Fighting hunger takes all of us and food donations make an immediate impact!
That impact can be seen throughout our hunger-relief programs like our No Cost Markets and Mobile Markets, as well as additional distribution outreach we receive from our Nourishing Network agency partners.
WITH YOUR HELP IN 2025
51,926
Served individuals facing food insecurity
9 MILLION
Meals provided
44%
Of all food distributed through hunger-relief programs was fruit and vegetables
"WHAT CAN I DONATE?"
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
PLEASE BRING DONATIONS TO ANY OF OUR LOCATIONS
Loveland
2600 N Lincoln Ave, Loveland, CO 80538
970-493-4477
Donation Hours
Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Wednesday: 12:00pm-4:00pm
Fort Collins
1301 Blue Spruce Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80524
970-493-4477
Donation Hours
Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Wednesday: 12:00pm-4:00pm
Loveland Offices
5706 Wright Dr, Loveland, CO 80538
970-493-4477
Donation Hours
Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm
Nourishing Network
The Nourishing Network is our community partnership program where organizations can shop through our supply and gather the food they need to help fight food insecurity in our surrounding communities.
Donate 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
"HOW ELSE CAN I HELP?"
Donating food is an incredible way for you to help fight food insecurity—but not the only way!
HOST A FOOD DRIVE
Get the community involved! Food drives are a great way to get everyone involved. Churches, schools, job sites, and even your neighborhood are the perfect place to get started.
RECURRING GIFTS
Those who set up recurring gifts become a very important part of our Feeding Us Forward program.
Feeding us Forward is for those who commit to regular and ongoing donations. With every gift, no matter how large or small, we are able to continue our fight against food insecurity.
Contact our Philanthropy Coordinator for Donor Relations Charlene Olms, with questions regarding Feeding Us Forward
NON-CASH GIFTS
We gladly accept non-cash gifts in the form of long-term appreciated securities like stocks and bonds, as well as QCD, IRA gifts, and DAF.
Compared to cash, these gifts can have a larger impact since there are no capital gains tax to be paid on appreciation!
To donate stock, or to gift/transfer appreciated assets
LEGACY GIFTS
Planned, legacy gifts to the Food Bank for Larimer County ensure your commitment to fighting hunger lives on and future generations will receive the nutrition they need to survive and thrive.
By naming Food Bank for Larimer County as a beneficiary in your will, IRA or insurance policy, you are offering your support for those in your community who are in need for years to come.
Ensure your wishes are followed through by reporting a charitable gift in your will or trust and make a long-term impact.
