We understand that many of the families we serve will be impacted by the federal government shutdown and the potential loss or delay of SNAP benefits. Please know that there are resources available:
Fort Collins
Vindeket Foods
Address: 400 Delozier Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone: (970) 682-4631
Website: vindeketfoods.org
Market Hours: Sundays 12 PM–3 PM; Tuesdays 2 PM–7 PM; Thursdays 9 AM–1 PM
Services: No-cost market open to all; community-run food rescue; huge variety of grocery
items.
Food Bank for Larimer County – Fort Collins
Address: 1301 Blue Spruce Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone: (970) 493-4477
Website: foodbanklarimer.org
Hours: Tue 10 AM – 3 PM; Wed 12 PM – 3 PM; Thu–Sat 10 AM – 3 PM
Services: Fresh produce, dairy, meat, bread, and shelf-stable groceries.
Notes: No cost. Open to anyone in need.
UCHealth FMC Food Pantry
Address: 1025 Pennock Place Suite 109, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone: (970) 495-8946
Website: uchealthnocofoundation.org/food-pantry
Hours: Tue–Wed 9 AM – 3 PM; Thu 12 PM – 5 PM; Fri 9 AM – 12 PM
Services: Fresh and shelf-stable food, available to the community.
Notes: Especially supportive for families with medical or dietary needs.
Salvation Army – Fort Collins
Address: 3901 S Mason St, Fort Collins, CO 80525
Phone: (970) 207-4472
Website: fortcollins.salvationarmy.org
Pantry Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 10 AM–12 PM & 12:30–2 PM; Thu 10 AM–12 PM
Meals: Free breakfast Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 8:30–9:15 AM
Services: Food boxes, meals, clothing, and family support.
FoCo Cafe (Feeding Our Community Ourselves)
Address: 225 Maple St, Fort Collins, CO 80521
Phone: (309) 368-1659
Website: fococafe.org
Services: “Pay-what-you-can” café serving hot meals and operating the Kindness Cupboard
(free pantry items).
Notes: No one turned away.
McBackpack, Inc.
Website: mcbackpack.org
Services: Provides weekend food bags for Poudre School District students and their families.
Notes: Distributed discreetly through schools; no direct sign-up needed. Only serves McKinney Vento families
Loveland
Food Bank for Larimer County – Loveland
Address: 2600 N Lincoln Ave, Loveland, CO 80538
Phone: (970) 493-4477
Website: foodbanklarimer.org
Hours: Tue 10 AM – 3 PM; Wed 12 PM – 3 PM; Thu–Sat 10 AM – 3 PM
Services: Full food pantry with fresh and shelf-stable groceries.
Notes: Walk-in; ID helpful but not required.
House of Neighborly Service (HNS)
Address: 1511 E 11th St, Suite 100, Loveland, CO 80537
Phone: (970) 667-4939
Website: honservice.org
Hours: Mon–Wed 9 AM–4 PM; Thu 9 AM–6 PM
Services: Groceries (up to one week’s worth per family), emergency financial help, and utilities
assistance.
Notes: Comprehensive family-support centers.
Loveland’s Community Kitchen
Address: 427 N Garfield Ave, Loveland, CO 80537
Phone: (970) 278-1726
Website: lovelandcommunitykitchen.org
Meal Hours: Mon–Fri 5:00–6:30 PM; Sat–Sun 3:00–4:30 PM
Services: Free prepared meals, grab-and-go food bags.
Notes: No sign-up required.
Serve 6.8 – Resource Center (Thrive Church Loveland)
Address: 480 S Wilson Ave, Loveland, CO 80537
Website: serve68.org/resource-center
Phone: (970) 231-6445
Services: Food assistance, rent and utility help, and household supplies through the Resource
Center network.
Notes: Appointment may be required for financial aid; walk-ins welcome for food.
Loveland Vineyard Community Church
Address: 900 Josephine Ct, Loveland, CO 80537
Website: lovelandvineyard.org/resources
Services: Food pantry, clothing, and outreach ministry.
Notes: Offers free grocery distribution twice monthly — see website for schedule.
Life Food Pantry (Life Church Loveland)
Address: 1770 N Boise Ave, Loveland, CO 80538
Website: lifefoodpantry.org
Hours: Thu 4 PM – 6 PM (check site for updates)
Services: Drive-through pantry providing fresh and packaged food.
Notes: Open to all Larimer County residents.
Wellington
Wellington Community Services Center & Food Pantry
Address: 3520 Harrison Ave, Wellington, CO 80549
Website: wellingtoncsc.org
Services: Local food pantry offering weekly groceries for families and individuals.
Notes: Currently expanding to meet growing community needs; check the website for locations, new hours and programs.
Estes Park
Crossroads of Estes Park
Address: 753 Wildfire Rd, Estes Park, CO 80517
Phone: (970) 577-0610
Website: crossroadsofep.org
Services: Drive-up food pantry for Estes Valley residents — no documentation required.
Notes: Offers groceries, limited rent and utilities aid, and holiday food boxes.
Additional Resource
Hunger Free Colorado Hotline: (855) 855-4626
A free statewide hotline that connects you with nearby food pantries, SNAP enrollment help, and school meal programs.