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.
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.
Poudre Valley Community Farm
o 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.
