If your family is feeling the pinch with SNAP funding on hold, you’re not alone — and Fort Collins and NoCo are full of organizations ready to help. We’ve rounded up local resources where you can find free groceries, community meals, and kid-friendly food programs to make things a little easier.
Local Food Pantries and Food Banks
- Weld Food Bank
1108 H Street Greeley, CO 80631- They run 8 different programs click the Food Finder Tab here to find a location
- Call to ask questions and verify times 970-356-2199
- Food Assistance across Weld County click here - Note: There are several locations and times listed on this page.
- Food Assistance throughout Greeley click here - Note: There are several locations and times listed on this page.
- Senior Everyday Eats locations in Greeley and Platteville click here. There are several locations and times listed on this page.
- Child Feeding programs click here for details.
- Fort Collins Fresh Food Share No-Cost Market
1301 Blue Spruce Dr., Fort Collins- 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Noon to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday
- Loveland Fresh Food Share No-Cost Market
2600 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland- 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Noon to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday
- Seventh Day Adventist Loveland
950 N Cleveland Ave Loveland, CO 80537- Tuesday, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Walk in for assistance.
- Photo ID, Social Security cards for all family members, verification of monthly income. Income Requirements PDF here.
- http://loveland22.adventistchurchconnect.org/ministries
- Loveland Vineyard Community Church
900 Josephine Ct., Loveland, CO 80537- Tuesday – Wednesday 9 am – 12 noon
- They provide two main services: a Food Pantry and a Clothing Closet.
- https://www.lovelandvineyard.org/resources/
- House of Neighborly Service Berthoud
375 Meadowlark Drive, Berthoud, CO 80513 Located at Grace Place Church in the Outpost.- Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
- Contact: Ashley at (970) 532-0161, abohlmeyer@honservice.org.
- https://www.honservice.org/programs/family-support.html
- House of Neighborly Service Loveland
1511 E. 11th Street, Suite 100, Loveland, CO 80537 Located at the Life Center inside the House of Neighborly Service lobby.- Monday-Wednesday, 9:00am to 4:00pm, Thursdays, 9:00am-6:00pm
- Contact: (970) 667-4939, contact@honservice.org.
- Salvation Army The Salvation Army Loveland Service Center
840 N. Lincoln Avenue, Unit 101, Loveland, CO 80537- Food Box Distribution - Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm. Walk-in, no appointment necessary.
- They also provide the following:
- Diapers
We have diapers for children of various ages/sizes. - Personal Hygiene
We offer a variety of hygiene items: toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, shampoo, conditioner, razor, lotion, deodorant, toilet paper, feminine products. - Seasonal Food Assistance
Our service unit provides holiday food baskets for Thanksgiving.
- Salvation Army Fort Collins Corps Community Center
3901 South Mason Street, Fort Collins- Community Breakfast
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday | 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM - Food Pantry Hope Market
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM, Thursday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
*Client choice shopping is open when volunteers are available. Pre-packed food boxes will be available every shift.
Get up to 2 boxes a month with our new online food box! This allows you to personally create your families food box and select a pickup date and time.
- Community Breakfast
- Salvation Army Greeley Corps
1119 - 6th Street, Greeley CO- Food Pantries Monday–Friday: 9:00am–2:00pm
- By offering access to free, fresh produce and canned goods, we provide valuable meal supplementation while helping those in need maintain their independence and dignity.
- They also offer needed hygiene items, toilet paper, emergency diapers and wipes when available.
- Meal Programs Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM year-round.
Offered to families and those in poverty who must choose between paying bills and eating. - We will also be offering a continental breakfast (coffee & Donuts) Mondays & Fridays (Only) 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul - St. John the Evangelist
1730 W.12th St., Loveland, CO 80537- Our food pantry is not an open pantry. Please do not visit the address for food assistance. We provide food assistance only via requests for assistance made at our website: https://www.saintjohns.us/svdpcontact.
- 970.635.5800
- info@saintjohns.net
- Loveland's Community Kitchen
427 North Garfield, Loveland, CO 80537- 970-278-1726
- Dinner Service: Anyone that comes is eligible to dine
Monday - Friday 5:00-6:30pm, Saturday - Sunday 3:00-4:30pm - https://www.lovelandcommunitykitchen.org/
- cat@lovelandscommunitykitchen.org
- FoCo Cafe (Feeding Our Community Ourselves, Inc.)
225 Maple St, Fort Collins, CO 80521- Monday - Saturday, 11:00am - 2:00pm
- Call Them: (309) 368-1659
- Pay what you can OR Volunteer in exchange for your meal
- https://www.fococafe.org/
- Vindeket Foods Fort Collins 400 Delozier Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Sundays 12pm - 3pm, Tuesdays 2pm - 7pm, Thursdays 9am - 1pm
Call Them: (970) 682-4631
Reach out via form
Community run for the community. Donations of time, money and items greatly appriciated.
