Imagine Thanksgiving without the feast.
Thousands of Larimer County residents are preparing for a new reality this year due to record unemployment and lost wages. The Food Bank for Larimer County is working to change this reality for families at-risk of hunger by soliciting community members to purchase and donate frozen turkeys to offset the growing needs of those less fortunate in our community. During the holiday season, the Food Bank collects frozen turkeys and complementary side ingredients and partners with dozens of community agencies who transform these raw goods into Thanksgiving and holiday food baskets, which the agencies then distribute to their qualified clientele.
Much Needed Thanksgiving Items:
Canned Pumpkin, Canned Cranberry Sauce, Evaporated Milk, Dry Milk, Vegetable Juice, Canned Corn/Green Beans/Carrots, Canned Sweet Potatoes, Boxed Stuffing, Chicken/Vegetable Stocks, Bagged Nuts (walnuts/sliced almonds), and Frozen Turkey. We are collecting holiday food items through December 18. Please bring your donated food and frozen turkey to our warehouse at 1301 Blue Spruce Drive in Fort Collins, Mon-Fri, 8 am to 4 pm.
Upcoming Major Food Drives:
The Fort Collins Coloradoan and the Food Bank for Larimer County partner in its Holiday Food Drive, December 2-13. In 2008, the drive brought in more than 44,000 pounds of food and raised nearly $7,000 for the Food Bank. This year, the following stores will be accepting donations: Albertson's, King Soopers, Safeway, Sunflower Farmer's Market, Vitamen Cottage, Walmart Supercenter, and Whole Foods Market. Be watching for your brown bags in the paper in Dec.
Other food drives occurring throughout Larimer County for the holidays include Walgreens, Irwin Family Chiropractic, Thompson Valley High School, Sunflower Farmers Market, Poudre Library District (beginning December 1-30), Orthopedic Center of the Rockies, Highcraft Builders, Trios Salon and Spa, and Edward Jones. Our Calendar also outlines several events benefiting the Food Bank for the holiday season.
Holidays Should be Happy, Not Hungry
Give the Gift of Food: Holiday Cards 
Making your list and checking it twice? The Food Bank for Larimer County will make it easier for you this year to honor friends, family, and employees by making a donation to fight hunger in Larimer County. With your $15 donation for each person on your list, we will send your friends and family a colorful donation acknowledgement card to let them know you care about fighting hunger in Larimer County. We can also send the acknowledgements directly to you to include in your holiday cards. For the $15 donation, the Food Bank can provide enough food for 60 holiday meals to families in need. You can order your cards by fax, email, or call us at 493-4477.
Holiday Events at Front Range Village benefit Food Bank for Larimer County
Front Range Village has chosen the Food Bank for Larimer County as its charitable partner this holiday season. All event proceeds and food collected at the shopping center during the holiday season will be provided directly to the Food Bank. Visitors are asked to bring a canned food donation, a bag of food, or a cash/check donation while they attend the events.
Holiday Shopping to Benefit the Food Bank
Holiday shopping that benefits the Food Bank for Larimer County! Through December 5, the Food Bank for Larimer County will be teaming up with local area lia sophia advisor, Melisa Esposti, to raise funds to help the hungry in our community. Esposti will donate 100% of her profits (40% commission) from the sales of the lia sophia jewelry orders back to FBLC. To view the jewelry collection, go to http://www.liasophia.com/sites/melisa/catalog-intro to view the 'Fall/Winter' catalog. Through November 24th, buy two items at regular price and get up to 4 necklaces at half price. You can check off everyone on your list with this special! To place an order, call Melisa Esposti at 970-402-8205 or via email melisaesposti@gmail.com. Be sure to note if your order is for the FBLC fundraiser so that it can be properly appropriated.
Donate Today
At 50%, our largest source of income at the Food Bank for Larimer County is from individual donors. For every $1 donated, the Food Bank can provide enough food for 4 meals. 97 cents of every donated dollar is allocated directly to hunger-relief programs in Larimer County. For the sixth year, the Food Bank has received a four-star rating for fiscal management from Charity Navigator. This is the highest rating level and is awarded to organizations that demonstrate prudent administration of funds and efficient use of donations. Your secure donation today makes a difference.
