Our Story
Our story started thanks to one individual’s compassion which transformed into over 40 years of fighting hunger in Larimer county.
Thousands of volunteers, hundreds of partners & an unimaginable number community members have made this possible.
Since 1984, we have rescued & distributed millions of pounds of food which ensures those around us have access to food & essentials. Take a look at how it all started and how we ended up where we are today. The fight continues and our vision, mission and values remain the same, but we believe that together, we can End Hunger Here.
Vision
A hunger-free Larimer county
Mission
Provide food to all in need through community partnerships and hunger-relief programs.
Values
Integrity
Accountability
Efficiency
Dignity
Integrity
Accountability
Efficiency
Dignity
In 1983, VISTA volunteer, Sandy Bowden conducted a survey and verified the need for an efficient, centralized food collection and distribution resource.
After gaining insight into how other communities served low-income individuals and determined that Larimer county needed a Food Bank.
During the first month of operation, Sandy and her volunteers provided 3,800 pounds of food to those in need.
In those days, food came primarily from rotating food drives between different houses of worship. In the first 12 months, the Food Bank distributed 56,836 pounds of food.
Amy was the agency relations director and executive director for the Ozarks Harvest Food Bank in Springfield, MO.
The Nappie Project was created by volunteer Jan Touslee.
This initiative helped supply families with free diapers and wipes to ensure that, along with food, essentials are accessible.
Thanks to a $50,000 grant from Northern Colorado UNIFY, FBLC was able to expand it's children outreach in Larimer county.
In 1983, VISTA volunteer, Sandy Bowden conducted a survey and verified the need for an efficient, centralized food collection and distribution resource.
After gaining insight into how other communities served low-income individuals and determined that Larimer county needed a Food Bank.
During the first month of operation, Sandy and her volunteers provided 3,800 pounds of food to those in need.
In those days, food came primarily from rotating food drives between different houses of worship. In the first 12 months, the Food Bank distributed 56,836 pounds of food.
Amy was the agency relations director and executive director for the Ozarks Harvest Food Bank in Springfield, MO.
The Nappie Project was created by volunteer Jan Touslee.
This initiative helped supply families with free diapers and wipes to ensure that, along with food, essentials are accessible.
Thanks to a $50,000 grant from Northern Colorado UNIFY, FBLC was able to expand it's children outreach in Larimer county.
