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Collected CEO Notes

Notes from the CEO

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

Recent Notes from the CEO

September 2025: Together, we can end hunger – Especially now

September marks Hunger Action Month, a time when food banks across the country unite to raise awareness and inspire action. 

August 2025: Leave a legacy of nourishment and hope

By including the Food Bank in a will, trust, or estate plan, donors are planting seeds that will nourish generations to come.

July 2025: The certainty of being uncertain helps us plan strategically

Currently, one of the most unpredictable variables the food banks and the people we serve face uncertainty around is SNAP funding…

June 2025: What we’re doing to feed kids this summer

Of all the programs and services we offer, the ones that have the greatest impact are those that put food directly—and immediately—into the hands of people who need it. 

May 2025: Let go of the shame that surrounds experiencing food insecurity

The stigma surrounding food insecurity runs deep, rooted in misconceptions about poverty, worthiness, and self-reliance…

April 2025: An open letter of thanks to our volunteers

While we are grateful for our volunteers every day of the year, this month’s special designation is even better…

March 2025: The collective benefit of nutritious food for all

Access to nutritious food is a cornerstone of a healthy and thriving community…

February 2025: Within complex systems, we want accessing food to be easy

Do you like podcasts? One I started listening to recently is “The Uncertain Hour.”

January 2025: Fighting the stigma of food insecurity

As we step into 2025, our focus shifts to tackling the stigmas surrounding food insecurity head-on…

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Labor Day weekend closures

The Loveland Fresh Food Share, 2600 N. Lincoln Ave., and Fort Collins Fresh Food Share, 1301 Blue Spruce Dr., will be closed on Saturday, Aug. 30. 

Additionally, there will be no mobile markets on Aug. 30 and Aug. 31 at our Grace Place and Foothills Unitarian locations. 

The Food Bank’s office and warehouse location at 5706 Wright Drive in Loveland will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1. 

All regular services will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 2. 

PLEASE NOTE: The Loveland Fresh Food Share has closed early Saturday, Feb. 24. It will re-open during regular business hours Tuesday. 

The Food Bank for Larimer County’s no-cost markets and administrative offices will be closed Friday, July 4. 

No-cost markets will reopen Saturday, July 5 for regular hours.

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El Banco de Comida estará cerrado sábado, 4 de julio.

Los mercados sin costo reabrirán el sábado 5 de julio en su horario habitual.

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.

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

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!

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

 

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!

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.

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. 

The Food Bank is closed Aug. 27 for an all-staff training day. 

Services will resume during regular business hours Thursday, Aug. 28. 

MEMORIAL DAY CLOSURES

The Food Bank will be closed Saturday, May 24. This affects both shopping locations in Fort Collins and Loveland.

Administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 26.

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El Banco de Alimentos permanecerá cerrado el sábado 24 de mayo. Esto afecta a ambos centros comerciales de Fort Collins y Loveland.

Las oficinas administrativas permanecerán cerradas el lunes 26 de mayo.

PRESIDENT’S DAY CLOSURES

The Fresh Food Shares are closed Saturday, February 15.

The office is closed Monday, February 17.

Nuestras despensas de fresh food share están cerradas el sábado 15 de febrero.

Nuestras oficina del banco de comida estará cerrada el lunes 17 de febrero.

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

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.

Food Bank for Larimer County is closed Wednesday, August 23, 2023.


Banco de comida ester estará cerrado el miércoles, 23 de agosto de 2023.