Food Bank for Larimer County

Thank you Rebecca Powell and The Coloradoan, for reporting on Congressman Joe Neguse's visit to the Food Bank last week to hear about the urgent needs in Larimer County. Our CEO, Amy Pezzani, told Congressman Neguse that the number of new household signups in October tripled the average — from 150 news monthly signups to more than 500. Pezzani was quoted in the article: "No one will go hungry. No one will not get food, but there's no way for us to make up for $120 million in lost (SNAP) revenue to families." We're heartened to see our community rally around our most vulnerable residents, but we can also use your help. Read the article: https://heyor.ca/DD7cmb Please consider giving: https://lnkd.in/gAX5X6fp

We need to raise 4,700 turkeys this year! With the freeze on SNAP right now, we know this puts even more families in need of support this Thanksgiving. We are very grateful to have New Belgium Brewing as a partner, with their New Belgium Brewing - Fort Collins team volunteering with us and offering incentives to our first 250 donors at our Tour de Turkey sites on Nov. 20. Details here: https://lnkd.in/gf3CRU7P

It is more important now than ever that we rally as a community to support those in need. We're grateful for all of the support, and the word is getting out! The Coloradoan recently published an extensive article detailing many of the local resources that are available. The article covers our Fresh Food Share No Cost Markets in Loveland and Fort Collins and goes on to mention additional resources in Wellington and Colorado State University. Local businesses are stepping up as well, including: Friendly Nick's Butcher, Mo Jeaux's Bar & Grill, Chicken Salad Chick, and Taco John's. Please read and share the article: https://heyor.ca/rzs74O Please also consider giving while resources are such in demand. We have many ways to give: https://heyor.ca/AbjYq3

Today is the start of the Colorado Gives Day campaign! If ever there was a time when your donation could make an impact in fighting hunger, it's now. In the month of October, we saw the number of new household sign ups at our No Cost Markets more than triple compared to our average — from roughly 150 new household sign ups a month to more than 500. Every dollar given will be critical to helping us procure more food to meet this increased need for hunger relief amid a government shutdown, including helping keep our community's families fed as they face the month of November without food assistance payments. Donations can be made on our Colorado Gives Day page here: https://heyor.ca/52POPo

Look who we spotted! It's Kat, owner of Bistro Nautile. Not only has Kat been a partner in helping us to raise funds for our Taste Walkabout by creating delicious and award-winning tastes, but there she was yesterday working with our amazing Global Leader partners to hand out food boxes to roughly 130 households who attended our mobile market yesterday. We love to see the way our local businesses engage to fight hunger and inspire and lead others in doing the same. A huge thank you to Kat, Global Leaders and our youth volunteers who helped us to ensure our community received food during this challenging time. Need food? Check out our Food Finder Map to see resources near you: https://lnkd.in/gMC4EH4U

"The resounding message is this: if ever there was a time when your support could make the greatest impact, it’s now," says Food Bank CEO Amy Pezzani in a new blog, SNAP Hold Freezes Lifeline for Many: Here's How You Can Help. She continues, "As the government shutdown continues, the SNAP benefits that have been a lifeline to 34,000 people in Larimer County are now on hold." "We are rallying our community and connecting with our Feeding Colorado partners — a network of five food banks across the state". "If you can give, please help us to make continuing this support a reality. For every donated dollar, the Food Bank can use its purchasing power to buy the equivalent of two meals’ worth of food. Your support, and every gift matters". Learn how to give: https://heyor.ca/shbZ3H

🎃  Look at this gourd-geous fall haul from Mendez Farm! On this Halloween day, it is frightful to think of where we would be without our amazing farm partners like this one. Learn more about how we use homegrown produce: https://lnkd.in/ewgU_u3

Thank you, The Coloradoan, for reporting on how the SNAP benefit pause and government shutdown are affecting the Food Bank and the clients we serve. Demand is unprecedented, but we are still here to serve our community. If you or anyone you know needs our services, please go to foodbanklarimer.org to see how we can help! Article here: https://heyor.ca/Ez8JxC

Come check out our mobile market from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. today at Poudre High School, 201 S. Impala Drive in Fort Collins. Today's Menu: - Catfish - Winter squash - Butternut squash - Sweet potatoes - Apples - Potatoes - Onions - Rice - Pinto beans - Peanut butter - Chips Ahoy - Graham crackers - Chicken breast pouch - Nut-Thins See our full mobile pantry schedule online: https://lnkd.in/ggS8u3_y

🛒  Visiting the Food Bank is as easy as one, two, three… 1️⃣  Prepare a photo ID and formal document to verify your name and Larimer County address. 2️⃣  Visit a location or fill out an online application and send it to info@foodbanklarimer.org. 3️⃣  When you arrive, you’ll get checked in by a friendly staff or volunteer. Then, you’re welcome to shop! Find details, including our locations, hours and electronic application on our website: https://lnkd.in/e9zzgbB