Thank you, KeyBank
LOVELAND, COLO. – December 2023 — The Food Bank for Larimer County was the recipient of a $10,000 KeyBank Foundation grant to support hunger relief. The funds awarded will help to provide the equivalent of 20,000 meals. This support comes at a crucial time. The Food Bank this year saw demand for its services increase. […]
The Importance of Leaving a Legacy
A will is a legal document that lets you decide what happens with your estate after you die. Yet, according to a recent survey, almost two-thirds of Americans don’t have one. If you’re among them, you should know there are many reasons to have a will. When you die without a will, you leave important […]
Navigating End-of-Year Tax Donations
2022 showed a 3.4% decline in giving by Americans, only the fourth time in four decades donations did not increase year over year. Many donors are looking for guidance on how to develop a charitable giving plan for the remainder of 2023. While the Food Bank for Larimer County enthusiastically welcomes any and all donations […]
The Life Cycle of FBLC Food
Food rescue and food repurpose to feed families The Food Bank for Larimer County has been the leader in our community for rescuing perfectly safe and healthy food since 1984; diverting millions of pounds of food that formerly went into grocers’ dumpsters to instead putting that still high quality food to someone’s dining room table. […]
Food Insecure Situations That Might Surprise You
Food insecurity is a complex issue that affects more than 50,000 in Larimer County. That means people—including some you know personally—regularly experience fear and anxiety about whether they will go to bed hungry or have to choose between paying their bills or buying food. But what is food insecurity, exactly? According to Feeding America, it’s […]
What does the Term “Food Insecurity” Actually Mean?
The USDA defines food insecurity as a lack of consistent access to enough food for every person in a household to live an active, healthy life. But what does that actually mean?
SNAP Benefits Boost the Local Economy
Most find it easy to see how SNAP benefits the person and family receiving them: food on the table they likely would not have otherwise. However, the ways SNAP benefits all people in the community by boosting the local economy remains largely unknown.
How to Take Action in September for Hunger Action Month
September is Hunger Action Month – a month where people all over America stand together with the Feeding America nationwide network of food banks, including the Food Bank for Larimer County, to fight hunger. It’s safe to say that this year’s Hunger Action Month will be different than in years past due to COVID-19. It’s also safe […]
Client Stories: In Their Own Words
Young Roxanne was eager to let other people know about The Lunch Lab, because she likes it a lot! “You get to get a prize after six visits and you get lots of yummy food,” she said, holding the prize she had picked out during a recent Lunch Lab visit at the Old Town Library […]
