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Notes from the CEO

Each month, the Food Bank publishes information, education, and awareness articles about food insecurity, the food security industry, and more. 

Learn more about the day-to-day, month-to-month, and year-to-year operations about the Food Bank for Larimer County, all from the perspective of our CEO, Amy Pezzani. 

The intent is to share news and information with donors, clients, or community members that create common understanding about food insecurity and the hunger-related issues in Larimer County.

Two pieces are published monthly: a blog article and a note from our CEO. The collective CEO notes are linked below. You can view the blog here. 

Amy Pezzani
FBLC CEO

2024 Notes from the CEO

October 2024: National Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 – October 15. 

 

September 2024: Celebrate Hunger Action Month

Hunger Action is the most significant annual event for food banks,.

August 2024: How do plan to leave your legacy?

You don’t have to have great wealth to leave a legacy.

July 2024: Everyone can be an advocate

Your willingness to be a responsible, involved participant is crucial to the decision-making process.

June 2024: Childhood Hunger

Almost every program and service we offer contributes to feeding kids.

May 2024: Senior Wellness

Senior hunger is a threat to the wellbeing of older adults.

April 2024: Food Rescue

The modern-day concept of food rescue quite literally began with food banks.

March 2024: Nutrition Awareness

Food Bank prioritizes nutritious food.

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Important Food Recall Notice

 

Update: The recall notice has been expanded to include additional ready-made meat and poultry products. Out of an abundance of caution, the Food Bank has isolated and disposed of any pre-cooked chicken products that may be potentially contaminated. All partners have been instructed to follow the same precautions

The USDA announced a nationwide recall of a variety of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products, due to the possibility of listeria contamination. The meat was processed at manufacturing facility operated by BrucePac, in Durant, Okla.

Out of an abundance of caution, The Food Bank has isolated and disposed of all potentially affected products and made all Food Bank partners aware of the situation.  

This recall impacts millions of pounds of meat distributed across the U.S., including to restaurants, schools and major retailers. Anyone who may have received these products is asked to dispose of them. 

This recall was initially issued Oct. 9, but reissued Oct. 15 to include additional products and production dates. The ready-to-eat meat and poultry items were produced from May 31 to Oct. 8.

Aviso importante sobre retirada de alimentos

El USDA anunció un retiro a nivel nacional de una variedad de productos cárnicos y avícolas listos para comer, debido a la posibilidad de contaminación por listeria. La carne fue procesada en las instalaciones de fabricación operadas por BrucePac, en Durant, Oklahoma.

Por precaución, el Banco de Alimentos ha aislado y eliminado todos los productos potencialmente afectados y ha informado a todos los socios del Banco de Alimentos sobre la situación. 

Este retiro del mercado afecta millones de libras de carne. Se ruega a cualquier persona que haya recibido estos productos que los deseche.

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.

STOCK our Shelves!

We gratefully accept stock and mutual fund shares – making a gift of securities is a simple yet impactful way to support our hunger relief efforts.

To donate stock, or gift or transfer appreciated assets, please email us for instructions and account information:

Heather Buoniconti, Chief Development Officer

The Food Bank is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Our tax identification number is 74-2336171.

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

Food Bank for Larimer County is CLOSED today, August 28, 2024 for all-staff training events.

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.