FOOD & FUND DRIVES
Food and fund drives are vital to Food Bank operations and allow us to continue our fight against hunger. Contributions from businesses, schools, churches, community organizations and individuals generate thousands of meals for families, children and seniors each year.
Host your own event or support one of ours!
Through the compassion, generosity and effort of our community, Food Bank for Larimer County is able to provide high-quality, nutritious and healthy food to those in need and we take great pride in that.
To ensure we maintain that quality, we follow strict USDA food-safety and health standards.
OUR MOST NEEDED ITEMS
- Peanut butter (non-hydrogenated oil)
- Canned meat/fish (chicken, salmon, tuna)
- Canned fruit in fruit juice
- Whole grain, low sugar cereal
- Whole grain pasta
- Brown rice
- Canned and/or dried beans (low sodium or not salt added preferred)
WHAT WE CANNOT ACCEPT
- Foods that have been served on a buffet table
- Foods that have been previously reheated
- Foods that have not been stored at proper temperature
- Foods with damaged or compromised packaging
- Any food containing alcohol
- Home canned or home jarred products
- Produce with decay
- Frozen foods with freezer burn
- Sushi or any seafood intended for raw consumption
- Open, punctured, bulging or seriously damaged canned goods
GATHER THE ESSENTIALS
In addition to food items, we also gladly accept non-food items that help our clients live healthy and rewarding lives.
Our most needed esstentials:
- Diapers (Preemie and sizes 5, 6 & 7 are most requested)
- Baby Wipe
- Hygiene wipes
- Toothpaste & Mouthwash (alcohol-free)
- Deodorant
- Period products
- Diapers (Preemie and sizes 5, 6 & 7 are most requested)
- Baby Wipe
- Hygiene wipes
- Toothpaste & Mouthwash (alcohol-free)
- Deodorant
- Period products
