How the Food Bank fights campus hunger
October 2026 When I started college as a first-generation college student in Missouri, nobody talked about hunger on college campuses. It may as well have not existed. And to be fair, none of my friends had the same struggles and concerns that I had. If they worked at all, it was for fun money, […]
Our calling this Hunger Action Month
September 2026 Every Hunger Action Month in September, we center our calling around getting involved with the Food Bank through volunteering, donating and advocacy. As a part of this ask, we are shining a light on advocacy for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and its ability to give people buying power to get the […]
Get to know our team
If you’ve got an early morning commute in Larimer County, it’s likely you’ve caught a glimpse of one of our Food Bank trucks. They’re pretty hard to miss. Behind the wheel of the eggplant-colored box truck is a Food Rescue Route Driver. As the sun rises, they are inevitably on their way to one of […]
Fueling summer memories
It’s thanks to our community that we’ve been able to successfully provide fresh and nutritious meals to kids through our Lunch Lab. Here’s a snapshot of what we’ve accomplished together so far: -Produced hundreds of daily meals to youth 18 and under -Distributed lunches across 27 different sites in Larimer County -During a time of […]
How the Food Bank provides child nutrition services throughout the summer
Growing up, I spent the majority of my summers in carefree bliss — after I did my chores, of course! There were endless days on bikes, exploring the woods while playing out scenes from Box Car Children and going to the pool with my aunt. At the Food Bank, we believe every child deserves a […]
How our Hunger-Relief Services Support Senior Nutrition
In a recent conversation with one of our senior shoppers, the unique challenges that older adults face getting the nutrition they need was underscored. Our shopper, Mary, said the Food Bank’s No Cost Market saves her and her husband roughly $200 a month in grocery expenses. She said the support comes at a critical time […]
A Note of Thanks to Food Bank Volunteers
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.
Meet HER — The Guidelines That Help Us Promote & Acquire More Nutritious Food
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.
Listening Sessions Propel Positive Change in Food Bank Services
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.
New Year, Same Mission
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.