Vindeket is a non-profit food rescue that partners with grocery stores, restaurants and farms to reduce wasted food.
- Meals on Wheels Berthoud Loveland Masonville
- To be eligible for Meals on Wheels meal delivery, you must:
Be homebound and unable to shop or cook for yourself due to a physical or mental limitation, or recent hospitalization
Live in Loveland, Berthoud, Masonville, or other surrounding areas in southern Larimer County
Note that our service area is subject to change at any time and the boundaries are not exact. If you are not sure if your home is within our service area, please call. 970-667-0311 - Please note that you must speak with a Client Specialist before meal delivery can begin. The form below will initiate that process. https://www.lovelandmealsonwheels.org/get-meals
- If you have an urgent need please call our office at (970) 667-0311 between 9:00am and 2:00pm Monday - Friday
- To be eligible for Meals on Wheels meal delivery, you must:
Community Meals & Free Food Events
- Check out our guide on Feeding your kids on a budget. Kids can eat free or cheap with the purchase of an adult meal.
- Visit our guide of community resources for more resources. Do You Want To Volunteer, or Donate? Maybe You Need Help Yourself.
For Families with Kids
Many organizations in Fort Collins and NoCo offer free meals or snacks for children and teens, even outside of school hours. Check with:
- Local YMCAs, Boys & Girls Clubs, or after-school programs
- Libraries or churches that host kids’ meal days or snack tables
- County or city social services websites for up-to-date youth meal information
Blessing Boxes, Little Free Pantries, & Community Fridges
These small, take-what-you-need spots are stocked by neighbors and open 24/7:
Harmony Village Blessing Box — 2500 E Harmony Rd Lot 90, Fort Collins, Co 80528, Take what you need, leave what you can...Please use public access path located at lot 90. Map of neighborhood at front entrance. - Contact the Steward
- The Little Free Pantry Fort Collins — West Street, Fort Collins, CO 80521, The LFP Fort Collins is a structure to hold non-perishables and other necessities for people in need. I hope to see people stopping by to visit the pantry whenever they need something or whenever they are able to donate something. - Contact the Steward
- NW Corner of W 1st St and N Roosevelt Ave - 630 W. 1st st loveland Co 80537, A Little Free Pantry can be found at the front of the driveway of a yard near the NW corner of W 1st St and N Roosevelt Ave. A non-venomous snake likes to sun itself here (near the corner of the yard), so be careful if you are afraid of them. - Contact the Steward
- Little Free Pantry - 1303 North Garfield Avenue, Loveland, CO 80537, Three food cabinets: canned and packaged food including canned proteins, fruits and veggies, soups, sauces all non-perishables. Baby food, diapers, toiletries including women's personal items. TP . Snacks, energy bars, candies, condiments. Flour, sugar, cooking oil. Plus a Little Free Library: one cabinet for adults and one for children. - Contact Steward
- St. Alban's Community Pantry and Garden - 311 6th St., Windsor, Colorado 80550 - St. Albans Episcopal Church is blessed to serve the greater Windsor area with shelf-stable food items, personal hygiene items and when available freshly grown vegetables. Pantry and Garden are available 24/7.. "...no matter who you are, what language you speak, where you are from, who you love, or where you are on your faith journey" you are welcome here. - Contact Steward
- Cul-de-sac Free Treasure Library and Pantry - 1037 BUTTE PASS DR, Fort Collins, CO, Nestled in our corner of the cul-de-sac is our Free Treasure Library and Pantry. We have books for adults and children, toys, canned food, and will be adding fresh eggs and produce as it is available. Please take or leave and enjoy! - Contact Steward
- Trinity Fellowship Free Pantry - 3632 Dalton Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80526, - Contact Steward
- Shepherd of the Hills - 1200 S. Taft Hill Road, Fort Collins, CO 80521, - Contact Steward
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💕 Ways to Help Others
If your family is in a position to give back, many of these groups welcome donations or volunteers. A few cans of soup, a bag of rice, or a few minutes helping stock shelves can make a real difference.
More Local Resources
- 211 Helpline: Call 211 or visit 211.org for up-to-date information on food, housing, and family resources in Fort Collins and NoCo.
- Feeding America: Find additional food pantries at FeedingAmerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank.
Macaroni KID Fort Collins is here to support local families — whether it’s finding fun things to do or helping when times are tough. Because being part of Northern Colorado means showing up for each other — and we’re always here to help you find what your family needs.
