Food Bank for Larimer County

What Food Bank for Larimer County does

Food Bank for Larimer County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit hunger-relief organization founded in 1984 and headquartered in Loveland, Colorado. It serves food-insecure residents of Larimer County through a portfolio of programs including client-choice No Cost Markets in Loveland and Fort Collins, bi-weekly Mobile Markets at community sites, The Lunch Lab food truck (children 18 and under), the Fresh Focus senior nutrition program (60+), SNAP benefits outreach, the Nutritious Kitchen meal-production facility, and the Nourishing Network of approximately 130 partner nonprofit agencies that shop the food bank's supply to stock their own programs. In 2025, the organization distributed 9.5 million pounds of food (enough for 9 million meals) to 51,926 individuals, reaching 90% of Larimer County's food-insecure population.

The organization is supported by approximately 50 paid staff and 8,300+ volunteers who contributed 71,970 hours in 2025. Its underlying technology is entirely composed of off-the-shelf SaaS tools — Link2Feed for client tracking, Acuity Scheduling for appointments and volunteer shift sign-ups, Volgistics for volunteer management, and Google Sheets for Nourishing Network inventory access — with no proprietary technology platform. The organization is a member of the Feeding America network, which provides national-scale food sourcing leverage, and partners with UCHealth, Colorado State University, Volunteers of America, and local retailers/restaurants.

Revenue is generated entirely through donations, grants, and government reimbursements rather than commercial sales: individual contributions represent approximately 60%, government programs (USDA/TEFAP/CSFP and state nutrition programs) 18%, corporate donations 6%, foundation grants 6%, program reimbursements 6%, and other 4%. All food-distribution services are provided at no cost to clients; the only revenue-generating service is the frozen-meals vending machine ($1-$2 per meal) launched at UCHealth in November 2025. The organization reports that 94% of contributed resources go directly to hunger-relief programs.

Name

Food Bank for Larimer County

Legal name

Food Bank for Larimer County

Website

https://foodbanklarimer.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Food Bank for Larimer County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1984 serving food-insecure residents of Larimer County, Colorado. It distributes 9.5 million pounds of food annually through No Cost Markets, Mobile Markets, The Lunch Lab food truck, and a network of 130 partner agencies, reaching 90% of the county's food-insecure population.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hunger Relief & Food Distribution Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

School Feeding & Child Nutrition Programs (BPADAJAD), Meal Preparation, Nutrition Support & Feeding Assistance (HLADAGAD), Food & Nutrition Assistance Programs (BPAIAKAF)

Keywords

• Hunger relief services
• Food distribution programs
• Nutrition assistance
• Community food pantry
• SNAP outreach services

Headquarters

HQ city

Loveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual contributors provide approximately 60% of the organization's total revenue, making this the dominant revenue stream. Donations include one-time gifts, recurring/monthly gifts (Feeding Us Forward program), and legacy/planned gifts.
2. Government Program Reimbursements: Government funding (approximately 18% of revenue) plays a vital role in sustaining child and senior hunger-relief programs. This includes USDA commodities, TEFAP, CSFP, and other federal/state nutrition programs.
3. Corporate & Foundation Donations: Corporate donations and foundation grants each contribute approximately 6% of total revenue. The Corporate Food Fight event engages local businesses as a signature fundraiser.
4. Program Reimbursements: Program reimbursements contribute approximately 6% of total revenue, likely related to Medicaid/Medicare nutrition programs and other fee-for-service arrangements.
5. Retail & Large Food Donations: The food bank accepts food donations from retail partners, restaurants, and manufacturers, which are redistributed through its programs. Retail partners provide surplus food that would otherwise go to waste.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Food Bank for Larimer County collects, rescues, and distributes free nutritious food to food-insecure individuals and families in Larimer County, Colorado. Its core offerings include client-choice No Cost Markets in Fort Collins and Loveland, Mobile Markets for rural areas, The Lunch Lab food truck for children's meals, senior nutrition programs, SNAP benefit application assistance, and a Nourishing Network of ~130 partner nonprofit agencies. Supporting programs include a Nutritious Kitchen producing made-from-scratch meals, Nutrition Matters cooking education, The Nappie Project (diapers), and The Period Project (menstrual products).

