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VOLUNTEER WITH US TO HELP END HUNGER!

Volunteers are the heart of our organization. Every year, Food Bank volunteers generously contribute more than 60,000 hours of their time. These volunteers help us collect, sort, repack and distribute enough food to provide millions of meals every year. 

By volunteering with us you can be a part of our impact, so get pumped and get started!

If you have further questions, or just can’t decide, please reach out to our Volunteer Coordinators and they will help you find the right fit at the Food Bank.

Volunteer Coordination Team
Kimberly, Elizabeth, Madison, & Tasha
Fort Collins Fresh Food Share: 970-829-0161
Loveland Fresh Food Share: 970-829-0162
Email: volunteerinfo@foodbanklarimer.org

Volunteer FAQs

To get started as a volunteer with the Food Bank, just complete the Volunteer Application that aligns with how you want to volunteer on our main volunteer page. Once we receive your application one of our volunteer coordinators will follow up with next steps.

Yes! Our Fresh Food Share pantries are open on Saturdays, and we need volunteers to serve our clients. You can volunteer at either our Fort Collins Fresh Food Share (1301 Blue Spruce Dr.) or our Loveland Fresh Food Share on (2600 N. Lincoln Ave.). All of our locations are closed on Sundays.

Yes, we ask that each person volunteering complete an application. If your child does not have an email address, please use your email address.

Ages 10-15 can volunteer, but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, who has also completed a volunteer application, so we can schedule you together.

Yes, there are volunteer options at each of the following locations:

Fort Collins pantry: 1301 Blue Spruce Drive

Loveland pantry: 2600 N. Lincoln Ave.

Loveland warehouse and business office: 5706 Wright Drive

Loveland kitchen: 5706 Wright Drive

Currently, these are the days, times, and locations to volunteer at the Food Bank:

Fort Collins pantry: 1301 Blue Spruce Drive

  • Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday, 9am – 4pm
  • Wednesdays 11:45am – 4pm


Loveland pantry: 2600 N. Lincoln Ave.

  • Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday, 9am – 4pm
  • Wednesdays 11:45am – 4pm


Loveland warehouse and business office: 5706 Wright Drive

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9am – 3pm


Loveland kitchen: 5706 Wright Drive

  • Monday through Friday, 6am – 3pm

Yes, we realize not everyone can regularly give two hours of time and we are happy to work with you on a flexible schedule.

While face masks are not required, we do encourage their use. Masks are available on site for anyone who may need them. In addition, all volunteers must wear closed toe shoes. For your comfort you may want to dress in layers and include a light pullover.

Our volunteer coordinators are happy to answer any questions about getting started with the Food Bank. You can email our volunteer coordinators at volunteerinfo@foodbanklarimer.org, call 970-530-3113, or call 970-829-0155.

To get started with group volunteering with the Food Bank, just complete the Group Volunteer Interest Form. Once we receive your form, one of our volunteer coordinators will follow up with next steps.

Yes, there are group volunteer options at all of our locations.

Due to the high-risk nature of our clientele, we cannot allow court-referred volunteers who have been, or expect to be, charged with the following charges:

  • No felony charges accepted
  • Assault (misdemeanor or felony)
  • Sexual Assault (misdemeanor or felony)
  • Contribution to the delinquency of a minor (misdemeanor or felony)
  • Identity theft (misdemeanor or felony)
  • Domestic violence (misdemeanor or felony)
  • Child abuse and/or endangerment (misdemeanor or felony)
  • Theft (misdemeanor or felony)


Court-Referred Age Requirement

  • Ages 10-15 can serve, but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, who has also completed an individual volunteer application, so we can schedule you together.
  • Ages 16-17 can serve without a parent or guardian, but only with express parent or guardian permission and signed liability waiver.
  • Ages 18 or older can serve with no parental or guardian accompaniment.
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