LOVELAND, COLO — December 28, 2020 — The Food Bank for Larimer County recently received a $10,000 grant from the KeyBank Foundation. This generous grant will allow the Food Bank to provide the equivalent of more than 20,000 meals to those in need in our community.
Since March, the Food Bank has seen a dramatic increase in the amount of food it is distributing through its various hunger-relief programs. During the pandemic, the Food Bank’s pantries are serving more than 500 households per day and its Nourishing Network is distributing 82 percent more food than during the same period last year. In addition, funds from this grant will support new programs created in response to the pandemic, like the Food Bank’s pop-up pantries and homebound delivery service.
“This grant from KeyBank is an example of the amazing support we are receiving from our community partners,” said Food Bank for Larimer County CEO Amy Pezzani. “During these incredibly difficult times, this grant allows us to respond to the needs of our clients as they evolve during the pandemic. We are so grateful for the support.”
About Food Bank for Larimer County
Founded in 1984, the Food Bank for Larimer County is the county’s only Feeding America clearinghouse for donated food. In 2020, the Food Bank provided enough food for 8.8 million meals through a variety of hunger-relief programs, including its Fresh Food Share pantries, Nutritious Kitchen and Nourishing Network program. An estimated 37,500 Larimer County residents received assistance through the Food Bank’s programs and partnerships last year.
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