Visiting the Food Bank for the first time – or the first time in a long time – can be confusing and intimidating. Read below to learn the answers to the questions people ask us most frequently.
It is hard to ask for help.
It is extremely important to us to provide a dignified experience for every single person who needs to use our services, as well as for our volunteers and team members. We want our facilities to be a place you feel welcome.
You are welcome and will receive food when you come.
We try to make a trip to our No-Cost Markets as similar as possible to going to a grocery store.
After checking in, you choose the food you want. We don’t want anyone to worry about where their next meal is going to come from, and it’s our privilege to be able to help however we can.
You will always be welcome for as long as you need to come to the Food Bank.
When you visit for the first time, you may be asked for a photo ID, asked about your income and where you live. These items are not required to obtain food, except in the case of 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 do not need to do paperwork, only check-in at the registers at the 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.
Learn more about the process of visiting here.
Clients can visit Food Bank Food Share No-Cost Markets (this includes both Food Share locations and any Mobile Market) up to two times per week. These visits are tracked and inforced by the staff and volunteers at each location.
We offer a wide variety of fresh, shelf-stable and frozen or refrigerated food items, including an ample supply of fresh produce. What you find at our No-Cost Markets may vary from day to day, and we can never guarantee that we’ll have a specific item. What we can guarantee is that you will have access to a good supply of nutritious food.
YES.
If you need food, come to the Food Bank, and we will get you some food.
Depending on your income, you may not qualify to receive certain government commodities, but you can still access a wide variety of donated food. Again, if you are in need of food, come visit us. We can help.
Many people pick up food for their entire family, and some of our clients help relatives or neighbors by picking up their food for them.
No.
While it may be frustrating, we do not allow clients to use place markers to reserve a place in line. Only a person can reserve a spot in line. If the weather isn’t great (too cold, too hot) and you have a vehicle you can sit in, feel free to wait in your car until you are ready to get in line. We have systems in place to ensure food is distribute throughout the day so all shoppers are served.
Pets cannot come inside our shopping locations.
Only service animals are allowed at the Fresh Food Share No-Cost Markets. Federal law defines services animals as dogs that are trained to perform a specific task related to a person’s disability. Emotional support or comfort animals are NOT considered service animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Yes.
Many of our clients receive SNAP benefits in addition to visiting our No-Cost Markets. In fact, we have a full-time crew of highly-skilled Food Bank staff dedicated to helping people get signed up for SNAP benefits. Our vision is a hunger-free Larimer County, and we want you to take advantage of every available resource to get the food you need for your household.
Yes, for some items.
A proxy form is used to assign an indivdual to pick up a CSFP box (aka Senior Box) in lieu of the senior client. It can also be used for monthly TEFAP commodities pickups. More details and a copy of the form is here.
We do our best to make shopping at a Food Bank No-Cost Market as similar as possible to shopping at a grocery store. That means, clients – for the most part – get to choose what they want – and how much they want – to take with them.
Most of the food choices at the No-Cost Markets are for anyone to take. But, some are only for those enrolled in specific programs, such as CSFP and TEFAP commodities. These restricted items are few, and are clearly labeled.
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.
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.