Although there are so many people experiencing food insecurity, most don’t know how to visit a food bank.
We have two shopping locations; one in Fort Collins and one in Loveland. There are also several mobile markets throughout the county. Each location offers protein/meat, bread, dairy products, fruits and vegetables, and non-perishable food. Everything is absolutely no charge to our clients.
It’s more like visiting a grocery store than you might imagine.
Access the form by clicking the buttons below. We request shoppers who have never visited before complete it.
When you visit and are not yet in our internal system of shoppers, we will ask you to complete this form before starting to shop.
If you have a printer, complete the form, print it, and bring it with you on your first visit. You can also email your completed form to us.
Completing this form before you visit is NOT required, but having it complete will make your first shopping visit faster.
When you visit for the first time, you may be asked for some indentifying information, such as:
Receiving other benefits does not disqualify you from receiving food from our markets. We ask this information so we understand community need and plan accordingly.
Also, our funding partners ask us to provide this information to them so your cooperation helps keep us funded!
The above items are not required for a person to obtain food; they help us keep and maintain data, and therefore funding. The one exception is for those seeking enrollment and participation in the United State Dept. of Agriculture’s Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). To obtain CSFP commodities, a photo ID is required.
Returning shoppers will not need to do paperwork, only check-in at the registers upon entrance. However, from time to time, based on which programs you participate in, you will need to periodically recertify and confirm your information with the check-in staff.
When you visit one of our shopping locations, you may be asked questions about income. However, you do not need to prove SNAP eligibility to receive food.
If you are a pet parent and are in need of pet food, the Food Bank may be able to help. We partner with the Colorado Pet Pantry to host a pet pantry at our Lincoln Avenue location on the 4th Saturday of the month. You can also contact the Animal Friends Alliance to learn more about their pet food assistance program.
A proxy form assigns an individual to pick up a CSFP box (aka Senior Box) in lieu of the senior client. Monthly TEFAP commodities can also be picked up by proxy shoppers.
Qualifying individuals receive commodities one time per month through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), a program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Commodities typically consist of non-perishable and/or frozen food items.
To determine if you qualify for TEFAP, please review the income eligibility guidelines below. If you are unsure whether you qualify, visit one of our shopping locations where a staff member or volunteer will assist you .
Learn more about TEFAP and confirm current eligibility requirements here.
| Household* Size | Max Weekly Income | Max Monthly Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $579.23 | $2,510.00 |
| 2 | $786.15 | $3,406.67 |
| 3 | $993.08 | $4,303.33 |
| 4 | $1,200.00 | $5,200.00 |
| 5 | $1,406.92 | $6,096.67 |
| 6 | $1,613.85 | $6,993.33 |
| 7 | $1,820.77 | $7,890.00 |
| 8 | $2,027.69 | $8,786.67 |
| For each additional family member, add: | $206.92 | $896.67 |
* A Household is the total number of related or unrelated persons living at the same address who purchase, prepare, and consume food together. Household income is the combined income of all household earners.
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA. View more details here.
Food Bank for Larimer County
5706 Wright Drive, Loveland, Colorado 80538
T: (970) 493-4477
The Food Bank for Larimer County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization recognized by the IRS, ID 74-2336171. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Privacy Policy
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.
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
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 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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