Product overview

Food Bank for Larimer County operates as a hunger-relief nonprofit offering a portfolio of food distribution and nutrition programs. The core offerings include No Cost Markets (client-choice pantries in Loveland and Fort Collins), Mobile Markets (bi-weekly food distribution at community locations), and The Lunch Lab (food truck for children's meals). Supporting programs include Fresh Focus for Seniors (commodity boxes and meals for adults 60+), SNAP Assistance (benefit enrollment support), and Nutrition Matters (cooking education). The Nourishing Network extends reach through partner agencies. Specialized initiatives include The Nappie Project (diaper distribution) and The Period Project (menstrual products). Recent innovations include a Frozen Meals Vending Machine and Mobile Farmers Market partnership. The Nutritious Kitchen supports meal production for multiple programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Lunch Lab: A food truck program that fills the gap when school is out to ensure kids maintain access to food they need during school breaks and throughout the summer at locations like local libraries, neighborhoods, and parks. Provides free and healthy kid-approved meals made-from-scratch daily.
• Nourishing Network
• The Nappie Project
• The Period Project
• Nutrition Matters

Products and services

• No Cost Markets Client-choice food pantries in Loveland and Fort Collins where Larimer County residents can select free groceries and essentials including meat, produce, dairy, and diapers in a grocery-store-style experience. Clients may shop up to twice weekly; Wednesday hours are dedicated to seniors (60+) and people with disabilities.
• Mobile Markets Bi-weekly mobile food distribution offering dairy, produce, and shelf-stable goods at community locations (Poudre High School, Grace Place in Berthoud, and Foothills Unitarian Church) in a farmers' market-style or drive-thru pre-packaged model at no cost.
• The Lunch Lab Food truck program providing free, made-from-scratch nutritious lunches to children 18 and under during school breaks and summer months at parks, libraries, and neighborhoods throughout Larimer County. No ID, registration, or school enrollment required.
• Fresh Focus for Seniors Senior nutrition program offering accessible Wednesday shopping hours, Everyday Eats commodity boxes, and made-from-scratch meals delivered through Volunteers of America partnership for adults 60 and older, including home delivery for homebound seniors.
• SNAP Assistance SNAP outreach service that helps individuals apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, including eligibility screening, application assistance, and benefit maximization guidance. Staff assist ~1,814 households annually, bringing ~$6.5M in federal benefits to the local economy.
• Nutrition Matters Nutrition education program offering cooking classes and training to help participants develop skills for shopping on a budget and creating healthy meals from Food Bank selections.
• Nourishing Network Community partnership program allowing ~130 local 501(c)(3) nonprofits and qualified churches in Larimer County to shop FBLC's inventory for their own hunger-relief programs, extending the food bank's reach through pantry, shelter, and meal-program partners.
• The Nappie Project Diaper distribution initiative providing free diapers and wipes to families. Distributes 60,000+ diapers and wipes monthly to 2,400+ families through No Cost Markets and partner drop-off sites.
• The Period Project Menstrual product distribution project providing free period products to those in need, distributing 150,000+ products annually through FBLC's No Cost Markets.
• Nutritious Kitchen On-site commercial kitchen facility producing thousands of made-from-scratch meals including The Lunch Lab lunches for children and meals for seniors distributed through the Volunteers of America partnership. Output also feeds the Frozen Meals Vending Machine.
• Frozen Meals Vending Machine Refrigerated vending machine providing frozen ready-to-heat meals prepared in the Nutritious Kitchen, installed at Sunrise South Loveland Community Health Center (UCHealth). Meals range from $1–$2 each; QR codes link to nutrition information.
• Familiar Foods Mobile Farmers' Market Mobile farmers' market van partnership with Northern Colorado Foodshed Project bringing locally sourced meat, dairy, and produce to communities across Larimer County. Accepts SNAP and Double Up Food Bucks; unsold local goods are purchased by FBLC for No Cost Markets.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% of contributed resources go directly to hunger-relief programs
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered important, core and minor.

