Together, We Can End Hunger – Especially Now
The origin of “food banking” as we know it today dates to the late 1960’s in Phoenix, Arizona. In the “old days” (think 1980s and 90s), food banks rarely rescued fresh foods; they were more focused on shelf-stable foods. Once we did start to distribute produce and other fresh foods, it was immediately successful and continued to grow in positive ways very quickly.
Food insecurity doesn’t always look the way you think
Food insecurity in Larimer County doesn’t follow a stereotype. In fact, 1 in 8 residents struggles with hunger, including over 8,370 children. Many are working families, seniors on fixed incomes, and individuals facing rising housing and medical costs. The gap between wages and living costs in Larimer County means Food Bank clients aren’t strangers. […]
The Food Bank is powered by community
The origin of “food banking” as we know it today dates to the late 1960’s in Phoenix, Arizona. In the “old days” (think 1980s and 90s), food banks rarely rescued fresh foods; they were more focused on shelf-stable foods. Once we did start to distribute produce and other fresh foods, it was immediately successful and continued to grow in positive ways very quickly.
Leave a legacy, live your values
Planned giving is about aligning your finances and assets with your personal values. It’s the best way to ensure your generosity has lasting impact. Planned giving is a powerful way to support the causes that matter most, while simultaneously creating financial advantages for yourself, your family, and your future. For supporters of the Food Bank […]
The certainty of being uncertain helps us plan strategically
The origin of “food banking” as we know it today dates to the late 1960’s in Phoenix, Arizona. In the “old days” (think 1980s and 90s), food banks rarely rescued fresh foods; they were more focused on shelf-stable foods. Once we did start to distribute produce and other fresh foods, it was immediately successful and continued to grow in positive ways very quickly.
More Than a Meal: Community Solutions to Food Insecurity in Larimer County
Community-driven advocacy plays a powerful role in addressing food insecurity in Larimer County and across Colorado. Here’s how individuals — clients, neighbors, volunteers, and/or community leaders — can take action. Understand the scope of the challenge In Larimer County, 11% of the population is food insecure. Of that food insecure population, 40% don’t qualify for […]
What we’re doing to feed kids this summer
The origin of “food banking” as we know it today dates to the late 1960’s in Phoenix, Arizona. In the “old days” (think 1980s and 90s), food banks rarely rescued fresh foods; they were more focused on shelf-stable foods. Once we did start to distribute produce and other fresh foods, it was immediately successful and continued to grow in positive ways very quickly.
The hidden weight of hunger: How food insecurity shapes shame in childhood
When we discuss food insecurity, the conversation often centers on physical hunger, the empty stomach, the skipped meals, and the reliance on food banks. However, for children, the impact of food insecurity extends far beyond the physical realm. It embeds itself in their psyche, often manifesting as a profound sense of shame. Shame is a […]
No shame. Just nourishment.
Food Bank client Carrie knows there are other people in her Larimer County community who could benefit from using the no-cost markets. Yet, they haven’t reached out to get the help they deserve. “They don’t think there’s anything here that provides a meal for them…” Carrie said. Wrapped into this perception are likely deep-seated stigmas […]
Let go of the shame that surrounds experiencing food insecurity
The origin of “food banking” as we know it today dates to the late 1960’s in Phoenix, Arizona. In the “old days” (think 1980s and 90s), food banks rarely rescued fresh foods; they were more focused on shelf-stable foods. Once we did start to distribute produce and other fresh foods, it was immediately successful and continued to grow in positive ways very quickly.
