The process of providing all that is necessary for health growth, development, and physical, mental, and emotional conditions. Nourishment is one of the most basic, but important indicators of well-being on both an individual and regional scale.
Priority Issues: Agriculture, water, energy transitions, food security
Cooperating Ministry of Logan County
Cooperating Ministry (CMLC) is committed to serving thousands of Logan County residents. Through benevolence and funding, CMLC is devoted to combating homelessness and food insecurity. Through its work, individuals are able to have their basic needs met, lifting feelings of hopelessness. CMLC is continually focused on increasing collaborations and partnerships that provide relevant services with accountability. Its programs require ongoing support from the community, leaders, faith organizations, grants, and foundations. CMLC has stood in this community, filling gaps for households that are experiencing crisis or food insecurity since 1981. CMLC offers the largest and most utilized pantry in NE Colorado.
Crossroads Assistance Ministry
Crossroads Assistance Ministry provides basic human services for Estes Valley residents who are experiencing a challenging season in life. Its wraparound services ensure no one goes hungry and that everyone is lovingly supported in areas where they need the most help. It grows capacity and reduces dependency as neighbors pursue their highest level of self-sufficiency. Crossroads Assistance Ministry offers Help for Today, and Hope for Tomorrow.
Food Bank for Larimer County
The Food Bank for Larimer County has been working to end hunger in the community since 1984. Each year, it provides millions of meals worth of food to individuals and families in the community. Its Fresh Food Share no-cost markets in Fort Collins and Loveland look and feel like grocery stores, allowing people to choose the best foods for their families. It rescues more than 9 million pounds of food each year from farms, grocery stores, and distributors, keeping good food in the hands of those who need it. It also offers diapers, household essentials, and other items. The Food Bank supports over 120 partner nonprofit programs, serves thousands of fresh scratch-made meals to kids and seniors, and provides nutrition education and SNAP outreach assistance.
House of Neighborly Service
House of Neighborly Service, with locations in Loveland and Berthoud, assists and advocates for individuals and families facing the effects of poverty or situational crisis, with food insecurity as the most common and urgent need it addresses. Through its food program, it provides neighbors with access to nutritious groceries, fresh produce, and essential household items—reducing the immediate stress of hunger while helping households remain housed, healthy, and resilient. Other supporting services include clothing, resource navigation, and emergency assistance, ensuring families receive holistic and dignified support during times of crisis. Impact is measured not only in meals provided, but in stability restored—helping families avoid deeper crisis, seniors maintain independence, and children arrive at school nourished and ready to learn. By meeting basic needs with compassion and respect, House of Neighborly Service strengthens food security and fosters long-term well-being across our community. Its service area is the Thompson School District and households with a Berthoud address.
KidsPak
KidsPak works to reduce childhood hunger in Northern Colorado by ensuring students have access to nutritious food when school meals are unavailable. It serves students in the Thompson School District and surrounding communities, where many children face food insecurity due to rising costs and limited access to resources. Through weekly Weekend Food Bags, in-school food pantries at local high schools, and summer and holiday food support, KidsPak delivers food directly to schools and trusted community partners—removing barriers for families and students. Its strategy centers on simple access, strong school partnerships, and community support from donors and volunteers. Each year, KidsPak provides tens of thousands of meals, helping students return to school nourished, focused, and ready to learn.
Poudre Valley Community Farm
Poudre Valley Community Farms (PVCF) is tackling a major threat to the local food system: the loss of farmland and water access that makes it nearly impossible for the next generation of farmers to succeed. In Northern Colorado, rising land prices and development pressures push farmland out of reach, threatening food security and ecosystems. PVCF partners with municipalities, landowners, and land trusts to protect farmland and water rights, then leases these rights to farmers and ranchers through long-term, affordable, conservation-focused agreements. These leases provide stability while supporting practices that improve soil health, protect water, and sustain biodiversity, ensuring land remains productive for generations. PVCF also connects producers with infrastructure, mentorship, technical support, and market opportunities, allowing them to focus on farming rather than fighting for access. Since 2016, PVCF has secured more than 350 acres and supported 15 local producers—keeping farmland in farming while strengthening land, food, and community.