• Great Plates of Downtown RestaurantsimportantGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 202649 Fort Collins restaurants participate in the annual Great Plates of Downtown dining promotion (March 1–14, 2026). Diners can add donations to their bill supporting the Food Bank. Restaurant partners raise funds while offering curated menu specials ranging from under $15 to $45.
• Sunrise South Loveland Community Health Center (UCHealth)importantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025A frozen meals vending machine was installed at this federally qualified health center in November 2025. The machine dispenses ready-to-heat meals prepared in the Food Bank's Nutritious Kitchen. Goal is to reach patients facing food insecurity or limited mobility. Cost is $1–$2 per meal. QR codes link to Food Bank program information.
• Northern Colorado Foodshed Project (Familiar Foods)importantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Familiar Foods is a mobile farmers' market van that brings locally sourced meat, dairy, and produce to communities across Larimer County. The Food Bank serves as contractor, partner, and storage provider. In 2025, Familiar Foods sold over $17,000 worth of local goods, with unsold inventory purchased by FBLC for its No Cost Markets.
• Volunteers of America (Colorado)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Partnership began in 2016 to provide fresh, made-from-scratch meals to seniors 60 and older. VOA distributes meals prepared in the Food Bank's Nutritious Kitchen to senior living complexes and senior centers throughout Larimer County. The Food Bank cooked more than 24,500 meals for older adults through this partnership.
• Colorado State University Rams Against HungercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Partnership established 2015 to support CSU's on-campus food pantry in the General Services building. The Food Bank supplies fresh produce, dairy, protein, and shelf-stable food to Rams Against Hunger. FBLC also benefits from the annual C.A.N.S Around the Oval food drive hosted by CSU students, faculty, and staff.
• Colorado Pet PantryminorOthers · 1 January 2015Colorado Pet Pantry visits the Loveland No Cost Market once a month to distribute free pet food, toys, bedding, and supplies to pet owners who are Food Bank clients.
• The Nappie ProjectcoreOthers · 1 January 2015Founded in 2015 by volunteer Jan Touslee, The Nappie Project supplies free diapers and wipes to families. Diapers and wipes are distributed at all Food Bank locations and partner drop-off sites (Marinda Simpson State Farm Agency, Weedin Insurance Agency, Napoleon Gibson State Farm). Helps over 2,400 families and distributes 60,000+ diapers and wipes monthly.
• The Period ProjectcoreOthers · 1 January 2015Founded by volunteer Vanelle Peterson, The Period Project distributes over 150,000 period products annually to those in need. Distributed through the Food Bank's No Cost Markets.
• Kraft FoodsminorOthers · 1 January 2002In 2002, a grant from Kraft Foods enabled the Food Bank to begin distributing fresh produce for the first time, marking a pivotal shift toward nutritious food distribution.
• Nourishing Network Partner Organizations (~130 nonprofits)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproximately 130 local 501(c)(3) nonprofits and qualified churches in Larimer County shop through the Food Bank's inventory to stock their own hunger-relief programs. Partners include food pantries, shelters, churches, and meal programs. The network distributed 2.5 million pounds of food in 2025, saving partner organizations more than $4.6 million. Partners must meet food safety training requirements and be located in Larimer County.
• Feeding AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood Bank for Larimer County is a member of the Feeding America network of food banks. This affiliation provides access to national food sourcing, advocacy support, training resources, and shared best practices across the largest domestic hunger-relief network in the United States.
• USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)coreOthersThe Food Bank distributes USDA commodities including TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) and CSFP (Commodity Supplemental Food Program). All food sourced from USDA undergoes USDA-level regulation checks. USDA food commodities are a major supply source.
• Family Medicine Center (UCHealth)importantStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplemented in 2017, this medically-based pantry at UCHealth's Family Medicine Center provides food directly to patients identified as food-insecure. Represents the Food is Medicine framework linking healthcare and nutrition access.
• Cornell UniversityimportantOthersCornell University researchers conducted a study on the economic impact of food banks, finding that FBLC clients saved an average of up to $1,000 worth of groceries annually by visiting Fresh Food Share pantries.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Food Bank of the Rockies: Colorado-based regional food bank serving the Denver metro and surrounding mountain communities. Operates the same client-choice pantry, mobile pantry, and partner-agency model as FBLC, and is the most directly comparable peer given shared state, similar program mix, and Feeding America network affiliation.
• Care and Share Food Bank: Regional food bank based in Colorado Springs serving 31 counties across southern Colorado. Comparable operating model — partner agency network, mobile pantries, and direct distribution — and same Feeding America network membership make it a directly comparable peer in the same state.
• Weld Food Bank: Community food bank serving Weld County in northern Colorado, adjacent to FBLC's Larimer County service area. Operates a similar direct-distribution and partner-agency model with comparable scale and Feeding America affiliation.

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: The largest domestic hunger-relief network in the United States, of which FBLC is a member. Feeding America provides national food sourcing, advocacy, and shared services to 200+ member food banks; it does not directly compete but shapes funding, supply, and policy across the entire food bank sector.

Regional players

• Second Harvest Heartland: Large regional food bank serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin with a comparable client-choice, partner-agency, and mobile distribution model. Operates at significantly larger scale than FBLC but uses substantively the same programs and partner-network structure.
• Houston Food Bank: One of the largest food banks in the U.S., serving southeast Texas through fixed pantries, mobile distributions, and a partner-agency network. Operates at much larger scale than FBLC but with a directly comparable program architecture.
• Northern Illinois Food Bank: Regional food bank serving 13 counties in northern Illinois using mobile pantries, partner agencies, and direct distribution. Comparable mid-size footprint and Feeding America membership make it a useful operational benchmark for FBLC.
• Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana: Regional food bank serving 21 counties across central and southern Indiana. Operates a similar mix of partner agency distribution, mobile pantries, and direct programs with Feeding America network affiliation.
• Midwest Food Bank: Multi-state regional food bank operating across the Midwest with a model centered on partner-agency distribution and disaster relief. Comparable scale and similar reliance on volunteer-driven operations.
• Food Bank of New York City: Major urban food bank serving New York City. Operates pantries, mobile distribution, and partner-agency programs at substantially larger urban scale than FBLC but with the same core program types.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Food4LarimerCo
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Foodbanklarimerco
• Facebookfacebook.com/foodbankforlarimercounty
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/food-bank-for-larimer-county
• Instagraminstagram.com/food4larimerco

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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