Service Area

This shopping policy enforcement is the result of the Food Bank experiencing a steady increase in out-of-county demand within the past year. The Food Bank must make strategic decisions that promote resource sustainability for the county it was founded to serve. 

The Food Bank also recognizes that people coming from outside of Larimer County may be exerting time and funds to travel to Larimer County. We will direct neighbors to resources in their area that may offer more convenience to get food.   

As of July 1, 2025, all clients (new or returning) must verify both their identity and Larimer County address. Please note that these requirements will be mandatory to use services at the no-cost markets and mobile markets; read the information carefully and thoroughly to allow for the best preparation.

At intake, everyone who has not already recertified will be asked for a photo ID and one formal document that is dated within the last six months. The purpose of the photo ID is to verify identity. The purpose of the document is to verify address.

Bringing these items will not be required for every shopping trip, just the first trip on or after July 1, 2025.  

Examples of ACCEPTED photo IDs:

• Driver’s license
• Passport from any country
• Government-issued ID
• Student ID
• Work ID
• Shelter ID

Examples of ACCEPTED formal documents:

• Account statements or another monthly bill
  • These could include bank statements, credit card statements, or any other bill that shows your address and a date within the last six months.
  • We accept paper and electronic versions, including a version that you can pull up on your phone.
• Utility bill
• Auto insurance card (with name and address)
• Mail addressed to you from a company, even if it’s junk or promotional
  • NOTE: lots of this type of mail will show your address, but not have a postmarked date. Be sure to check it has both before using. The mail must also contain your name.

What we will NOT ACCEPT:

• • Personal mail or delivery packages
    • Personal letter or card
    • Packages delivered from Amazon, DHL, etc.
  • Any mail that is not dated within the last six months

This is a one-time process. Bringing these items will not be required for every shopping trip, just the first trip on or after July 1, 2025.  

We respect your privacy. Clients may request to receive food anonymously, but we will still need to review the following at each visit: 

• Proof of Larimer County address 

• Visual verification of ID documents 

Shopping anonymously means we will not record or store personal information, but you will still need to provide proof that you live in Larimer County.  

We will accept a variety of forms of photo ID. As long as it has your picture and name on it, we are likely to accept it, but here are a few examples: government-issued ID, student ID, passport, shelter ID, employment ID, etc. Please note that your ID address and mail address don’t have to match.  

Please use randymajors.org/countygmap to double-check the location of your address. This is the same source the Food Bank will be using to verify addresses, if needed.

You can shop for someone else if they’ve completed a Proxy Form, provided a current photo ID or a clear photo or photocopy of their eligible photo ID, and one document showing their current address, dated within the last 6 months.  A cellphone photo of these two items will be accepted. Additionally,  these documents can be shown to the intake worker via video call (FaceTime, Zoom, etc) on the shopper’s cell phone. 

• The provided proxy form must be signed by both of you  

• You can be a proxy for more than one person  

Clients who do not have an address will be asked for a photo ID the same as those with addresses. Acceptable address verification methods for people who are unhoused include: 

• Use of shelter address 
• Reasonable verification of living arrangements (e.g., vehicle, staying with others) 
• Confirmation via school documentation (if applicable) 

We can no longer continue to serve out-of-county people. All people who live outside of Larimer County will be directed to use our Food Finder map to find a more convenient location that is closest to them. Anyone using the Food Finder map should check the qualifications for the food resources they are considering.  

To use the Food Finder map, enter a zip code or address in the search bar to find nearby food resources. Use filters to help you find the most convenient resource. 

Yes. This information applies to anyone who uses the Food Bank’s no-cost markets and mobile markets. Please be prepared to follow the same guidelines.  

For those who use Grace Place Church, proof of address for either Larimer County or Berthoud will be accepted. This is because of Grace Place’s unique location.  

We are not expecting or requiring our agency partners to make this change. It is important to note, however, that some of these partners may already limit service to a specific geographic area. Please be sure to check qualifications before you visit.  

For our partners who use our Link2Feed system, we are asking for these agencies to at least directly ask individuals to verify their information (though proof is not required) when they shop. 

No. These meals are available to all youth 18 and under and no ID or school registration needs to be presented in order to receive a healthy lunch.