trained individual leaves the organization, agencies have 60 days to train a new person.

  • An agency distributing only shelf stable product is required to have basic food safety training.
    • We use an online platform called NEOGOV to distribute the trainings.
    • To request a profile to take the training, please contact our agency helpdesk at agencyinfo@foodbanklarimer.org
  • An agency distributing cold product is required to have advanced food safety training. There are two classroom options:
      • ServSafe Food Handler’s Class
        • This online course is $15. An assessment must be completed to receive a certificate.
      • Food Bank for Larimer County’s In-Person Class
        • FBLC offers Agency Partners an in-person class 6 times each year, always on Wednesday afternoons from 1:00 -3:30 pm.
        • The class is free and requires completion of an assessment to receive a certificate.
        • Upcoming FBLC class information will be included in Agency Newsletters.
  • Agencies that prepare food on site (such as a soup kitchen or meal site) are required to have advanced food safety training that is more comprehensive than the ServSafe Food Handler’s Class.

AGENCY RESOURCES

BECOMING AN AGENCY PARTNER

MEMBER AGENCY CONTRACT

AGENCY HANDBOOK

FOOD BANK HOLIDAYS & CLOSURES

AGENCY-ENABLED RETAIL PICK-UP AGREEMENT

NOURISHING NETWORK APPLICATION

FOODKEEPER APP

BEST-BY DATE POSTER

FAQs

The Food Bank’s Agency Team meets monthly to discuss any outstanding applications. You will be contacted by the Programs Manager within one month of your application to discuss your partnership.

Incomplete application, saturation of food assistance programs in the applicant’s area, insufficient food storage space, insufficient staffing, applicant’s focus is inconsistent with the Food Bank’s mission.

Yes. We have two full-time staff that help with SNAP assistance, and we offer nutrition education classes. Additionally, if your application is denied, we are happy to refer you to other organizations in the community who can provide food assistance for your clients.

Visit our Find Food Map to see pantry and meal programs in the county we partner with that are open to the public.

We distribute turkeys only to established partners and to schools located in Poudre and Thompson School Districts. Prospective organizations are not eligible to receive turkeys or holiday basket food, nor do we establish partnerships solely around receiving holiday food.

Where does the food come from?

We receive food from several sources: donations from individuals and organizations within the communities we serve, local retail stores, other food banks, the USDA, and national donors.

Shopping Days & Times

Food Bank for Larimer County Web Search

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.