Longmont Food Rescue

Longmont Food Rescue is a hunger relief nonprofit that rescues nutritious food that might otherwise go to waste and redistributes it directly to people experiencing food, housing, and financial insecurity in our community. We are committed to co-creating a sustainable and accessible food system, founded on respect and dignity for all, and removing any barriers to free food access.

Meeting the Rising Need

From 2024-2025, we have seen a 28% increase in people seeking our hunger relief services. The SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) funding freeze on November 1 only exacerbated this crisis in food insecurity as our neighbors did not receive this vital support to feed their families. 

In response, this year we have more than doubled our public food distributions and added additional holiday food pop-ups, purchased high-quality local meat and eggs to supplement donated food, and expanded our service network with 4 new food access sites. So far in 2025, we have rescued and distributed over 165,000 lbs of food and counting, an increase of 55,000 more pounds than last year. And we have done all this with only 2 part-time staff members, and an incredible team of dedicated volunteers!

Looking Ahead

With the recent $1.2 trillion in cuts to SNAP and Medicaid, we anticipate even greater demand for our free food access programs in 2026. This year we have proven we can rapidly expand our programs to meet the rising need, but we need your help to continue this growth.

In 2026, we want to add more food distributions and sites, more community fridges and pantries, and new delivery programs that can reach our homebound neighbors. To meet these goals, we will need to hire additional staff to help manage these new initiatives, and continue to develop our existing programs to feed our community.

Your donation helps us provide more food access and nutritional support to our neighbors in need.

Testimonials

"When we learned about Longmont Food Rescue, we knew we wanted to be a part of an organization that helps bridge the gap between resources for food and those who need it most."

"I donate because I have personally seen the need that community members have for good fresh food, as well as seen the ridiculous amount of food waste that goes unfettered."

"The food you provide is, quite literally, a lifesaver for so many out on the street. We have countless testimonies stating the grab n' go meals we handed out on Friday staved off hunger through the weekend. It's our partnerships with Longmont Food Rescue that I believe, in my heart, save lives."

"With ALL SNAP being cut by ⅓ my snap only lasts 20 days. So I am grateful. Thank you!"

"Often we have people on particular diets, and are able to find things like gluten-free, lactose-free, and probiotics from your deliveries. We really appreciate the variety, and the prepared foods, because many residents can’t cook anymore due to disability, eyesight, and safety concerns."

"Not only did I get to fill my fridge, I was able to feed my 85 year old neighbor who lives alone, a young couple next door, and a household of specially-abled folks. Thank you so much for all you do!"